Background

Background The Niokolo Koba national park (Parc National du Niokolo Koba - PNNK) is the largest and oldest national park in Senegal lying in its south-eastern part betwe­en 12°30‘-13°20‘N and 18°30‘-13°42‘W. It was established in 1954 as the last refuge for large West African fauna in Senegal. The original area of 260 000 ha has been extended to 913 000 ha. In 1981 the Niokolo Koba national park was proclaimed a Reserve of Biosphere in the framework of the UNESCO, “Man and Biosphere” programme… More information...

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