Kamuku National Park
Facts and practical information
The Kamuku National Park is a Nigerian national park in Kaduna State, Nigeria, with a total area of about 1,120 km2. The park has a typical Sudanian Savanna ecology. ()
Kaduna
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Wildlife
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Secretarybird
The secretarybird is a captivating bird of prey native to Africa, easily recognized by its unique combination of an eagle-like body and long, crane-like legs. First described by John Frederick Miller in 1779, this species stands out with its striking red-orange face...
Birds
Hartebeest
The hartebeest, commonly referred to as the kongoni, is a remarkable African antelope with eight recognized subspecies, some of which are now considered separate species. These animals are quite sizable, standing just over a meter tall at the shoulder.
Mammals
Rock hyrax
The rock hyrax, also known as the Cape hyrax, rock rabbit, and coney, is a captivating medium-sized mammal native to Africa and the Middle East. It belongs to the order Hyracoidea and is the sole species in the genus Procavia.
Mammals
Baboon
Baboons are intriguing primates belonging to the genus *Papio*, part of the 23 genera of Old World monkeys. There are five recognized species: hamadryas, Guinea, olive, yellow, and chacma baboons, each indigenous to different regions of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
Mammals
Denham's bustard
Denham's Bustard, also known as Stanley's Bustard, is a remarkable bird native to Sub-Saharan Africa. This species can be spotted in a variety of open habitats, including farmlands, grasslands, floodplains, and even areas of burnt fynbos.
Birds
Kaduna