Nigeria Wildlife

Nigeria wildlife abounds in a wide variety of wild animals and lush green environs that tempt adventurers and travelers to explore the beauty of the wildlife sanctuaries and parks.Some of the most interesting animals dwell in the wilderness of the regions of Nigeria. Unique animals and endangered species are to be found roaming around within the various reserved forests and national parks of the country. Nigeria wildlife is the central attraction of the country.

Different Kinds of Wildlife in Nigeria

The carnivorous animals that are commonly found in the forests of Nigeria are lions, side striped jackals, wild dogs, cheetahs, leopards and civets. These are the most popular animals, which are protected within the wildlife sanctuaries and parks built by the government of Nigeria.
The herbivorous animals found in the wild regions of Nigeria are elephants, warthogs, hippopotamuses. These wild animals are usually found in the savanna grasslands of Nigeria. These endangered species are protected in the national parks of Nigeria namely Kainji Lake national park and Yankari national park. Birds also form an important part of the wildlife of Nigeria. The birds commonly found in Nigeria are mackinnon's shike and olive pidgeons. A large number of migratory birds are also found within Nigeria, which are mostly protected within the national sanctuaries and parks. While indulging in nighttime and afternoon safaris tourists and foreign travelers get to unravel many hidden facets of the lives of the exotic animals.

The Nigerian wildlife habitat and their survival strategies are studied in great detail by the adventurers and visitors to the country who come from all across the world.

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