Semuliki National Park
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Semuliki National Park is a national park in Bwamba County, a remote part of the Bundibugyo District in the Western Region of Uganda that was established in October 1993. It encompasses 219 km2 of East Africa's only lowland tropical rainforest. It is one of the richest areas of floral and faunal biodiversity in Africa, with bird and butterfly species being especially diverse. The park is managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. ()
Bundibugyo
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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
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
Elephant
Elephants, the largest land mammals on Earth, belong to the Elephantidae family within the Proboscidea order. There are three primary species: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant.
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Bison
Bison are large, hoofed mammals that belong to the genus Bison within the subfamily Bovinae. There are two extant species of bison and six that are extinct. Bison have existed since the Early Pleistocene epoch, with ancient species like Bison palaeosinensis and Bison...
Mammals
Mona monkey
The Mona monkey, an intriguing Old World primate, inhabits the forests of western Africa, particularly from Ghana to Cameroon. Intriguingly, they also settled on the Caribbean island of Grenada, having been transported there on slave ships during the 18th century.
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Bundibugyo