the rare Shoebill Stork (a massive prehistoric-looking swamp-dweller with a strange clog-shaped bill), Uganda's Wildlife
Uganda has lots of different wildlife. It is a place that is wild and exciting. In an area of 236,580sq km (that is as big as Britain) there are over one thousand bird species. Some of these include:
the rare Shoebill Stork (a massive prehistoric-looking swamp-dweller with a strange clog-shaped bill), [Hint - put this list in a text box - factfile - Birds fo Uganda]
On top of this there are also hippos, crocodiles, lions, zebras, buffaloes, elephants, leopards, baboons, giraffes, cheetahs, Uganda kobs, the rare Sitatungas, water bucks, bush bucks, bush pigs, chimpanzees, jackals, topi and many more. There are other interesting primates Monkeys) such as the black-and-white colobus monkey, with its lovely flowing white tail.
One third of Uganda is covered by water where fish includes Tilapia, Tiger fish, Ngara, catfish, barbell and the Nile perch.
Ugandan Gorillas
About a half of the world’s mountain gorillas are found in the forests of Uganda, ancient rainforests and one of the few in Africa to have lasted throughout the last Ice Age. In these jungles one of the most thrilling tourist activity which take place is Gorilla tracking.Gorilla tracking can take the whole day and is very exciting but also exhausting. The guide leads you through the gorilla's world, explaining aspects of their lives and behaviour along the way.
The trackers and guides know the gorilla groups very well and know exactly where they live and what they like. They will take you to the area where they left the gorillas the day before. While walking, tourists can feel free to stop and look at birds or flowers that are found all over Uganda.
The National Parks of Uganda
Kibale National Park
776 sq km
The easiest to reach of Uganda's jungles, Kibale is home to a remarkable 13 primate species, including the very rare Red Colobus and L'Hoest's monkey. Kibale's major attraction, however, is the opportunity to track chimps - these delightful apes are very closely related to humans (ie, they are the nearest animals to us) and are tremendous fun to watch as they squabble and play in fruiting trees. A network of shady forest trails is great for anyone interested in plants and insects while bird watchers are in for a treat with 335 species recorded.
The very rare forest elephant, (smaller and hairier than its the African elephant) moves into the part of the park during certain seasons.
Bwindi National Park
Size 331 sq km
A magnificent jungle that cuts across the steep ridges of the Rift Valley. This is an ancient forest that is home to roughly half of the world's mountain gorillas.Looking deep into the brown eyes of these gentle giants is one of the highlights of a visit to the park. Bwindi is between 1,160 to 2,607m above sea level, which is much higher than the highest mountain in Britain. The national park has 90 mammal species, including 11 primates, of which the black-and-white colobus, with its lovely flowing white tail, is very common.
Semuliki National Park
Size:220 sq km
Semuliki National Park is near the western part of the country, on the border with the a country called The Democratic Republic of Congo. It is very old jungle. It has been around since the Pleistocene era (2.5 million years ago to about 12,000 years ago). This makes it one of the richest areas for both wild plants and animals, especially for birds.Once called the Toro Game Reserve, this large park and part of it includes Lake Albert.
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