Lake Chad Significant Wetland

Now Cameroon joins three other nations in recognizing the Lake Chad wetland for international significance. This shortly after Cameroon names Mt. Cameroon a new national park.

"Actually an inland delta, the new internationally protected wetland covers 2.6 million hectares, and is vital to countless birds as well as endangered otters, gazelles and elephants. The Lake is also home to hippopotamuses and Nile Crocodiles.

"The Lake Chad basin is home to over 20 million people, with the majority dependent on the lake and other wetlands for their fishing, hunting, farming and grazing."

[Field Trip Earth]