Capital

Monrovia

Official Language

English

Fun Fact

Liberia was established by the American Colonization Society in the 1820s as a settlement for freed African-American slaves. Its name comes from the Latin word liber, meaning "free."

National Animal

African Lion

National Bird

Common Bulbul

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Animal Laws of Liberia

The Animal Laws of Liberia PDF contains the general animal protection laws and related statutes for Liberia. Uncaged World updates these bi-annually. Always check official sources for the most up-to-date legal status.

Animals of Liberia

Common Bulbul

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Common Bulbul is a small songbird native to parts of Africa and the Middle East. It is recognized by its dark head, brown body, and yellow patch beneath the tail. Highly adaptable, it thrives in gardens, forests, farmland, and urban areas, feeding on fruits, nectar, insects, and seeds. Its cheerful calls and ability to live alongside humans have made it one of the most widespread birds in its range.

Zebra Duiker

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

The Zebra Duiker is a small antelope found in the forests of West Africa. It is easily recognized by the bold black stripes running across its reddish-brown coat, which help it blend into the dappled light of the forest. Zebra Duikers feed on fruits, leaves, and seeds and are usually solitary and secretive. Habitat loss and hunting have contributed to declines in some populations.

Clown Killifish

IUCN Red List: Least Concern

The Clown Killifish is a tiny freshwater fish native to slow-moving streams and wetlands of West Africa. It is known for its bright colors, including red, yellow, and blue markings, which make it popular among aquarium enthusiasts. Clown Killifish feed on small insects, larvae, and other tiny aquatic organisms near the water's surface. Despite their small size, they are active and agile fish that play a role in maintaining healthy freshwater ecosystems.

Liberian Mongoose

IUCN Red List: Vulnerable

The Liberian Mongoose is a rare and little-known carnivore found in the forests of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire. It lives in small social groups and feeds on insects, crabs, small vertebrates, and fruits. Unlike many mongooses, it spends much of its time foraging on the forest floor, using its strong claws to dig through leaf litter. Habitat loss and hunting pose ongoing threats to this elusive species.

Pygmy Hippopotamus

IUCN Red List: Endangered

The Pygmy Hippopotamus is a rare, forest-dwelling relative of the common hippopotamus found in the forests and swamps of West Africa. Smaller and more solitary than its larger cousin, it feeds on leaves, fruits, and other vegetation, spending much of its time near rivers and wetlands. Habitat loss and hunting have made this unique species endangered.

White-bellied Pangolin

IUCN Red List: Endangered

The White-bellied Pangolin is a small, tree-climbing mammal found in the forests of Central and West Africa. Covered in protective keratin scales, it feeds primarily on ants and termites, using its long, sticky tongue to capture prey. When threatened, it curls into a tight ball for protection. Habitat loss and illegal wildlife trafficking have made this species increasingly vulnerable in the wild.