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Somalia Flora & Fauna




Somalia Flora and Fauna is varied in nature, which are typical to the climatic conditions and geographical area of Somalia.
Somalia Flora
Somalia experiences a semi-arid type of climate and hence the kind of vegetation that is known to grow in Somalia is also "semi desert" by nature. However, Somalia is characterized by rich and dense vegetation compared to the other African nations. Some of the well known species that are found in Somalia are acacia, candelabra, baobab, and aloes. Some of the trees such as pine, dune, juniper, coconut and plants such as flamboyant had been imported from the other countries and now grow in abundance in Somalia.
Somalia Fauna
The animal life in Somalia is very rich and diverse. Different species even the rarest ones can be seen in the densely forested areas of Somalia. Some of the wild animals which are commonly sighted in Somalia are lion, giraffe, zebra, elephant, hyena, gazelle, crocodile, baboon, lizard, boar, wildcat and many more. Snakes of different types are also common in Somalia such as krait, cobra and puff adder. The domestic animals of Somalia include goats, camel, and sheep. The most popular birds of Somalia are heron, green pigeon, ostrich, and duck. Thus, it can be concluded that proper knowledge about Somalia Flora and Fauna provides with better understanding of Somalia.