FLORA AND FAUNA OF EGYPT: MOST REPRESENTATIVE SPECIES - BIOLOGY - 2025

The flora and fauna of Egypt is represented by species such as lilies, lotus flowers, jasmine, and acacia flowers. Animals include crocodiles, hippos, hawks, and gazelles.

Egypt is located in the extreme north of Africa. The Sahara desert makes up a large part of its territory, which is divided by the Nile River.

The region's climate is desert-like and its national parks contain multiple ecosystems such as valleys, desert plains, mountains, swamps, mangroves and coral reefs.

The 4 main flowers of Egypt

Flowers were the main element of votive decoration and offering for Egyptian culture.

That civilization dedicated itself to cultivating them with care and that is why today some of these serve to identify the flora of that country.

1- Lilies

It is known as lily for several languages ​​of Arabic origin. Its oldest records date back to the Egyptian civilization, linking it to the divine power of the god Horus.

They give off a strong and pleasant fragrance. Their most common color is white but they also come in purple and orange.

It is currently used in the manufacture of perfumes.

2- Lotus flower

Also called the rose of the Nile, it was the heraldic symbol of Upper Egypt and has been represented since ancient times with deities and in architectural elements in Egypt.

This flower is classified as aquatic herbaceous, it is aromatic and its main colors are white and blue.

3- Jasmine

Its name comes from classical Arabic and means "gift from God." Its leaves are generally white, although there are also yellow and red.

Like almost all the most representative flowers of Egypt, jasmine also has a strong sweet fragrance.

4- Acacia flowers

This plant was especially fond of its healing properties. Its flowers are very fragrant and of an intense yellow color.

The Egyptians appreciated not only the acacia flowers, but also the wood of this tree that they used to build boats.

The 5 main animals of Egypt

Due to the high temperatures and the predominance of the desert, in Egypt there is not much variety of animal species.

1- Falcon

Known as falco or falco cuvierii, it is such a representative bird that it came to symbolize Horus, one of the most important celestial deities in Egyptian mythology.

2- Hippos

They were called by the Egyptians as river pigs. Their common habitat is south of the Sahara desert. It is the fifth largest land animal in the world.

3- Crocodiles

They are known as crocodylus niloticus or Nile crocodile. It was linked to the deity Sobek.

It is the second largest crocodile species in the world, weighing up to 800 kilograms. Its habitat is lakes and rivers.

4- Gazelles

They reside in North Africa, in the territory occupied by Egypt to the western part of the Sahara.

The gazelle population has declined to near extinction, but there are still specimens in Egypt.

5- Scorpions

They are one of the many poisonous animals found in the Sahara desert. Its population is extensive thanks to the warm climate of the region.

In Egyptian mythology this insect represented the daughter of Ra, the goddess Serket.

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