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The wildlife of Nigeria consists of the flora and fauna of this country in West Africa. Nigeria has a wide variety of habitats, ranging from mangrove swamps and tropical rainforest to savanna with scattered clumps of trees. About 290 mammal species and 940 bird species have been recorded in the country.
They support a remarkable diversity of flora and fauna. The region is home to numerous endemic plant species, including rare and endangered ones. [ 18 ] The forests provide habitat for a rich variety of animals, such as primates (including the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee ), elephants, leopards, antelopes, reptiles, amphibians, and a vast array ...
The following is a list of ecoregions in Nigeria, according to the Worldwide Fund for Nature. Terrestrial ecoregions. by major habitat type.
Endemic fauna of Nigeria (1 C, 225 P) * Lists of animals of Nigeria (1 C) A. Animal welfare and rights in Nigeria (1 C) C. Fauna of the Cameroonian Highlands forests ...
This category contains the native flora of Nigeria as defined by the World Geographical Scheme for Recording Plant Distributions. Taxa of the lowest rank are always included; taxa of higher ranks (e.g. genus) are only included if monotypic or endemic.
Yankari Game Reserve is a large wildlife park and former National Park located in the south-central part of Bauchi State, in northeastern Nigeria.It covers an area of about 2,244 km 2 (866 sq mi) and is home to several natural warm water springs, as well as a wide variety of flora and fauna.
“[The gorilla is] a species listed under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora,” stated the ministry, as reported by Turkiye Today.
Hiking: There are a variety of hiking trails to choose from, ranging from easy to challenging. [27] Some of the most popular trails include the Omo River Trail, the Erin Camp Trail, and the Olokemeji Forest Trail. Hikers can enjoy the lush rainforest scenery, spot wildlife, and learn about the local flora and fauna from experienced guides.