Best Wildlife to See in September

WILDLIFE THIS MONTH

Best Wildlife to See in September

These species are at their most visible in September. Tap any to see where to find it and how to spot it.

Whale Shark (Rhincodon typus)

June to September off Isla Holbox and Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo; tour operators depart daily from both islands for guaranteed Whale Shark encounters.

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Endangered

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Panther Chameleon (Furcifer pardalis)

September-May

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Least Concern

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Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)

May-October: Dry season increases hyena activity around waterholes and carcasses.

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Least Concern

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Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris)

April-October. Dry season improves visibility in forest canopies for hornbills.

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Least Concern

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Pied Cuckoo (Clamator jacobinus)

June-September Monsoon breeding improves audibility for spotting cuckoos

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Least Concern

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Clownfish (Amphiprion spp.)

June-March: Calmer seas improve diving conditions for spotting clownfish in anemones.

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Least Concern

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Rain Quail (Coturnix coromandelica)

June-September Monsoon breeding enhances visibility for spotting quails

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Least Concern

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Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis)

June-October: Dry season increases mamba activity in open savannas.

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Least Concern

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Fossa (Cryptoprocta ferox)

September-December

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Vulnerable

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African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

May-October: Dry season brings elephants to waterholes for drinking and bathing.

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Vulnerable (Bush); Endangered (Forest)

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Barbel (Barbus spp.)

June-October: Dry season improves fishing conditions for barbel in Lake Tanganyika.

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Least Concern (most species)

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Orchid Mantis (Hymenopus coronatus)

June-September. Monsoon increases mantis activity on flowers.

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Least Concern

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Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)

April-November

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Endangered

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African Wild Dog (Lycaon pictus)

May-October: Dry season enhances visibility of pack hunting in open areas.

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Endangered

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Leopard Tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis)

June-October: Dry season makes tortoises more active in open savannas.

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Least Concern

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Orca (Orcinus orca)

Join a licensed whale watching vessel from Victoria or Campbell River between May and September for the most reliable sightings.

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Endangered

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Rhinoceros Beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros)

April-October. Dry season increases beetle activity in forests.

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Not Evaluated

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Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor)

June-November

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Near Threatened

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Birdwing Butterfly (Ornithoptera spp.)

April-October. Dry season increases butterfly activity in forest clearings.

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Vulnerable (some species)

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Nile Perch (Lates niloticus)

June-October: Dry season improves fishing conditions for perch in Lake Victoria.

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Least Concern (invasive in some areas)

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Indian Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone paradisi)

June-September Monsoon breeding enhances visibility for spotting flycatchers

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Least Concern

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Indian Bullfrog (Hoplobatrachus tigerinus)

June-September. Monsoon triggers breeding with loud calls in wetlands.

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Least Concern

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Waved Albatross (Phoebastria irrorata)

April-December

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Critically Endangered

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Coelacanth (Latimeria chalumnae)

June-March: Calmer seas improve diving conditions for spotting this deep-sea fish.

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Critically Endangered

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