mamili

Mamili National Park is a protected area located in the Bakassi Peninsula of Nigeria, West Africa. The park covers an area of approximately 6,000 hectares and is situated on the edge of Lake Chad. It is one of the most remote and inaccessible national parks in the country, with its terrain characterized by sand dunes, sabkhas, and dense forest.

The park's diverse fauna includes a range of desert-adapted species such as dorcas gazelle, fennec fox, and brown tome. Other inhabitants include wetland birds, waterbucks, and red-fronted gazelle. The coastline of Lake Chad provides a habitat for the endangered white-backed pelican, vulnerable species such as the brown hooded wheatear, and over a hundred other bird species.

The park's geographical position makes it one of the most important habitats for aquatic birds in Africa. Its palm savannah, grasslands, and mangrove forests offer refuge to several endangered species. Human activities within the park have led to habitat destruction and competition for resources with wildlife.

Conservation measures are aimed at halting the degradation of habitats through activities such as burning of sabkha and gradual destruction of forest cover. Research initiatives support the development of strategies for coexistence with wildlife and human residents, along with educational campaigns targeting surrounding communities.