15 Wild Animals That Still Exist in Nigeria
We only get to see wild animals on TV or at the Zoo. Also, some animals are so few in the wild that it's very difficult to even capture them to showcase them in a zoo. However, these animals exist and some of them, here in Nigeria.
Here's a run down of '15 Wild Animals That Still Exist in Nigeria'
Lions
Lions are truly going extinct in the world. Formerly they could be found in most parts of Northern Nigeria and the West African Savanah as a whole. In Nigeria there are less than 40 lions.
Leopards
Due to over-hunting for their beautiful coats and also the swelling of populations, they're going extinct. Leopards can be found in few places in the Southern Nigeria and also Northern Nigeria.
Elephants
They are an endangered species in Nigeria. They are being hunted for their tusks, which is made of ivory. Elephants are the only natural sources of Ivory. They can be found in reserves and the forests of South Western Nigeria.
Hyena
There’s still an okay population of Hyenas in Northern Nigeria. In fact, there’s a group of men known as the hyena men, they trap these animals, train them and use them for stunts in public, thereby earning themselves money.
Dama Gazelles
These look like wild goats. They have horns that can grow to 50cm and they are herbivores. They move in herds migrate seasonally. They are found in the Northen part of Nigeria.
Hippopotamus
Hippos inhabit marshlands and waterlogged areas. They have no known natural predators. With their skin very thick it is difficult for the teeth of predators to pierce their hides. They can run at the speeds of 30 to 40 km, therefore it is vital that they are avoided.
African Wolf
It is also known as the African golden wolf to the colour of its coat. It is found in desert climates of Africa. It can be found all the way from the Northern part of Africa up until Northen Nigeria, especially in the areas shared by Nigeria and Chad.
Striped Polecat
Also called skunk this animal is found abundantly in the Northen part of Nigeria. They measure about 60-70cm, that is from head to end of the tail. Although it is very small it is not easily preyed upon.
Baboons
They can be found mostly in the rainforests of Nigeria. Where there are foliage and tree cover where they can hang from. The most popular Baboons in Nigeria are called the Olive Baboon because of the colour of their coat.
Chimpanzee
The Chimpanzee can only be found in Africa, and of all the other primates, it is the one that is closely related to humans. Chimps can be found in the rainforest bordering Nigeria and Cameroon.
Crocodiles
Crocodiles can be found in marshes, lakes and rivers of the Southern part of Nigeria. They are the Apex predators in whichever place they find themselves. They can kill animals as big as Zebras and cows and occasionally they’ve been known to kill humans.
Crested Genet
This animal is found in the rainforest regions between Nigeria and Cameroun. They are also heavily endangered with less than 7000 of them left in the wild. The decline is due to population increase, as man takes over their natural habitats.
African Buffalo
Buffalos are very popular in the wilds of North American and Eastern Africa, however, they can also be found in the savannas of Nigeria. The African buffalo is considered the smallest amongst the world’s Buffalos.
Bush Buck
These are another species of antelope, they have long legs and are very fast runners. They have brown with white spots on their coats and of course horns for defending themselves. They can be found in the rainforests all the way to the Savannahs. They are also called Imbabala.
Cross River Gorilla
They can be found in the forest hills between Nigeria and Cameroun. Their population is currently threatened by hunting and the loss of their natural habitats. There are about 100 of these Gorillas left in Nigeria and most of them are found in the forests of Cross River.
A lot of these animals are endangered, if they go extinct, there will be an adverse effect on the environment and other species in the area. We should play our role to help conservationists to preserve these animals. Start by saying no to "bush meat!"
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