Difference between revisions of "Garamba National Park"
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Established in 1938, '''Garamba National Park''' is one of the oldest national parks in Africa. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1980. The park is home to the world's only remaining wild population of northern white rhinos, who are critically endangered by excessive poaching which, will illegal, reaps tremendous profits due to the scarcity and value of their horns. The park once ran a program that domesticated wild elephants so tourists could ride them, but it is believed this program has been discontinued. | Established in 1938, '''Garamba National Park''' is one of the oldest national parks in Africa. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1980. The park is home to the world's only remaining wild population of northern white rhinos, who are critically endangered by excessive poaching which, will illegal, reaps tremendous profits due to the scarcity and value of their horns. The park once ran a program that domesticated wild elephants so tourists could ride them, but it is believed this program has been discontinued. | ||
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[[Category:National parks of Zaire]] | [[Category:National parks of Zaire]] | ||
[[Category:World Heritage List]] | [[Category:World Heritage List]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:53, 26 December 2006
| Country | Zaire |
| Coordinates | 4°0′″N, 29°15′″E |
| Total area | 4,920 km² |
| Established | 1938 |
| Governing body | l'Institut Zaïrois pour la Conservation de la Nature |
Established in 1938, Garamba National Park is one of the oldest national parks in Africa. It was designated as a World Heritage Site in 1980. The park is home to the world's only remaining wild population of northern white rhinos, who are critically endangered by excessive poaching which, will illegal, reaps tremendous profits due to the scarcity and value of their horns. The park once ran a program that domesticated wild elephants so tourists could ride them, but it is believed this program has been discontinued.
