Animals in Benin

• Leopard

  The Leopard (Panthera pardus) is a large, elusive carnivorous feline native to a wide range of habit... see more

  
• Lion

  The Lion (Panthera leo) is a large carnivorous feline native to Africa and a small, critically endan... see more

  
• African Elephant

  The African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest land animal on Earth, native to various hab... see more

  
• Buffalo

  African Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), also known as Cape Buffalo, are large bovine mammals native to th... see more

  
• Hippopotamus

  The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), or 'hippo', is a large, semi-aquatic mammal native to riv... see more

  
• Crocodile

  Crocodiles are large, semi-aquatic reptiles, characterized by their powerful jaws, strong tails, and... see more

  
• Antelope

  Antelopes are a diverse group of ruminant mammals belonging to the family Bovidae, found in various ... see more

  
• Monkey

  Monkeys are a diverse group of primates, found in various forms across Africa, Asia, and Central and... see more

  
• Baboon

  Baboons are large, ground-dwelling Old World monkeys native to various habitats across Africa. They ... see more

  
• Warthog

  The Warthog (Phacochoerus africanus) is a wild pig species native to the grasslands, savannas, and w... see more

  
• Pangolin

  Pangolins are unique, scaly mammals found in Asia and Africa, distinguished by their protective kera... see more

  
• Hyena

  Hyenas are carnivorous mammals native to Africa and Asia, known for their powerful jaws and opportun... see more

  
• Jackal

  Jackals are medium-sized canids native to Africa, Asia, and southeastern Europe, known for their opp... see more

  
• Monitor Lizard

  Monitor Lizards are a genus (Varanus) of large, carnivorous lizards found across Africa, Asia, and O... see more