Kiang West National Park
Facts and practical information
Kiang West National Park is one of the largest and most important wildlife reserves in the Gambia. It was declared a national park in 1987 and is managed by the Gambia Department of Parks and Wildlife Management. ()
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Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
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
Nile crocodile
The Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) is one of Africa’s most formidable predators, inhabiting freshwater environments across 26 countries on the continent. Classified as "Least Concern" by the IUCN since 1996, these crocodiles thrive in sub-Saharan Africa...
Reptiles
Spotted Hyaena
The spotted hyena, often referred to as the laughing hyena, is the sole extant member of the genus *Crocuta* and is native to Sub-Saharan Africa. According to the IUCN, the species is categorized as "least concern" due to its substantial population, estimated between...
Mammals
Bateleur
The Bateleur Eagle is a captivating, medium-sized bird of prey predominantly found in Africa and occasionally in parts of Arabia. As a member of the Accipitridae family, it stands out as the sole representative of the genus Terathopius and is possibly linked to the...
Birds
African (Cape) Clawless Otter
The African clawless otter, also known as the Cape clawless otter or groot otter, is the second-largest freshwater otter species. These captivating creatures inhabit savannah and lowland forest areas near permanent water sources throughout most of sub-Saharan Africa...
Mammals
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