El-Kouf National Park
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El Kouf National Park, established in 1975, is one of the seven national parks of Libya. El Kouf is located along Libya's northeastern Mediterranean coastline and has both marine and terrestrial biodiversity. Libya also has five other reserves, twenty four protected areas and two wetlands, Ain Elshakika Wetland and Ain Elzarga Wetland, protected under the Ramsar Convention since 2000. ()
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Wildlife
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Egyptian vulture
The Egyptian vulture, also known as the white scavenger vulture or pharaoh's chicken, is a remarkable bird that stands out within the vulture family. It is the sole representative of the Neophron genus and boasts a vast range that extends from the Iberian Peninsula...
Birds
Great bustard
The great bustard, a distinctive bird from the bustard family and the sole member of the genus Otis, flourishes in open grasslands and farmlands extending from Morocco to East Asia. Unfortunately, it has been classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 1996.
Birds
Barbary macaque
The Barbary macaque, also known as the Barbary ape or magot, is a unique species of macaque that exists outside of Asia. These fascinating primates inhabit the Atlas Mountains of Algeria and Morocco, with a small but noteworthy population in Gibraltar.
Mammals
Green peafowl
The green peafowl, native to Southeast Asia, is an endangered species primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Unlike the more familiar Indian peafowl, male and female green peafowls appear quite similar, both exhibiting large bodies with iridescent green...
Birds
Red fox
The red fox, the largest member of the true fox family, inhabits the Northern Hemisphere, including regions in North America, Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa. This versatile animal thrives in a variety of environments and maintains a diverse diet.
Mammals
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