No animals are found only in Eswatini
Strictly speaking, there are no animal species that occur only inside Eswatini’s political borders. Country-level endemics are rare because animals do not follow human lines on a map. Eswatini sits inside a larger ecological region that stretches into South Africa and Mozambique, so species that live here almost always live across the border too.
This empty result comes from two main facts. First, Eswatini is small and shares habitats with neighboring provinces, so there are few natural barriers to isolate populations long enough to form unique species. Second, modern surveys and taxonomic checks (IUCN, GBIF, SANBI) usually find that putative “Eswatini-only” records are either wider-ranging species, local subspecies, or not yet confirmed by strong evidence. Use these databases to verify any claim.
Look instead for useful alternatives. Search for near-endemics (species mostly found in Eswatini and adjacent South African provinces), locally important subspecies and isolated populations, and animals tied to Eswatini’s protected areas (Hlane, Mlilwane, Mlawula). Also explore plants and invertebrates, or the Maputaland–Pondoland–Albany biodiversity hotspot that overlaps the region. Check IUCN, GBIF and SANBI for maps and conservation status as your next step.
