About
Cross River National Park, established in 1991, protects one of the oldest and most biodiverse tropical rainforests in Africa, covering approximately 4,000 square kilometers. Divided into the Oban and Okwangwo divisions, the park is home to the critically endangered Cross River gorilla (the world's rarest great ape), drill monkeys, forest elephants, and over 900 butterfly species. The park contains communities of the Ekuri, Boki, and other Cross River peoples who have practiced sustainable forest management for centuries.
Location Details
Latitude:
5.6167
Longitude:
8.75
Approximate (region level)
About This Data
Natural heritage sites represent locations of ecological and cultural significance within Nigeria.
Boundaries are approximate and based on conservation and environmental research.
Sources
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Nigerian Conservation Research
Academic (compiled)