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[[File:1997 278-13 Sahara Niger.jpg|300px|thumbnail|View from Sahara to the Aïr Mountains]] |
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''' and Ténéré Natural Reserve''' is in [[Northern Niger]]. Made up of of the Aïr Mountains and the Ténéré desert, it's Africa's largest protected area and [[UNESCO World Heritage Site]]. |
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==Understand== |
==Understand== |
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===Landscape=== |
===Landscape=== |
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Covering two different areas the landscape is varied. The desert includes living dunes. The mountains are remote and have had little human interaction. |
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===Flora and fauna=== |
===Flora and fauna=== |
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An important part of the park is the addax sanctuary, where the critically endangered white antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) lives. |
An important part of the park is the addax sanctuary, where the critically endangered white antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) lives. is also . |
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The park is also designated an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International. It is an important place for migratory birds. In all there have been 165 species of birds identified in the Reserve. |
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===Climate=== |
===Climate=== |
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==Stay safe== |
==Stay safe== |
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See warning on [[Niger]] page. |
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Revision as of 03:36, 16 February 2024
Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserve is in Northern Niger. Made up of the eastern half of the Aïr Mountains and the western sections of the Ténéré desert, it's Africa's largest protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Understand
History
The park was founded in 1988 and listed by UNESCO in 1991, but it has been listed as a world heritage site in danger since 1992.
Landscape
Covering two different areas the landscape is varied. The desert includes living dunes. The mountains are remote and have had little human interaction.
Flora and fauna
An important part of the park is the addax sanctuary, where the critically endangered white antelope (Addax nasomaculatus) lives. It is also important for the survival of two other threatened antelopes: the Dorcus gazelle and Leptocere gazelle.
The park is also designated an Important Bird Area by Birdlife International. It is an important place for migratory birds. In all there have been 165 species of birds identified in the Reserve.
Climate
Get in
Agadez, about 100 km to the south, is the nearest major city.
Fees and permits
Get around
See
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Lodging
Camping
Backcountry
Stay safe
See warning on Niger page.