Nigerian wildlife regions and all its unique Animals

Nigerdelta

The Nigerdelta is full of life and brings a wide variety of wildlife to Nigeria. The Nigerdelta is home to the hippo but also crocodiles, different species of monkeys and even African elephants.

Loss of natural habitat
Unfortunately is the Nigerdelta experiencing habitat destruction. There is habitat destruction Since the discovery of oil in the 1950’s, the discovery brought socioeconomic activities to the region which in term supported a larger human population endangering animal habitat. The human population is rapidly growing creating further risk of habitat loss. Exploitation of natural recources such as timber and fish also pose a risk to the eco system of the Nigerdelta.

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Interesting facts about Nigerian animals- African bush elephant

savannah

Northern regions of Nigeria are characterized by a savannah. The savannah is home to numerous of big mammals such as the African elephant, lion, leopard, rhino, African buffaloes, antelopes and warthogs. Unfortunately are there almost no giraffes left in Nigeria because of habitat loss and the killing of giraffes for bushmeat markets. However there are giraffes right on the border with Chad, Cameroon and Niger which do cross the border sometimes. Besides this is a small group of about 30 giraffes living in the Sumu Wildlife Park in Nigeria. 

Cross River Gorilla

There are 75-110 Cross River Gorillas living in Nigeria, they are located right on the border between Nigeria and Cameroon.

This species of gorillas has gradually declined in numbers because of habitat loss and being hunted for bushmeat. The population declined 59% between 1995 and 2010 which is the greatest decline in population of all subspieces of great apes in that period. Find out more about these animals on our page “Interesting facts about Nigerian animals“.

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Nigerian wildlife regions and all its unique animals- Kainji National Park, river

Kainji National Park

Kainji Lake National Park is home to a diverse array of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts. Located in Nigeria, the park covers an area of over 5,000 square kilometers (2062 sq mi) and is home to a variety of habitats, including savannas, forests, and wetlands.

One of the most iconic animals found in Kainji Lake National Park is the West African lion. These majestic creatures can be found roaming the grasslands and woodlands of the park. In addition to lions, the park is also home to a variety of other large mammals, such as elephants, buffalo, and antelopes. Besides mammals that live in the national park are also many reptiles.

Kainji Lake National Park is also home to a variety of bird species, including the African pygmy kingfisher. This small bird is widespread throughout much of Africa and is known for its beautiful colors. In addition, the park is home to a number of reptiles, including crocodiles, snakes, lizards and much more species.

Overall, Kainji Lake National Park is a unique and breathtaking destination that offers visitors the opportunity to see a wide range of wildlife in their natural habitat. Whether you are interested in viewing large mammals, birds, or reptiles, Kainji Lake National Park is sure to have something to offer.

Nigerian animals

Aardvark

African Bush Elephant

African Civet

African Clawed Frog

African Fish Eagle

African Golden Cat

African Grey Parrot

African Jacana

African Palm Civet

African Tree Toad

African Wild Dog

American Cockroach

Ant

Antelope

Armyworm

Axanthic Ball Python

Baboon

Banana Cinnamon Ball Python

Banana Spider

Barb

Barn Owl

Barn Swallow

Bat

Bed Bugs

Bee

Beetle

Bichir

Bird

Biscuit Beetle

Black Mamba

Black Widow Spider

Brazilian Treehopper

Brown-banded Cockroach

Brown Dog Tick

Buffalo

Bumblebee

Bush Baby

Bush Viper

Butterfly

Caecilian

Caracal

Carpenter Ant

Carpet Viper

Cat

Caterpillar

Catfish

Centipede

Chameleon

Chicken

Chimpanzee

Cichlid

Cockroach

Codling Moth

Common Buzzard

Common Furniture Beetle

Common House Spider

Cow

Crab

Crab Spider

Crane

Cricket

Crocodile

Cross River Gorilla

Crow

Cuckoo

Desert Ghost Ball Python

Desert Locust

Dog

Dog Tick

Donkey

Dormouse

Dragonfly

Duck

Dung Beetle

Dwarf Crocodile

Earthworm

Earwig

Eel

Egyptian Goose

Egyptian Vulture

Electric Catfish

Elephant

Elephant Shrew

Falcon

False Widow Spider

Fiddler Crab

Firefly

Flamingo

Flea

Fly

Forest Cobra

Fox

Freeway Ball Python

Frog

Fruit Bat

Fruit Fly

Fulvous Whistling Duck

Gaboon Viper

Gazelle

Gecko

Gerbil

German Cockroach

Giant African Land Snail

Glass Lizard

Glow Worm

Gnat

Goat

Golden Oriole

Goliath Beetle

Gorilla

Grasshopper

Green Bee-Eater

Guinea Fowl

Gypsy Moth

Hamster

Hare

Hawk Moth Caterpillar

Hedgehog

Heron

Hippopotamus

Honey Badger

Honey Bee

Hoopoe

Horse

Horsefly

Housefly

Human

Huntsman Spider

Hyena

Ibis

Insects

Jacana

Jackal

Jumping Spider

Killer Clown Ball Python

Kingfisher

Klipspringer

Ladybug

Lappet-faced Vulture

Lavender Albino Ball Python

Leech

Leopard

Liger

Lion

Lizard

Locust

Maggot

Magpie

Marabou Stork

Mayfly

Mealybug

Millipede

Mole

Mongoose

Mongrel

Monitor Lizard

Monkey

Moorhen

Mosquito

Moth

Mouse

Mule

Nigerian Goat

Nightingale

Nile Crocodile

No See Ums

Olive Baboon

Orange Dream Ball Python

Orb Weaver

Ortolan Bunting

Osprey

Otter

Owl

Pangolin

Parakeet

Parrot

Patas Monkey

Peregrine Falcon

Pheasant

Pigeon

Praying Mantis

Puff Adder

Quail

Rabbit

Rat

Red-Billed Quelea Bird

Redstart

Rhinoceros

River Turtle

Robin

Rock Hyrax

Rock Python

Rodents

Rooster

Sable Ferret

Sand Crab

Saturniidae Moth

Scorpion

Sea Eagle

Seahorse

Senegal Parrot

Serval

Sheep

Shrew

Shrimp

Skink Lizard

Slug

Smokybrown Cockroach

Snail

Snake

Sparrow

Spider Wasp

Spitting Cobra

Squirrel

Stick Insect

Stiletto Snake

Stork

Striped Hyena

Sulcata Tortoise

Sunset Ball Python

Swan

Tarantula Hawk

Termite

Thrush

Tick

Tiger Beetle

Tortoise

Tree Frog

Tsetse Fly

Turaco

Turtles

Vinegaroon

Viper

Vulture

Warthog

Wasp

Water Buffalo

White Ferret

Wolf Spider

Woodlouse

Woodpecker

Worm

Wryneck

Yellow Belly Ball Python

Zebra

Zebu