Learn how to capture all wild animals in Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain using tranquilizers, Fulton extraction, or Capture Cages. Find locations and rarities.
Alright, so you've probably noticed there are a bunch of critters running around in Afghanistan and Africa in Metal Gear Solid V. These aren't just for show – you can actually capture them! It's a neat little side activity that can net you some rare stuff. There are a few ways to go about it, and knowing which method to use for which animal is key.
The most straightforward way is to tranquilize an animal with your stun gun or tranquilizer rounds, then snag 'em with a Fulton. For the really small ones, you might even be able to just pick them up after they're out. Keep in mind, though, three specific animals are tied to Side Ops, so you'll have to complete those missions to snag them.
Then there's the Capture Cage, which is a lifesaver for some of the rarer beasts. You just set these up in the wild, and when you extract via helicopter (and I mean *actually* boarding the chopper, not just quitting to the ACC), you might find a new friend waiting for you. The better the cage rank, the rarer the animal you can catch. Seriously, some animals are only obtainable with these cages, so developing them is a must.
Rarity Key:
- C = Common
- UC = Uncommon
- R = Rare
- UR = Ultra Rare (often tied to Side Ops)
- SR = Super Rare
Here’s the breakdown of what you can find and where:
Afghanistan Animals
| Animal | Rarity | Capture? | Location |
| Gerbil | C | Capture Cage | Afghanistan/Africa; Very common in both areas. |
| Long-eared Hedgehog | UC | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Slightly southeast of Wialo Village. |
| Afghan Pika | R | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; At the landing zone southwest of Serak Power Plant. |
| Common Raven | C | Pick up/Capture Cage | Afghanistan/Africa; Can be found flying in a lot of places (Aabe Shifap Ruins is one place); Can be caught in a Capture Cage. |
| Black Stork | R | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Near Wialo Village. |
| Oriental Stork | C | Fulton | Afghanistan; Can be found flying around during Mission 11. |
| Griffon Vulture | C | Fulton/Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Can be found flying around Sakhra Ee Village and you can also use Capture Cage there. |
| Karakul Sheep | C | Fulton | Afghanistan; Fairly common throughout the area where Spugmay Keep and Wialo Village; Is also the target for Side Ops 47 |
| Cashmere Goat | C | Fulton | Afghanistan; Can be found roaming around at Aabe Shifap Ruins (Day) |
| Gray Wolf | C | Fulton | Afghanistan; Just north of the LZ that’s west of Sakhra Ee Village (Night) |
| Brown Bear | R | Fulton | Afghanistan; Found near landing zone just south of Wakh Sind Barracks |
| Himalayan Brown Bear | SR | Fulton | Afghanistan; Part of Side Ops 48 |
| Deathstalker | C | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Near Wialo Village |
| Oriental Ratsnake | UC | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Near Wialo Village |
| Russian Tortoise | UC | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Go slightly northeast from the LZ that is west of Shago Village and plant the cages (not so close together) on top of the largest dune you can find. |
| Bechstein’s Bat | C | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Another very common animal that you’ll get a lot when going after the other animals |
| Tree Pangolin | SR | Capture Cage | Africa; At the landing zone just east of Nova Braga Airport |
| Sand Cat | R | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; There are two LZs southeast of Lamar Khaate Palace. You want to go to the one that is a little more north of the other. Plant the cages at the LZ. |
| Caracal | SR | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Go to the LZ to the southeast of Yakho Oboo Supply Outpost. From there, head ever so slightly to the northeast, to the top of the small hill and plant the cages. |
| Red Fox | R | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; At the landing zone due east of Wakh Sind Barracks |
| Blanford’s Fox | SR | Capture Cage | Afghanistan; Find guard post #4 and land nearby, then follow the mountains as you go west. You should see a haoma on your map, which is where you want to be. Plant the cages slightly southwest from that haoma. |
Africa Animals
| Animal | Rarity | Capture? | Location |
| Four-toed Hedgehog | UC | Capture Cage | Africa; Just east of Kiziba Camp. |
| Trumpeter Hornbill | C | Capture Cage | Africa; Just east of Kiziba Camp. |
| Martial Eagle | R | Capture Cage | Africa; Just north of Kunoko ya Nioka Station, right outside of the northern entrance |
| Nubian | C | Fulton | Africa; Found wandering to the west of Bampeve Plantation (Day) |
| Boer Goat | C | Fulton | Africa; Can be found south of Guard Post #15 (Day) |
| Wild Ass | C | Fulton | Africa/Afghanistan; One spot where they can be found is north of Kunoko ya Nioka Station (Day) |
| Grant’s Zebra | C | Fulton | Africa; Can find some right outside of Nova Braga Airport, closer to the LZ just east of it (Day) |
| Okapi | SR | Fulton | Africa; Go to the LZ to the east of Kungenga Mines, the head directly west towards the place. You should be able to spot some in the clearing on the southern side of the road (Day) |
| African Wild Dog | R | Fulton | Africa; Just to the east of Mfinda Oilfield (Night) |
| Side-striped Jackal | C | Fulton | Africa; Will accompany the Anubis during Side Ops 50 |
| Anubis | SR | Fulton | Africa; Part of Side Ops 50 |
| Emperor Scorpion | C | Capture Cage | Africa; At landing zone just southwest of Nova Braga Airport |
| Black Mamba | UC | Capture Cage | Africa; Just east of Kiziba Camp |
| Tsuchinoko | UR | Capture Cage | Africa; From landing zone east of Kungenga Mines, go north around the rocky terrain and find the water there. Plant the cages in the water. |
| Rainbow Agama | UC | Capture Cage | Africa; Just east of Kiziba Camp |
| Namaqua Chameleon | R | Capture Cage | Africa; At landing zone in between Guard Posts #22 and #23 |
| African Fat-tailed Gecko | C | Capture Cage | Africa; At landing zone just west of Ngumba Industrial Zone (on a rock) |
| African Bullfrog | R | Capture Cage | Africa; From the LZ west of Ngumba Industrial Zone, go northeast until you find a broken bridge. Drop down into the waters below, which is where you want to plant the cages. |
| Leopard Tortoise | UC | Capture Cage | Africa; From the landing zone south of Masa Village, go past the waterfall and up the hill, then plant the cages right there. |
| Rock Hyrax | R | Capture Cage | Africa; Follow the beaten road southeast from the LZ just east of Mfinda Oilfield. When you come to the intersection, plant the cages on the east side of that intersection. |
| African Civet | SR | Capture Cage | Africa; Land at the LZ south and slightly west from Bampeve Plantation and plant the cages there. |
| Marsh Mongoose | SR | Capture Cage | Africa; Land near Kiziba Camp and go to the southern side of it. You want to plant the cages in the water due south of the camp. |
| Honey Badger | SR | Capture Cage | Africa/Afghanistan; Land at the LZ to the east of Kiziba Camp. Go southeast a bit and look for the open field, which is where you want to plant the cages. |
Special Side Op Animals
| Animal | Rarity | Capture? | Location |
| Jehuty | UR | Fulton | Africa; Part of Side Ops 49. |
| Lappet-faced Vulture | C | Fulton/Capture Cage | Africa; Task in Mission 13; Can also be captured using a cage north of Kungenga Mines |
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