We may not be getting the remake we wanted , but Red Dead Redemption coming to PS4 (and PS5 via backwards compatibility) and Nintendo Switch is great news. And we’re sure many of you will be discovering it for the first time . If that’s your case and you’re eager to get your hands on it all, today we’re going to talk about the different species of animals you’ll find. We’ve compiled them all, as well as their locations . Will you join us?
Animals in Red Dead Redemption
One of the most fun side quests in Rockstar ‘s game is going on a hunt in its wonderful open world . And aside from the legendary animals, which are extremely exclusive, there are many types of animals going about their business and waiting to be discovered.
Unlike the legendary ones, these are much more abundant animals , but logically there are rarer species than others. And, of course, not all of them are equally easy to hunt. Likewise, by hunting animals it is possible to unlock environmental challenges . For example, if we kill a bird, we will unlock the “Shooter” challenge. And by completing these challenges we will receive additional fame and outfits .
List of all animals in Red Dead Redemption
In total, the game has 36 different types of animals . Most of them are available both in the main story and in the free multiplayer mode . And in some cases, we have different specimens for that same type of animal (for example, with dogs).
Luckily for you, in the following list you will not only find all the animals in RDR , but we will also tell you where to find them most easily . Keep in mind that many of them appear in different places, but there is always a place that they like the most.
| ANIMAL | MINIATURE | LOCATION |
| Eagle | Mainly in Tall Trees, near the snowy areas, such as Nekoti Rock. Also south of Nuevo Paraiso, near Hendidura Grande, Laguna Borrego and Rancho Polvo | |
| Owl | In various locations, but mostly at night. For example, at MacFarlane’s Ranch, Warthington Ranch or Tumbleweed | |
| Vulture | In all the deserts on the map. And if there is a dead person or animal, they will not be long in coming. | |
| Raven | Across the map, though they appear less frequently in West Elizabeth | |
| Seagull | All along the coast of West Elizabeth and very easily in Blackwater Harbor, especially between 11:00am and 12:00pm game time | |
| Hawk | Generally flying around open areas. A good spot is MacFarlane’s Ranch, in the open area west of Warthington Ranch. | |
| Songbird | All over the map, but especially near areas with water | |
| Duck | Mostly in Lake Don Julio or on the riverbank around Rio del Toro on the US-Mexico border. Also in the river north of the Great Plains and near The Old Bacchus Place. Even southeast of the Great Plains at Wreck of the Serendipity. | |
| Chicken | In all inhabited towns, settlements and ranches in the game | |
| Armadillo | In various areas of the states of New Austin and Nuevo Paraíso. Never in West Elizabeth | |
| Bison | Throughout the Great Plains, especially northwest of Blackwater. There are only 20 in the entire game and they can become extinct. | |
| Horses (of many types) | They can be purchased in stores, through deeds. And there are three categories: | |
| Goat | In Mexico and just north of the Devil’s Eye. They can also be found around Rancho polvo | |
| Beaver | They are hard to find but can be found in many places, such as West Elizabeth, by the river on the northern border of the Great Plains. Also north and northwest of Beecher’s Hope. And west of Pacific Union Railroad Camp (Tanner’s Span) at night. Even on the right side of the river past Montana Ford, west of Pacific Union Railroad Camp. | |
| Deer | They are very abundant. And you will see many around Fort Mercer and in Mexico. | |
| Pig | It usually appears in ranches, settlements and towns. | |
| Rabbit | You will easily find them in Armadillo or at the MacFarlane Ranch. | |
| Coyote | In New Austin they can be found very easily around Armadillo, The Hanging Rock, MacFarlane’s Ranch and Gaptooth Ridge. In Nuevo Paraiso they are also abundant, especially in the open field between Chuparosa and Escalera. | |
| Wild boar | Wild boars can be found east of New Austin, just north of MacFarlane’s Ranch, in the Stillwater Creek area, south of Thieves’ Landing, and in abundance southeast of West Elizabeth. | |
| Lynx | It can be found in Mexico, especially in Diez Coronas north of Casa Madrugada and in Tall Trees, near Bearclaw Camp. | |
| Wolf | They can be found in practically all areas of the game, as they are one of the most common animals. | |
| Raccoon | In places like the vicinity of Nosalida, north of The Hanging Rock, south of Armadillo or in Tumbleweed and surrounding areas. But at night | |
| Mouflon | North of New Austin in Cholla Springs and Gaptooth Ridge. Also in Tall Trees, near Tanner’s Reach | |
| Mule | They are very common in Nuevo Paraíso and you can see people walking around with them. They can be obtained at the Escalera or Chuparosa store for $100 or by stealing | |
| Bat | At Tumbleweed Mansion and Thieves’ Landing, at night | |
| Grizzly bear | In places like west of West Elizabeth, at Broken Tree, if we put bait, around Beecher’s Hope, near Montana Ford etc. | |
| Sheep | They can only be found in Armadillo in the corral on the right side of the station. They are more common to see in Multiplayer. | |
| Dogs | We can find them in many places with ease. | |
| Puma | Rio Bravo is the place where it is most common to find pumas on the map | |
| Bullfighting | The bull is found on almost every ranch and farm on the map, they are in corrals almost always accompanied by a herd of cows. | |
| Elk | It can only be found in West Elizabeth usually within forests and near mountains. | |
| Cow | In almost every settlement, farm, ranch and town | |
| Deer | The most common and appears everywhere | |
| Fox | It is easy to find in Tall Trees and throughout West Elizabeth, especially around Wreck of the Serendipity | |
| Rattlesnake | Throughout New Austin, Nuevo Paraíso and the Great Plains |
If you haven’t enjoyed Red Dead Redemption yet , we remind you that a good appetizer for the adventure that awaits you is to read the analysis we have made on the new version for PS4 and Nintendo Switch . Remember that this comes with all the patches and content released so far, including the Undead Nightmare expansion . And if you want to complete the game 100%, pay attention to our definitive guide to Red Dead Redemption .