The Dominican Republic is home to a wide variety of beautiful vegetation and wildlife. The country has a large network of national parks and protected areas that have preserved some of the unique biodiversity from the dangers of deforestation and land use. As an island community, the Dominican Republic has both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife that result in a unique combination of biodiversity across the island.

For information on some of the Dominican Republic’s unique wildlife, click on one of the following links:

Terrestrial Wildlife

Aquatic Wildlife