Africa is home to a diverse range of animal species. Here’s a list of some prominent species found in various African countries, though it’s important to note that many of these species can be found in multiple countries across the continent. Additionally, Africa’s wildlife is not confined to political borders, and many species have wide-ranging habitats.
Algeria:
– Fennec Fox
– Barbary Macaque
– African Wild Dog
Kenya:
– African Lion
– African Elephant
– Giraffe
– Cheetah
– Wildebeest
– Black Rhinoceros
– Hippopotamus
– Zebra- Maasai Giraffe
– Leopard
South Africa:
– African Penguin
– White Rhinoceros
– African Buffalo
– African Elephant
– African Lion
– Leopard- African Wild Dog
– Cape Fur Seal<
– Southern Right Whale
Nigeria:
– African Forest Elephant
– Chimpanzee
– African Grey Parrot
– Nile Crocodile
Tanzania:
– African Lion
– African Elephant
– Leopard
– Black Rhinoceros
– African Buffalo
– Cheetah
– Wildebeest
– Giraffe
– Hippopotamus
Ethiopia:
– Ethiopian Wolf
– Gelada Baboon
– Walia Ibex
– Ethiopian Lion
– Nile Crocodile
Egypt:
– Nile Crocodile
– Egyptian Cobra
– Fennec Fox
– Dorcas Gazelle
Uganda:
– Mountain Gorilla
– African Elephant
– African Lion
– Nile Crocodile
– African Leopard
Morocco:
– Barbary Macaque
– North African Ostrich
– African Wildcat
Ghana:
– African Elephant
– African Forest Elephant
– Chimpanzee
– African Manatee
– Diana Monkey
Zimbabwe:
– African Elephant
– African Lion
– African Leopard
– Southern White Rhinoceros
– Cape Buffalo
Rwanda:
– Mountain Gorilla
– African Elephant
– African Leopard
– Olive Baboon
– Nile Crocodile
Madagascar:
– Lemurs (Various Species)
– Fossa
– Aye-Aye
– Madagascar Fish Eagle
– Madagascar Serpent Eagle
This list represents just a fraction of the incredible biodiversity found in Africa. The continent is known for its wide variety of animals, from the iconic “Big Five” to unique and endangered species found nowhere else on Earth. Additionally, many African countries share common species due to the continent’s interconnected ecosystems.