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Niger is a country in the African continent that abounds in wildlife. Parks in Niger act as reserves and conservation areas for these wildlife species. Many animals in the African forests have become rare and endangered species and are protected in these national parks in Niger. The national parks in Niger are evidence of bio-diversity at its best.
National Parks of Niger
National parks of Niger are a treasure house of various species of fauna. There are two national parks in Niger that are worth-mentioning-the Abaaba National Park and W National Park. These national parks have also become a center of tourist attraction in the country.
The Abaaba National Park was established in the year 1987, with an objective of protecting the wildlife culture in the nearby areas. Human activity was hampering the ecological balance of the area. The national park in Niger contains many rare species of birds and animals, including the Black Rhino.
Another important national park of Niger is ‘W’ National Park. This Niger national park has been declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Spread over an expansive area of 2,20,000 hectares, the park is located on the banks of River Niger. There are innumerable species, which have made the national park their permanent home. Some of the wildlife species include elephants, giraffes, hyena, jackal, various forms of monkeys and baboons, duiker, hippopotamus, antelopes, hartebeest, gazelle, francolins, bustards, guinea-fowl, vultures, ibis, stork, egret and many more. The Niger River is a permanent home of several reptiles, which include pythons and crocodiles as well as several varieties of fish.
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