Nki National Park
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Nki National Park is a national park in southeastern Cameroon, located in its East Province. The closest towns to Nki are Yokadouma, Moloundou and Lomie, beyond which are rural lands. Due to its remoteness, Nki has been described as "the last true wilderness." It has a large and varied ecosystem, and it is home to over 265 species of birds, and the forests of Cameroon contain some of the highest population density of forest elephants of any nation with an elephant density of roughly 2.5 per square kilometer for Nki and neighboring Boumba Bek National Park combined. These animals are victims of poaching, which has been a major problem since an economic depression in the 1980s. The indigenous people follow in the footsteps of the poachers, attracted by the financial opportunities. The removal of logging industries from the park, on the other hand, has been a success; it is no longer considered a major threat to Nki's wilderness. ()
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Bongo
The bongo is a captivating forest-dwelling herbivore easily recognized by its striking reddish-brown coat, distinctive black and white markings, and long, slightly spiraled horns. These animals are primarily nocturnal and have a complex social structure.
Mammals
Leopard
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Mammals
Nile crocodile
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Reptiles
Chimpanzee
Chimpanzees, scientifically known as Pan troglodytes, are a captivating species of great apes native to tropical Africa. Recognized in four confirmed subspecies, these primates are among our closest relatives. Covered in coarse black hair, they are both larger and more...
Mammals
Gorilla
Gorillas are intriguing, terrestrial apes that primarily consume a plant-based diet. They inhabit central Sub-Saharan Africa, residing in tropical and subtropical forests at various elevations. There are two main species of gorillas: eastern and western, which are...
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