Meru National Park
Facts and practical information
Meru National Park is a Kenyan national park located east of Meru, 350 km from Nairobi. Covering an area of 870 km2, it is one best known national parks in Kenya. Rainfall in this area is abundant with 635–762 mm in the west of the park and 305–356 mm in the east. The rainfall results in tall grass and lush swamps. ()
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Wildlife
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Common Hippopotamus
The hippopotamus, or hippo, is a fascinating and hefty mammal native to Africa, renowned for its massive barrel-shaped body, wide-opening mouth, and almost hairless skin. These semiaquatic giants can weigh around 1,500 kg on average.
Mammals
Grevy's Zebra
The Grévy's zebra, also known as the imperial zebra, is the largest and most endangered of the three zebra species, with the other two being the plains zebra and the mountain zebra. Native to Kenya and Ethiopia, these zebras are named after Jules Grévy.
Mammals
East African cheetah
The East African cheetah roams the grasslands and savannas of East Africa, inhabiting countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, and Somalia. They are particularly prevalent within the Serengeti ecosystem and Maasai Mara.
Mammals
Eastern black rhinoceros
The eastern black rhinoceros, also known as the East African black rhinoceros or eastern hook-lipped rhinoceros, is a critically endangered subspecies of the black rhinoceros. Due to extensive poaching for their horns, their population has decreased by 90% over the...
Mammals
African bush elephant
The African bush elephant, often referred to as the African savanna elephant, holds the distinction of being the largest land animal on Earth. Male elephants can reach heights of up to 3.96 meters at the shoulder and both males and females possess tusks that grow...
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