1. Southern Elephant Seal
2. Walrus
The walrus is a large, flippered marine mammal found in the Arctic Ocean and subarctic seas of the Northern Hemisphere. Its distribution is discontinuous, occurring around the North Pole. Walruses are the only living species in the family Odobenidae.
3. Steller Sea Lion
4. Grizzly Bear
The grizzly bear, less commonly called the silvertip bear, is a North American subspecies of the brown bear. It is found in parts of the United States and Canada, particularly Alaska and the Rocky Mountains. Grizzlies are known for their large size and distinctive shoulder hump.
5. Polar Bear
The polar bear is a carnivorous bear whose native range lies largely within the Arctic Circle, encompassing the Arctic Ocean, its surrounding seas, and surrounding land masses. It is the largest land carnivore and is well adapted to life on sea ice. Polar bears primarily hunt seals and are classified as vulnerable due to climate change reducing their sea ice habitat.
6. Siberian Tiger
The Siberian tiger, also known as the Amur tiger, is a tiger population primarily inhabiting the Sikhote-Alin mountain region in the Russian Far East. A smaller population also exists in the southwest Primorye Province. It is the largest extant tiger subspecies and one of the most endangered.
7. Lion
The lion (Panthera leo) is a large cat in the genus Panthera, native to sub‑Saharan Africa and a single isolated population in western India. It has a muscular, broad‑chested body, a short rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. Adult males are larger than females and have a distinctive mane, which reflects sexual dimorphism. Lions are social animals and form groups called prides. A pride typically includes a few adult males, related females, and their cubs. Females usually hunt cooperatively and primarily target large ungulates.
Lions are apex predators and keystone species, meaning they're critical to ecosystem health. Although some lions scavenge opportunistically and have occasionally hunted humans, they don't usually seek out people as prey.
Lions inhabit grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. They are generally more active during the day than other wild cats, but they may become nocturnal or crepuscular in response to human activity.
During the Neolithic period, lions ranged across Africa, Southeast Europe, the Caucasus, Western Asia, and northern India. Today, their range is fragmented, and the only surviving population outside Africa is found in India's Gir Forest. Lions have been listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996. As of 2025, their wild population in Africa is estimated at around 20,000 to 25,000, and there's been a decline of about 36 to 43 percent since the early 2000s. Lion populations generally can't survive outside designated protected areas. Habitat loss and conflict with humans are the most significant threats to their survival.
Lions are among the most widely recognized animal symbols in human culture. They have appeared in ancient art, national flags, films, and literature. Lions have been kept in menageries since Roman times and have been featured in zoological gardens around the world since the 18th century.
8. American Black Bear
9. Spinosaurus
Spinosaurus is a genus of theropod dinosaur that lived in what is now North Africa during the Lower Albian to Lower Cenomanian stages of the Cretaceous period, approximately 112 to 97 million years ago. It is notable for its distinctive sail-like structure on its back and semi-aquatic adaptations. Spinosaurus is considered one of the largest known carnivorous dinosaurs.
10. Giant Panda
The giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), also known as the panda bear or simply the panda, is a bear species endemic to China. It is characterized by its distinctive black-and-white coat and rotund body. Though classified in the order Carnivora, the giant panda primarily eats bamboo, with shoots and leaves making up more than 99% of its diet. Wild pandas occasionally consume grasses, tubers, or small animals, while captive pandas may receive additional foods such as eggs, fruit, and specially prepared biscuits.
Giant pandas inhabit mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan, with smaller populations in Shaanxi and Gansu. Habitat loss due to agriculture and deforestation has driven them from lowland areas, making them a conservation-reliant species. A 2007 report documented 239 captive pandas in China and 27 abroad. By December 2014, 49 were living in captivity outside China, across 18 zoos in 13 countries. Wild population estimates have varied: a 2006 DNA-based study suggested there could be between 2,000 and 3,000 individuals, while an official count in March 2015 recorded 1,864 wild pandas. In 2016, the giant panda's IUCN status was upgraded from "endangered" to "vulnerable," and Chinese authorities mirrored this change in July 2021.
The giant panda is often seen as a national symbol of China. It has featured on Chinese Gold Panda coins since 1982 and was one of the five Fuwa mascots of the 2008 Summer Olympics.
