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11 Overview

33 This represents a large step up from GTA V, which had approximately 28 species (13 of which were exclusive to the next-gen and PC versions). While it does not approach the 170-plus species catalog of Red Dead Redemption 2, the modern urban setting of Leonida brings a different mix of urban, subtropical, and marine animals not seen in previous Rockstar titles.

55 Mammals

77 Leonida's mammal population spans apex predators, common woodland species, and urban scavengers. The following mammals have been confirmed from official trailers and screenshots.

1010 SpeciesHabitatSourceNotesFlorida PantherMount Kalaga, deep GrassriversOfficial screenshotShown stalking a herd of deer in an official Rockstar screenshot. Critically endangered in real life.White-Tailed DeerGrassriversMount KalagaTrailer 1, official screenshotVisible in the Grassrivers lake scene at roughly 0:21 in Trailer 1. Also appears in Mount Kalaga screenshots being hunted by panthers.Wild BoarGrassrivers swamps and forest edgesTrailer 1Spotted near a bush in the Grassrivers scene. Requires slow playback to identify clearly.RaccoonUrban areasTrailer 2Shown digging through a trash can in background scenes. Appears twice in Trailer 2.

1111 Reptiles

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1313 Florida's reputation as a hub for both native and invasive reptiles is fully reflected in Leonida. Alligators are the most prominently featured animal in the game's marketing, appearing in multiple trailer scenes.

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15-SpeciesHabitatSourceNotesAmerican AlligatorGrassriversurban pools, storesTrailer 1 (multiple scenes)The most visible animal in trailers. Appears in a lake (0:21), in a residential swimming pool (0:43), and inside a convenience store (0:48). The pool scene references real Florida nuisance alligator removal.Green IguanaUrban Vice CityKeysTrailer 1, Trailer 2Invasive species. Shown on a homeless man's shoulder in Trailer 1. Appears in additional scenes in Trailer 2.Burmese PythonGrassrivers (wild), Keys home (pet)Trailer 1, Trailer 2Spotted hiding in tall grass in Trailer 1 (~0:20). Also kept as a pet by Jason and Lucia in their Keys home (Trailer 2). See the Invasive Species section below.Loggerhead Sea TurtleOffshore waters, KeysTrailer 1Three sea turtles visible near a white yacht at roughly 0:10 in Trailer 1.

15+SpeciesHabitatSourceNotesAmerican AlligatorGrassrivers urban pools, storesTrailer 1 (multiple scenes)The most visible animal in trailers. Appears in a lake (0:21), in a residential swimming pool (0:43), and inside a convenience store (0:48). The pool scene references real Florida nuisance alligator removal.Green IguanaUrban Vice CityKeysTrailer 1, Trailer 2Invasive species. Shown on a homeless man's shoulder in Trailer 1. Appears in additional scenes in Trailer 2.Burmese PythonGrassrivers (wild), Keys home (pet)Trailer 1, Trailer 2Spotted hiding in tall grass in Trailer 1 (~0:20). Also kept as a pet by Jason and Lucia in their Keys home (Trailer 2). See the Invasive Species section below.Loggerhead Sea TurtleOffshore waters, KeysTrailer 1Three sea turtles visible near a white yacht at roughly 0:10 in Trailer 1.

1616 Birds

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1818 Leonida's skies and wetlands host a variety of bird species, with flamingos being among the most visually prominent animals in the trailer footage.

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2020 SpeciesHabitatSourceNotesAmerican FlamingoGrassrivers wetlandsTrailer 1A large flock appears in the Grassrivers lake scene (~0:20-0:21). One of the most recognizable wildlife moments in the trailer.Brown PelicanCoastal and marine areasTrailer 1A formation of pelicans is shown flying low over the ocean (~0:12-0:19).Herring GullBeaches, coastal docksTrailer 1Visible in the opening scene of Trailer 1.Whooping CraneGrassrivers wetlandsTrailer 1 (fan analysis)Juvenile birds with cinnamon-brown necks spotted at lower left around 0:20 in Trailer 1. Endangered in real life.Mottled DuckGrassrivers lakesTrailer 1 (fan analysis)Small ducks visible in the lake near the flamingo flock (~0:21).

2121 Marine Life

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2323 The waters surrounding Leonida are home to several confirmed marine species. The ocean ecosystem appears to include both passive wildlife and potential hazards for players exploring underwater areas.

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2525 SpeciesHabitatSourceNotesSharks (multiple species)Offshore waters, marinasTrailer 1, Trailer 2 screenshotsMultiple shark species indicated. A bull shark has been specifically identified. Fan analyses also point to a tiger shark near surfers (~0:11 in Trailer 1) and a great white near a marina in Trailer 2 screenshots.Bottlenose DolphinCoastal watersTrailer 1A pod of four dolphins visible near a yacht at roughly 0:11 in Trailer 1.West Indian ManateeShallow coastal watersTrailer 1Spotted at approximately 0:35 in Trailer 1 in shallow water near Vice Beach. The Florida manatee is a subspecies of the West Indian manatee.

2626 Urban and Domestic Animals

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28-Vice Cityother urban areas host their own category of animals. These appear primarily as ambient background details that add life to the city environment.

28+Vice City other urban areas host their own category of animals. These appear primarily as ambient background details that add life to the city environment.

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3030 AnimalLocationDetailsBodega CatVice City storefrontsA cat is seen sitting on an ATM cleaning itself while Jason buys beer in Trailer 2. specifically highlighted the bodega cats in their trailer breakdown.ChihuahuaBeaches, urban areasA small dog running with pedestrians on a beach at roughly 0:22 in Trailer 1.RottweilerUrban areasVisible in poster form during a police raid scene in Trailer 2. Multiple dog breeds are expected.Pet Burmese PythonJason and Lucia's homeKept as a domestic pet in the protagonists' Keys residence. Visible inside their house in Trailer 2.

3131 Invasive Species

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3333 GTA VI specifically highlights Florida's real-world invasive species problem through two confirmed species. The Burmese python is the most prominent. It appears both in the wild, hiding in the tall grass of the Grassrivers (Trailer 1), and as a domestic pet in JasonLucia's home (Trailer 2). In real life, the Burmese python invasion of the Florida Everglades began in the 1990s after irresponsible exotic pet owners released them. Studies have documented catastrophic declines in native mammal populations: raccoons dropped by 99.3%, opossums by 98.9%, and bobcats by 87.5% in affected areas.

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3636 The green iguana is the second confirmed invasive species. It appears in both trailers and is explicitly labeled as non-native to Florida. Unlike the python, which is primarily a wilderness animal, iguanas are common in urban Vice City settings, appearing on sidewalks, fences, and rooftops.

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3838 POACH

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4040 The Protection of Animals and Controlled Hunting (POACH) is a law enforcement agency in Leonida that functions as the state's wildlife regulatory body. The acronym itself is the joke: an anti-poaching agency named after the act it is fighting. POACH is Leonida's satirical version of the real-world Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

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4242 POACH officers operate primarily in the Grassrivers region. One trailer scene shows a POACH employee in a Vapid police SUV pursuing what appear to be poachers hauling alligators in a pickup truck. A separate scene shows a POACH officer recovering an alligator from a residential swimming pool, directly referencing Florida's real nuisance alligator removal services.

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4444 POACH appears to function as a specialized law enforcement faction, similar to how standard police respond to crimes. Harming wildlife or engaging in poaching activities in the Grassrivers likely triggers a wanted-level response from POACH officers rather than standard police.

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4646 Hunting and Fishing

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4848 Both hunting and fishing have been confirmed as activities in GTA VI, representing a significant expansion over GTA V's minimal wildlife interaction systems.

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5050 Hunting appears in trailer footage with NPCs carrying out their own hunts, and the predator-prey ecosystem is visible in official screenshots showing panthers stalking deer herds in Mount Kalaga National Park. The poaching scenes (alligators tied to a truck bed with POACH in pursuit) suggest players can hunt illegally and face enforcement consequences. Mount Kalaga is specifically identified as a hunting area.

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5252 Fishing is confirmed through an official screenshot showing Jason holding a fishing rod on a boat. Players can fish from boats, kayaks, docks, and shorelines. Jason and Cal Hampton are shown fishing together in Trailer 2.

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5454 The hunting and fishing systems appear more developed than GTA V's Trevor-specific hunting minigame but are not expected to reach the depth of Red Dead Redemption 2's pelt-quality grading and trapper economy, given the modern urban setting.

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5656 Animal Behavior

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5858 GTA VI appears to feature an active predator-prey AI ecosystem rather than purely ambient animals. An official Rockstar screenshot shows a herd of deer being actively hunted by Florida panthers in Mount Kalaga, indicating that predators track and pursue prey independently of the player.

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6060 Alligators demonstrate environmental intrusion behavior, wandering into human spaces. They are shown entering a convenience store and a residential swimming pool in Trailer 1, posing threats to NPCs. This matches real Florida, where alligator encounters in urban and suburban areas are common.

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6262 Smaller animals exhibit ambient behaviors: raccoons forage through trash cans, cats clean themselves on ATMs, and birds fly in formations along the coast. Sharks patrol offshore waters with what fan databases describe as "ominous silhouettes beneath the waves," creating environmental hazards during ocean exploration.

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6464 Habitat Distribution

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6666 RegionBiomeNotable SpeciesGrassriversSubtropical wetlands (Everglades analog)Alligators, flamingos, deer, wild boar, Burmese pythons, whooping cranes, mottled ducks, panthersMount Kalaga National ParkHighland forest and canyonsWhite-tailed deer, Florida panthers, various birdsVice CityUrban metropolitanRaccoons, iguanas, cats, dogs, alligators (occasional intrusions)Leonida KeysTropical island chainIguanas, manatees, sharks, dolphins, sea turtles, pelicans, gullsOffshore / OceanOpen waterMultiple shark species, dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, pelicans

6767 Comparison to Previous Titles

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6969 FeatureGTA VGTA VITotal species~28 (13 next-gen exclusive)~30+ confirmedHuntingTrevor-specific minigameExpanded activity with POACH enforcementFishingNot featuredConfirmed (boats, kayaks, docks, shorelines)Predator-prey AIBasic (cougars attack player)Active ecosystem (panthers hunt deer herds)Urban wildlifeDogs, coyotesCats, dogs, raccoons, iguanas, rats, pigeons, alligator intrusionsInvasive speciesNot featuredBurmese python, green iguanaWildlife enforcementNot featuredPOACH agency with wanted-level system

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