Wildlife(Mammals, Birds, Plants,etc)

Ethiopia is the home of East-Africa’s famous wild animals (Walia Ibex, Niyala, Red wolf, Lion, Elephant, Eland, Zebra, Hartebeests, Rhino, Leopard and Buffalo etc ). The country has different wildlife protected areas (National Parks, Sanctuary, Wildlife Reserve, Controlled Hunting Areas, and a number of Community Based Wildlife Conservation Areas) which are among the best places in the entire continent to see these larger magnificent wild animals’ species in their natural environment.

Owing to the diverse climatic conditions and landscape, the SNNPRS endowed with wide spectrum of wildlife resources and leading in the country in the possessions of Wildlife Protracted Areas. The Region has an incredible range of wildlife habitats, each one with its own unique range of species. There are seven National Parks, two wildlife Reserve, six controlled Hunting Areas, one Sanctuary, four Community Based Wildlife Conservation Areas and 10 important bird’s areas in the Region. So far a number of larger, medium, and smaller mammals, birds, reptiles, fishes, and amphibians have been recorded in these Wildlife Protected Areas of the Region. Click here to download a document about lists of wild animals.