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Pendjari National Park

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Elephants walking through the savanna at Pendjari National Park in Benin.

Pendjari National Park

Pendjari National Park is a wonderful place in Benin, close to Burkina Faso. It is named after the Pendjari River and is famous for its amazing animals.

The park is home to many big animals, such as the African forest elephant, lion, hippopotamus, and African buffalo. You can also see many kinds of antelopes and over 300 different birds.

Pendjari National Park is very big, covering 2,755 square kilometres. It became a special UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2017, which means it is very important for nature and animals.

The park has beautiful rocky hills and many types of plants. It is a peaceful home for animals all year round, even though some parts can get rainy from June to November.

Images

A beautiful view of the tree-covered landscape in Pendjari National Park, Benin.
The Pendjari River during the dry season, forming the border between Burkina Faso and Benin, with wildlife from Arli and Pendjari National Parks.
A buffalo in Pendjari National Park, showcasing the wildlife found in this African conservation area.
Antelopes and other wildlife in Pendjari National Park, a beautiful natural habitat in West Africa.
A hartebeest running swiftly in Pendjari National Park, showcasing the speed of this impressive African antelope.
A majestic West African male lion from Pendjari National Park in Benin.
A female kingfisher bird with black and white speckled feathers and a long black beak, hovering near water in Pendjari National Park.
A colorful Senegal chameleon perched on a branch in the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, showcasing its unique camouflage abilities.
African toads in Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, Benin
A colorful chameleon from Pendjari National Park in Benin.
A beautiful Acraea caecilia butterfly from Pendjari National Park in Benin.
A beautiful scene from Pendjari National Park showcasing its diverse natural habitats and wildlife.

Related articles

Benin
Burkina Faso
African forest elephant
Lion
Hippopotamus
African buffalo

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