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The rich and varied Wildlife in Niamey can be best seen in the National Park W located here. Actually the 'W' part of this National Park that is located in Niger is situated in the intermediary zone between savannah and forest lands. Due to this transitional positioning, the National Park W in Niamey represents important ecosystem characteristics of both the West African Woodlands and Savannah Bio-geographical Province. The rich diversity of Wildlife in Niamey has made it a popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts.

Wildlife in Niamey: National Park W

The site of National Park W in Niamey reflects the impact of long continuing relations between natural resources and humans ever since the Neolithic times and illustrates the entire process of evolution of biodiversity in this zone. The W National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the country of Niger. While a large part of this park is in Niger, some of its parts also extend to some regions of Benin and Burkina Faso. In order to create this park, a decree was passed on 4 August 1954.

The "W" shape of this national park can be attributed to the meandering course of River Niger. This nature park covers a total area of 10,000 km² and is largely unoccupied by human population. The rich biodiversity of this park and the vital role that it has played in the evolution of this diversity earned it the esteemed position of a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year 1996. On your trip to this park, you can spot a number of animal species here. However, the main attractions of this park are its large mammals that include aardvarks, baboons, buffalo, caracal, cheetahs, elephants, hippopotamuses, leopards, lions, serval and warthogs.

As the National Park W in Niamey is bordered by the Niger River, which is one of the largest rivers of Africa, this national park also serves as an important wetland for the survival of bird species. Thus, if you are an avid bird watcher, you can come to this park and spot some rare and colorful species of avifauna.

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