Animal Comparisons

learn the differences between commonly confused species

We love to focus on all things wildlife-related, so have created this page to showcase our many animal comparison articles.

Each article should help you understand the key differences between species that are commonly confused. For example, what are the differences between an ape and a monkey, or a leopard and a jaguar? Which elephant species has the biggest tusks? We’ve got you covered below!

Take a browse of all of our animal comparisons. If you don’t see what you’re looking for then drop us a line in the comments at the bottom of the page, and we’ll see what we can do for you.

Seal vs Sea Lion: How To Tell The Difference

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January 20, 2021

In this frog vs toad article, we look at the key differences between these two amphibian families. Although these little amphibians can look similar at first...

Toad vs Frog: How To Tell The Difference

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November 6, 2020

In this frog vs toad article, we look at the key differences between these two amphibian families. Although these little amphibians can look similar at first...

Bison vs Buffalo: How To Tell The Difference

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November 5, 2020

The bison vs buffalo debate is complicated somewhat by American bison commonly being referred to as buffalo. Here are 6 key differences between the 2 animals.

Turtle vs Tortoise: How To Tell The Difference

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September 4, 2020

What exactly is the difference between a turtle and a tortoise? Whilst there are a handful of obvious distinctions, the turtle vs tortoise debate can be quite complicated.

Ape vs Monkey: What Are The Differences?

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September 2, 2020

Can you tell the difference between an ape and a monkey? For much of history there was no ape vs monkey debate, and the terms were used interchangeably.

Jaguar v Leopard, Which Is Which?

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August 31, 2020

Whilst at a glance jaguars and leopards may seem similar to look at, they are in fact two very different big cats. The below guide lists the key differences between leopards and jaguars.

African vs Asian Elephant, Which Is Which?

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August 25, 2020

Unless you know what you’re looking for, it can be easy to mistake an African for an Asian elephant. These 10 African vs Asian elephant differences will help you know what you're looking at.

Alligators v Crocodiles, Which Is Which?

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August 24, 2020

Alligators v crocodiles - what's the difference? Whilst at first glance alligators and crocodiles may look similar, there are a number of key differences, and some easy ways to tell them apart.

Cheetah vs Leopard, Which Is Which?

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August 21, 2020

Whilst at a glance cheetahs and leopards may seem similar to look at, they are in fact two very different cats. The below guide lists the key differences between leopards and cheetahs,

Seal vs Sea Lion: How To Tell The Difference

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January 20, 2021

In this frog vs toad article, we look at the key differences between these two amphibian families. Although these little amphibians can look similar at first...