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Red Dead Redemption 2 animal locations: Where to find every species in the Wild West

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Whether you're on the hunt or completing your compendium, here's where to find every Red Dead Redemption 2 animal species

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Racoon

There are plenty of places to find a Racoon, though there are some prime spots north of Owanjila near Strawberry, within the Cumberland Forest, and around Rhodes.

Ram

You can find rams down in New Austin, on the coast directly south of Lake Don Julio. They can also be located around Big Valley in West Elizabeth, Cattail Pond in Grizzlies West, and Moonstone Pond in Grizzlies East.

Rat

They may be small, but rats certainly get around the map. Good places to look if you've not found one yet include Armadillo, the area between Owanjila and Strawberry, and around the water-facing outskirts of Saint Denis.

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Raven

This creepy bird can prove somewhat elusive, but you should have luck if you check southeast of the Aurora Basin near Tall Trees, the area directly west of Blackwater, or Ringneck Creek in northwest Lemoyne.

Robin

You'll find this festive bird in many areas, though there should be a greater number of them along the Dakota River anywhere south of Cumberland Falls all the way down to Flat Iron Lake. Other locations to try include Braithwaite Manor and Caliga Hall in Lemoyne, or along the Kamassa River west of Van Horn Trading Post.

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Rooster

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Another bird that can be found in livestock situations – try looking southeast of Elysian Pool, northeast of Rhodes, or north of Saint Denis.

Sheep

Red Dead Redemption 2 Sheep

Sheep can be spotted in many places, both in New Austin and along the northern side of the map. A few locations for gatherings of sheep include south of Lake Don Julio in New Austin, Cattail Pond in Grizzlies West, and west of O'Creagh's Run in Grizzlies East.

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Skunk

Red Dead Redemption 2 Skunk

Skunks are another common creature you'll see in many locations, though if you need one fast then take a look in and around Strawberry, Ringneck Creek in northwest Lemoyne, or Van Horn Trading Post.

Snake

Red Dead Redemption 2 Snake

Keep your eyes low to the ground to spot snakes, which are very fond of the Bluewater Marsh area but can also been found around Owanjila near Strawberry, and Armadillo in New Austin, amongst others.

Songbird

This chirpy bird appears in many places around the map, including Monto's Rest east of Strawberry, northwest of Rhodes, and Roanoke Valley northwest of Annesburg.

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Sparrow

Another bird that spreads its wings across most of the map, if you've not already found one then look in Blackwater, Ringneck Creek in northwest Lemoyne, or by the Kamassa River west of Van Horn Trading Post.

Spoonbill

This distinctive bird can only be found around the Saint Denis area, so have a look for it along the Kamassa River, Lagras or Bluewater Marsh.

Squirrel

Squirrels are literally everywhere, seriously. If you really haven't seen one running through the undergrowth while on your travels, take a look north of Thieves Landing, northwest of Rhodes, or west of Elysian Pool.

Toad

Unsurprisingly, these amphibians enjoy the damp conditions of Bluewater Marsh, though it's also worth a look at O'Creagh's Run in Grizzlies East, or Stillwater Creek near Thieves Landing.

Turkey

These festive big birds can be found in a number of locations, including west of Van Horn Trading Post, west of Rhodes, and the west side of the Cumberland Forest.

Turtle

If you like turtles, there should be plenty to be found in the Bluewater Marsh area, though you can also try the islands on the east side of Flat Iron Lake, and Stillwater Creek near Thieves Landing.

Vulture

These unnerving birds can be found in significant numbers in and around Armadillo in New Austin, though they have also been spotted west of Flatneck Station towards the Dakota River, and by the Kamassa River southwest of Van Horn Trading Post.

Waxwing

This small bird can prove to be somewhat elusive but seems to like railway stations, so if you want to bag one you should look around Wallace Station, Riggs Station, or Benedict Point.

Wolf

Normally you want to avoid wolf packs, but if you need to track one down then you should hunt east of Aurora Basin in Tall Trees, north of Little Creek River, or to the north of railway line in Grizzlies East.

Woodpecker

This little tree-pecking bird appears all over the map, so you should be able to spot one in most wooded areas. If you're struggling to bag one, look in and around Strawberry to the west, to the northeast of Cumberland Forest, or the area surrounding Van Horn Trading Post.

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