in the Los Glaciares National Park. In fact, Cerro Torre a part of a mountain chain of four mountains. Other three mountains named Punta Herron, Torre Egger and Cerro Stand hard. The 3128 meters high Cerro Torre is the highest peak among this mountain group. ...
Africa’s second highest peak boasts spectacular flora and fauna, ever changing scenery and far fewer other trekkers than its more famous neighbour Mount Kilimanjaro. To reach the trekkers’ summit of Point Lenana, you’ll need good fitness levels, a sleeping bag and a sense of adventure, but...
Virunga Mountains, Rwanda, Uganda, and D.R Congo To find our next landmark, we travel to the center of the African continent where extending about 50 miles (80 km) along the borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda; we find the Virunga Mountains. What’s so...
Alpine chough is a medium-sized mountain dwelling bird that lives in the high mountains of Southern Europe and Central Asia. They are also known as yellow-billed chough, named after their bright yellow bill. Alpine chough is the highest nesting bird in the world. It built nest at an altitud...
5. Rwenzori Mountains National Park Like Bwindi, Rwenzori Mountains National Park was gazetted in 1991 and recognized as aUNESCO World Heritage Sitethree years later, in light of its mountain flora biodiversity (the greatest in Africa). Its 996 square kilometers in western Uganda are flush against...
Tunisia is in North Africa. As a matter of fact it is the northernmost country in Africa. Tunisia is a part of the Maghreb region of North Africa; it has both the Atlas Mountains and a little part of the Sahara desert as part of its territory. ...
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Nestled in the Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park is home to towering mountains, pristine lakes, and abundant wildlife. There are endless activities to enjoy in the park, from hiking and canoeing in summer to skiing and snowshoeing in winter. Whether you’re looking for an adventure or a...
Thanks to conservation initiatives created by Fossey and still executed today by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, the latest census shows that the population in the Virunga Mountains continues to grow. Their total number recently exceeded 1,000 for the first time in decades. There are 10 habituated...
bordering Canada and the Pacific Ocean. The park was established in 1980 as both a national park and a reserve. It is named after the Wrangell Mountains and the St. Elias Mountains, the world’s highest coastal mountain range. Both those mountain ranges are located within the national park ...