The more characteristic African fauna is found in the Afrotropical realm. Lying almost entirely within the tropics,
and equally to north and south of the equator creates favourable conditions for rich wildlife.
It contains over 1,100 different mammal species, plus over 60 carnivore species, 100,000 insect species, 3,000 freshwater fish species, and over 2,600 bird species.
Fascinating Facts About African Animals
