Waza National Park
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Waza National Park is a national park in the Department of Logone-et-Chari, in Far North Region, Cameroon. It was founded in 1934 as a hunting reserve, and covers a total of 1,700 km2. Waza achieved national park status in 1968, and became a UNESCO biosphere reserve in 1979. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Cheetah
The cheetah, a large feline found in Africa and central Iran, is renowned for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds between 80 to 128 km/h. Built for speed, cheetahs possess a lightweight frame, long slender legs, and a lengthy tail.
Mammals
Leopard
Leopards, belonging to the Felidae family and the genus Panthera, are among the five big cats in this group. They inhabit sub-Saharan Africa, parts of Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and East Asia.
Mammals
Greater spotted eagle
The greater spotted eagle, or simply spotted eagle, is a majestic bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family. Its scientific name, *Clanga clanga*, comes from an Ancient Greek word meaning "scream." This impressive eagle is quite sizable, measuring between 59...
Birds
White-backed vulture
The white-backed vulture, a member of the Accipitridae family, is an Old World vulture closely related to the European griffon vulture. This medium-sized bird is easily identifiable by its distinctive white neck ruff and whitish back.
Birds
Rüppell's Vulture
Rüppell's vulture, also known as Rüppell's griffon vulture, is an intriguing bird native to the Sahel region of central Africa. Sadly, their populations are in decline, with only about 22,000 remaining primarily due to habitat loss and poisoning.
Birds
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