Liwonde National Park
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Liwonde National Park, also known as Liwonde Wildlife Reserve, is a national park in southern Malawi, near the Mozambique border. The park was established in 1973, and has been managed by the nonprofit conservation organization African Parks since August 2015. African Parks built an electric fence around the perimeter of the park to help mitigate human-wildlife conflict. In early 2018, the adjacent Mangochi Forest Reserve was also brought under African Parks' management, almost doubling the size of the protected area. ()
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Wildlife
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Lion
The lion, a majestic big cat from the genus Panthera, roams the wilds of Africa and India. Known for its powerful build, rounded head, and distinctive tail tuft, the lion is a striking figure in the animal kingdom. Male lions, larger than females, are easily recognized...
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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.
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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.
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Martial eagle
The martial eagle, a majestic and formidable bird of prey, inhabits sub-Saharan Africa. It is the sole member of its genus, Polemaetus, and belongs to the booted eagle subfamily, distinguished by feathers that extend down their legs.
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White-rumped vulture
The white-rumped vulture, native to South and Southeast Asia, has faced critical endangerment since 2000 due to a dramatic population decline. This decline, primarily caused by diclofenac poisoning leading to kidney failure, has reduced what was once the world's most...
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