List of Animals in Africa & Endangered Species of Africa

Africa, the world’s second largest and second-most-populous continent, is incredibly diverse. Africa supports roughly a quarter of the planet’s animal and plant species due to its equally diverse natural landscapes and biomes, which range from arid deserts and grasslands to tropical rainforests and ice-capped mountains.

However, due to delayed industrialization, innovation, and human activities such as deforestation, 4 million hectares of African forests are cut down annually, nearly double the global average. Prolonged conflicts have also devastatingly impacted the continent’s wildlife. These are just a few of Africa’s most endangered species in desperate need of protection and conservation before it’s too late. Climate change is exacerbating all of these issues. Read more about the most endangered animals in Africa.