- Tsingy de Namoroka Strict Nature Reserve
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Namoroka National Park IUCN Category II (National Park)
Tsingy located at Namoroka National ParkLocation of Namoroka National Park
Location Northwestern Madagascar Nearest city Soalala, Mahajanga Coordinates 16°28′S 45°20′E / 16.467°S 45.333°ECoordinates: 16°28′S 45°20′E / 16.467°S 45.333°E Area 220.71 km² Governing body Madagascar National Parks Association (PNM-ANGAP) Tsingy de Namoroka Strict Nature Reserve, also known as Namoroka National Park, is a strict nature reserve located in the northwestern part of Madagascar in the Mahajanga Province, specifically, the Soalala District.
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History
Namoroka National Park was established in 1927[1] and became a special reserve in 1966.
Climate and geography
Located in the northwestern part of Madagascar about 50 km south of Soalala, Tsingy de Namoroka has a dry season lasting about seven months with a rainy season lasting only five months. The resulting precipitation is about 115 cm per year, while the average temperature hovers around 25°C.
The park is known for its tsingy walls, caves, canyons, and natural swimming pools.
Fauna
Like much of Madagascar, Tsingy de Namoroka is known for its abundant and diverse wildlife. Of its over 81 species of birds, 31 are endemic to Madagascar with 23 other species endemic to Madagascar and other neighboring islands.[2]
Tsingy de Namoroka is also home to over 30 species of reptiles, five types of frogs, and 16 mammals, including eight lemurs.[3] Specifically, Namoroka is home to the following lemur species[3]:
- Von der Decken's Sifaka
- Red Lemur
- Eastern Lesser Bamboo Lemur
- Masoala Fork-crowned Lemur
- Gray Mouse Lemur
- Milne-Edwards' Sportive Lemur
- Fat-tailed Dwarf Lemur
- Aye-aye
In pop culture
Namoroka was chosen as the code name for the web browser Mozilla Firefox 3.6.[4]
References
- ^ The Tsingy de Namoroka National Park Sitesheet. World Database on Protected Areas.
- ^ Tsingy de Namoroka. Madagascar National Parks. Retrieved on 2009-03-30.
- ^ a b Namoroka. Wild Madagascar. Retrieved on 2009-03-30.
- ^ "Firefox 3.6 Namoroka". Mozilla. April 3rd, 2009. Retrieved on 2009-04-04.
See also
External links
National Parks and Reserves of Madagascar Strict Nature Reserves 
National parks Montagne d'Ambre · Andohahela · Andringitra · Ankarafantsika · Baie de Baly · Bemaraha · Isalo · Kirindy Mitea · Mantadia · Marojejy · Masoala · Midongy du sud · Ranomafana · Tsimanampetsotsa · Zahamena · Zombitse-VohibasiaWildlife Reserves Analamazoatra · Analamerana · Andranomena · Ambatovaky · Forêt d'Ambre · Ambohijanahary · Ambohitantely · Anjanaharibe-Sud · Ankarana · Bemarivo · Beza Mahafaly · Bora · Kalambatritra · Kasijy · Manombo · Mangerivola · Maningoza · Manongarivo · Marotandrano · Nosy Mangabe · Pic d'Ivohibe · Tampoketsa AnalamaitsoCategories:- IUCN Category II
- Mahajanga Province
- National parks and reserves of Madagascar
- Protected areas established in 1927
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