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Ethiopia is one of the best kept secrets in the world for seeing an astonishing range of wildlife. While you can certainly see some of the larger and more obvious game animals such as lions and elephants in various areas of the country, Ethiopia's main attraction lies in the sheer variety of its smaller and perhaps less dramatic wildlife.

Ethiopia was very forward-looking in designating many regions of the country as National Parks at a very early date. Today there are some 15 or more areas where wildlife is protected. Some of these are specialist areas, like the Babille Elephant

Sanctuary, but many others contain a wider range of interesting and rare animals. The different habitats of these parks very much reflect the diversity of the country itself.

Most notable of all in Ethiopia is the variety of endemic species that can be seen, both mammals and birds. Ethiopia is, for example, one of the most satisfying countries in the world for the adventurous bird-watcher, yet it does not take an experienced ornithologist to delight in the variety of colourful inhabitants of the trees and bushes, both in the town and the countryside.

Use the blue links at the top right of this page to see details of the animal and bird life in Ethiopia, as well as a brief resumé of the protected areas.

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