Niger National Parks - Complete List

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Air and Ténéré is one of Africa's largest protected areas, combining desert and mountain landscapes. The reserve features dramatic rock formations, sand dunes, and rare desert wildlife including addax antelope and Barbary sheep. It serves as a critical refuge for both Saharan wildlife and nomadic Tuareg communities.

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Dosso Reserve is a protected area in southwestern Niger characterized by savanna woodland. The reserve provides habitat for various wildlife species and serves as an important ecological corridor. It plays a crucial role in preserving the region's biodiversity and traditional pastoral practices.

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Gadabédji is a faunal reserve established to protect the native wildlife of the Sahel region. The reserve is particularly important for the conservation of dorcas gazelles and other desert-adapted species. It represents one of the last protected areas in central Niger's pastoral zone.

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Kokorou is a crucial wetland site recognized under the Ramsar Convention. The area serves as an important stopover for migratory birds and supports local waterbird populations. The wetland complex includes seasonal lakes and marshes that are vital for both wildlife and local communities.

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Termit and Tin Toumma is one of Africa's largest protected areas, encompassing vast stretches of the Sahara Desert. The reserve is home to some of the last remaining populations of addax antelope and dama gazelle. It represents a crucial sanctuary for threatened desert wildlife and unique Saharan ecosystems.

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W National Park is part of the larger W-Arly-Pendjari complex spanning three countries. The park features diverse savanna ecosystems and hosts significant populations of West African wildlife including elephants and lions. It is named after the W-shaped bends in the Niger River that forms its boundary.