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The fauna and flora in Senegal

 
 

The fauna and flora

Djoudj National Park Djoudj National ParkEntire colonies of pelicans, pink flamingoes, purple herons, egrets, and cormorants have chosen to make Djoudj National Park their home. FX Gutton

Senegalese vegetation is essentially composed of small brambly bushes as the country consists mostly of desert. However the southern region of Casamance receives more rainfall and has forests of baobab and kapok, the well-known African tree. Senegal has six national parks and several reserves in which the wildlife is highly protected. Djoudj Park alone is home to over 400 bird species and is therefore classed a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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