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Yankari National Park, Nigeria

Yankari National Park

National Park
West AfricaDesignated in 19912,244 km²
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Nigeria's most visited park, known for its elephant herds and for the Wikki warm springs.

Area

2,244 km²

Designated in

1991

Region

West Africa

Highlight

The Wikki warm springs and savannah

Location

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Yankari National Park: 42 documented species

Mammals10Birds11Reptiles14Fish

Flora and ecosystems

Ecosystems found in Nigeria, where Yankari National Park lies.

Tropical rainforestSavannahDesertMarine / coastal

Experiences in this park

Birdwatching

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Same country: Nigeria

Same country: Nigeria

Same type of protected area: National Park

Same type of protected area: National Park

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Climate

Tropical, Arid / desert

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Area
2,244 km²
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Gastropoda1
Insecta4
Arachnida1

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Wetland
Nigeria · West Africa
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Cuban trogon (Cuba's national bird) · Cuban hutia

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CountryNigeria

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