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A Review of Wild Animal Habitat Types in Africa

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  • Okeke, A.N.

    (Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State Nigeria)

  • Ijeomah H.M

    (Dept of Forestry and Wildlife Management, University of Port Harcourt, P.M.B. 5323 Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.)

Abstract

This review aims to give a comprehensive summary of wild animal habitats found in Africa. IUCN in their report observed how important habitat is and emphasized that the worst threat to a wild animal is the loss of habitat. Habitat of wild animals requires four basic components which are food, cover, water, and space for reproduction (nesting), protection against predators, and competitors. When these components were in good proportion and well distributed, it can meet the needs of wild animals. Any wild animal that is outside its habitat finds it difficult to adapt, survive, and reproduce. This work reviews types of habitats found in Africa as well as adaptive wild animals that inhabit them. Some of these wild animal’s habitats include savanna, mountain, and rocks, tropical rain forest, desert, aquatic (Wetland), caves and holes, arboreal, grassland, and coral reefs. Each wild animal also possesses adaptive features that enable it to survive in a specific habitat.

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  • Okeke, A.N. & Ijeomah H.M, 2020. "A Review of Wild Animal Habitat Types in Africa," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 4(10), pages 196-200, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:4:y:2020:i:10:p:196-200
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