Kafta-Shiraro National Park
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Kafta-Shiraro National Park
Kafta-Sheraro National Park (KSNP), which was recognized as a Park in 2007, is situated in Tigray. Estimated total area of 6000 square km, the Kafta-Shiraro National Park is located 600 km northwest of Mekelle the capital city of Tigray and is relatively not densely populated and with much better natural vegetation. The Kafta-Shiraro National Park is home to many ungulates, predators and other wild animal species.
Altitude ranges between 550m and 1800 m. The main rainy season is from July to September, with a short rainy season from February to April with mean annual rainfall about 400-650mm. The Kafta-Shiraro National Park conserves 42 mammals 167 birds and 9 reptile species. It has biodiversity and ecosystems with mosaic woodlands of Combretum-Terminalia, Acacia-Commiphora, Dry-evergreen montane, scrubland and riparian vegetation. The park also hosts larger mammals such as Caracal, Aardvark, Roan antelope, African Elephant, Crested porcupine, Greater kudu, Defassa waterbuck, Dikdik, oribi, Black-backed jackal, Honey badger, Abyssinian hare, Aardvark, Leopard).