The most common animals in Morocco are Barbary lion, the Barbary Macaque, the camel and the Fennec.
What are the Common animals in Morocco?
I'm doing a report on several countries and one physical characteristic of the country(Morocco) is animal! what animals live in Morocco?
Number one is cats, they are every where, in the medina, in the outdoor cafes and restaurants, parked near every outdoor butcher shop, on top of roof top terraces, inside the waiting area of airports, in the parks or anywhere people congregate. Donkeys, sheep, goats, chickens and cows are also common domesticated animals and some people have canaries, lovebirds and parakeets. Snake handlers are common in tourist areas, you will see them holding Cobras or desert snakes.
Morocco is a country that is made up of mostly desert and is known for its extremely high heat, particularly in mid-day. The plants and animals that live in Morocco have adapted to these conditions over time and have survived in spite of the intense heat and lack of sufficient water. Morocco is the home to several species of animals that are not found in other parts of the world.
Mammals
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Approximately 105 species of animals live in Morocco, and of these, 18 are on the endangered species list. The most typical type of mammal to live in Morocco is the dorcas gazelle. This type of gazelle is the smallest of its species, and it is recognizable by its extremely long legs and curved horns. Both male and female dorcas gazelles have full sets of horns. To compensate for the lack of fresh water, dorcas gazelles absorb water from the Acacia leaves that make up the majority of their diet. Due to the intensity of the mid-day sun, dorcas gazelles are usually only spotted being active in the early morning and late evening hours.
A type of dog that is unique to Morocco is the Sloughi breed. They are fast dogs that people of that nation use for hunting purposes. Their appearance is close to that of a greyhound.
Birds
There are more than 450 types of birds that have managed to survive the desert heat of Morocco. Pelicans and gulls can be found most often on the coast lines, while partridges, woodpeckers, doves, pigeons and pheasants are more often found in the desert areas. Bird species that are typically only seen in zoos in the United States, such as ostriches, swans and flamingoes, originate from Morocco and must be shipped overseas for anyone outside of Morocco to see them.
