National Parks & Reserves in Morocco
include:
* Bokkoyas Biological Reserve
* Merdja Zerga Biological Reserve
* Sous-Massa
* Toubkal
Birds
210 Species of Birds including woodpecker, flamingo, spoonbills,
storks, ducks, waders, coots and 11 other threatened species.
Mammals
105 Species including golden jackal, red fox, crane, leopard,
Egyptian cobra and 18 other threatened species.
Wetland Wildlife
Neighboring the Moulay Bousselham lagoon is a large wetland
area, recently given a protected wildlife status, known as Merdja
Zerga. This open unproductive space is used for grazing by wandering
herds of sheep, cattle and goats, while around the margin are
lines of dwarf palm and the giant succulent agave. This variety
of habitat, and the huge extent of the site, ensures satisfying
bird watching all year round. There are large numbers of waders,
including a large colony of flamingoes, plus little ringed plovers,
black-winged stilts and black tailed godwits.
Cedar Forest Wildlife
The cedar forest which lies to the south of Azrou is a unique
habitat in Morocco; it has a luxuriant atmosphere and is surrounded
by the Middle Atlas range. The cedar forest shelters many troupes
of Barbary apes, which is one of the wildlife highlights in
Morocco. They can be found feeding along the forest margins,
they are shy animals and any excessive intrusion will send them
directly to the utmost top of the branches of the cedar forest.
High Atlas Wildlife
The High Atlas has unique fauna and flora, which are accessible
even to the most unenthusiastic hiker if you base yourself at
Oukaimeden, Imlil or Ouirgane. Butterflies which brave these
heights include the Moroccan copper and desert orange tip. Other
inhabitants range from the almost invisible praying mantis to
the scampering ground squirrel and the rare elephant shrew.
For Further Informations Please Visit:
http://www.morocco.com/area-guide/national-parks/
http://www.chm.ma/home/index.htm
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