Animals

 are a central feature of the American wilderness. Fauna comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and occupy wild areas throughout the gameplay. Some animals have been domesticated by the inhabitants of the American West, and serve as pets, transportation or livestock. Other animals cluster together in the wild in packs, herds and flocks.

Predatory animals will attempt to hunt and kill other animals, human NPCs, as well as the player and his Horses.

Almost all species of animals can be hunted and killed(the exception being bats, which only appear over Tumbleweed Manor at 6:00 in the evening). Many of these animals can be skinned, and have their pelt sold to merchants for cash.

In multiplayer, the map shows locations where certain types of animals are most common by displaying distinct icons.

There were some animals intended to be in the game, but were taken out, e.g. an Alligator or Crocodile.

Species
There are 37 species of animal that inhabit the gameplay world of Red Dead Redemption: ]]
 * Armadillos
 * Bats
 * Bears[[Grizzly Bears|
 * Beavers
 * Bighorn Sheep
 * Boars
 * Bobcats
 * American Buffalo
 * Bulls
 * Cattle
 * Chickens
 * Cougars
 * Coyotes
 * Crows
 * Deer
 * Dogs
 * Ducks
 * Eagles
 * Elk
 * Foxes
 * Goats
 * Hawks
 * Horses
 * Domesticated Horses
 * Wild Horses
 * Mules
 * Owls
 * Pigs
 * Rabbits
 * Raccoons
 * Rattlesnakes
 * Seagulls
 * Sheep
 * Skunks
 * Songbirds
 * Vultures
 * Wolves

Rare Spawns
Rockstar Games has confirmed that certain animal species have rare spawns. A confirmed example includes a large Grizzly Bear with noticeable scars and flesh wounds. Rewards and skinnable items from these rare spawns are unknown at this time. (Multiplayer freeroam only)

So far, these are the list of rare spawn found in-game:


 * Khan the Jaguar – Located in the Ojo Del Diablo hills area south of Chuparosa, south of the road. Use bait if you have difficulty finding him, but don’t bother with your knife — just bust a cap in him.


 * Lobo the Wolf – Located near the Eastern edge of the Aurora Basin lake, Northwest of Tall Trees. Use bait/gun, as above.


 * Gordo the Boar – Located in the Stillwater Creek area, north of the road, south of the River, and Southwest of Thieves' Landing. Use bait, gun, etc.


 * Brumas the Bear – Located in the Nekoti Rock area. Lives in a cave at the top of a mountain, Northeast of the Aurora Basin lake. Shoot him and take his pelt to complete the Master Hunter Level 10 challenge. Hes VERY tough!! he can handle above 2 buffalo rifle shots to the head! dead eyeing from with dynamite is the quickest way to dispatch him

Trophies/Achievements
There are several trophies/achievements that are associated with interacting with animals: