Lonely Planet''s A-Z of Wildlife Watching

Discover the best places to spot 300 of the worlds most exciting and unusual creatures, from the soaring Andean condor and prowling Bengal tiger, to singing humpback whales and migrating wildebeest.

For many people, one of the most rewarding experiences of travel is seeing creatures you wouldnt encounter back home. Whether you set out to see them on safari or spot them by sheer luck, theres a thrill and a beauty in watching a wild animal in its natural habitat.

Thats why we created Lonely Planets A-Z of Wildlife Watching. Its packed with stunning photos, details of each creatures habits and characteristics, and tips on how to increase the chances of an encounter.

Inside, youll find all the most iconic animals like lions, tigers, elephants and sharks, but weve gone even further than these headline acts to showcase the mind-blowing diversity of the natural world, with other animals including: snow leopards, mountain goats, antelopes, fennec foxes, giant albatrosses, hog-nosed bats, giant clams, corals, whales, wobbegongs, birdwing butterflies and Hercules beetles.

Created in consultation with biologist and writer Amy-Jane Beer, and with a foreword by nature photographer Mark Carwardine.