Animals in Algeria
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- 06 Apr 2023
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The People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria is a North African nation that sports a Mediterranean coastline. Ecologically diverse, Algeria’s wildlife traverses arid regions, chotts, mountains, and wetlands.
Common Algeria Animals
Approximately 104 mammals make their homes in the North African country, but visitors are most likely to spot gazelles, jackals, and wild boars. Fennec foxes and jerboas are also plentiful.
But if you have your heart set on spotting a few leopards and cheetahs, temper your expectations. While the two are Algerian animals, they’re seldom seen.
Barbary macaques are one of the few animals native to Algeria. Unfortunately, the monkey is Endangered under the IUCN Red List. Poaching, population fragmentation, and habitat destruction are to blame.
Common fish species in Algeria include sharks, marlins, makos, hammerheads, and mackerels. Sahara frogs, European green toads, and North African fire salamanders rank high among the nation’s reptiles. Plus, Algeria’s insect population is healthy. Read More..
