U.S. Cat and Dog States Map

This map of the United States shows how much of the country owns cats and dogs. Most states have equal ownership of either animal. 16 states have more cats than dogs. Eight states, mostly in the south, have dogs as the dominant pet. The Insurance Information Institute notes that according to the 2020 National Pet … Read more

Global Cow Population Map

This is a world map that details the location of the over one billion cows living worldwide. The total population of cows is over 1.4 billion, according to the World Cattle Inventory published by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Brazil has the most cattle in the world, with over 211 million head of … Read more

Range of the Philippine Eagle

This is a map of the Philippines relative to the habitat of the Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi). This bird, also known as the monkey-eating eagle, is native to select parts of the Luzon island, as well as the whole of the Samar, Leyte, and Mindanao islands. The Philippine eagle is considered the country’s national bird. … Read more

Largest U.S. Predators Map

  The map of the United States shown above depicts the largest land predator in each U.S. state. The largest predator in the U.S. is the black bear, with 29 states reporting a major population of this wild animal. Colorado has the most number of black bear observations, with over 2,200 them being sighted in … Read more

Cat Ownership in Europe

The map above is that of Europe. Each country in the map is highlighted relative to its cat ownership, indicated by the percentage of households owning at least one cat. As indicated on the map, Russia (in black) is the most cat-friendly nation in all of Europe, with 50 to 54 percent of homes keeping … Read more

Where Penguins Are Found Naturally in the World

The map above highlights where penguins naturally live in the world. These areas are marked on the map in teal. We usually associate penguins living in one of the coldest places in the world: Antarctica. Yes, these cute, icy animals occupy the whole continent of Antarctica, but there are other places where penguins are also … Read more