Animals That Live In The Wild

The dense vegetation is home to many animal species, such as mammals, reptiles, insects and birds. Did you know that these beings that live in the wild make up 57% of the world’s fauna? Learn a little more about them in the following article.

What are the animals that live in the wild?

It would be almost impossible to list all species of animals that live in the wild. . Not just because there are many, but because some are still a mystery to us. In this article, we’ll talk about ten of them:

1. Armadillo

It is a mammal that lives in the jungles of South America, whose name varies according to the country: armadillo, mullita, quirquincho, torch or furry. Animal of nocturnal habits, it eats insects and is characterized by having strong armor and long claws, and for being an excellent digger.

2. Anteater

Also called ‘Vermilingues’, they are solitary animals that live in the jungle of the American continent, eating ants and termites .

Morphologically and aesthetically, its fur is black and white, has no teeth, and has strong claws, a long snout, and a long, sticky tongue for capturing prey. As for reproduction, their gestation lasts 190 days and the offspring are born in spring or summer .

3. Chimpanzee

It shares almost 99% of the genome with humans and lives in the jungle areas of West Africa. Its diet is based on fruits, roots, nuts, leaves and invertebrates, although it also has the ability to hunt birds and pigs. the chimpanzees they are very intelligent, divide into levels in a social hierarchy and use tools to dig wells. .

4. Cutting ant

In this group, we can mention not just one, but 47 species of ants that live in the jungles of America. It is one of the most complex societies in the animal kingdom.

An underground nest can reach 30 meters in width and an area of ​​600 m² to house up to 8 million individuals. So, a colony starts with a flying female that mates with several males and produces thousands of eggs. .

5. Gorilla

This one  ape  herbivore  he is the largest of his family and another of the most outstanding animals that live in the wild, specifically in Africa. The gorilla can weigh up to 200 kg and measure 1.75 meters and, curiously, eat very healthy food ​​and low in fat: fruits, sprouts, leaves and insects.

It moves on four legs and the front limbs are longer than the hind legs. The female gorilla’s pregnancy lasts almost nine months and between births three or four years pass, as the baby does not leave its mother during all that time. .

6. Hippopotamus

The hippopotamus lives in West Africa and there are two species of it: the common and the pygmy. It is a large mammal, with short legs, a ‘fat’ body and a large head. Its main features are the large nostrils above the muzzle, the absence of hooves and the presence of four toes on each foot. .

7. Mamba

The mamba inhabits sub-Saharan Africa and it is one of the most venomous snakes around. She spends most of her time in trees and is also very fast. and has daytime habits. It eats lizards, small mammals and birds.

8. Macaw

This talking bird is known for its showy colors. , lives in tropical areas, has daytime habits, is very social and forms groups of dozens of individuals . It reproduces from the age of four, lays up to four eggs per season and its diet is mainly made up of seeds.

9. Nile Crocodile

This reptile is one of three species that live in Africa, particularly in the waters of the Nile, although there are also populations in the sub-Saharan region and on the island of Madagascar. this imposing crocodile it can weigh about 250 kg and has a length of five meters. Furthermore, it feeds on the animals that approach the water, dragging them and suffocating them to devour them. .

10. Leopard

Finally, in this list of animals that live in the forest we find a large cat with the ability to roar and that also inhabits other ecosystems such as forests or savannas.

Notably, its claws are retractable, it hunts at night and during the day it sleeps in vegetation or in caves. . They are usually solitary, except in the breeding season, when the female gives birth to six pups per litter.