Ruaha National Park

Ruaha National Park is a national park in Tanzania. In 2008, the Usangu Game Reserve and other important wetlands were added to the park, increasing its size to about 20,226 km2 (7,809 sq mi). The park is about 130 km (81 mi) west of Iringa. The park is a part of the 45,000 km2 (17,000 sq mi) Rungwa-Kizigo-Muhesi ecosystem, which includes the Rungwa Game Reserve, the Kizigo and Muhesi Game Reserves, and the Mbomipa Wildlife Management Area.

Climate

During the dry season from May to October, the park experiences hot and dry weather with little to no rainfall. Temperatures can reach during the day. Night temperatures drop to around . The vegetation in the park becomes dry, and rivers and water sources dwindle. ==History ==

History

Germany gazetted the Saba Game Reserve in 1910. British colonial authorities changed the name to the Rungwa Game Reserve in 1946. In 1964, the southern portion of the reserve was excised and elevated to full park status. == Wildlife ==

Wildlife

Since 2005, the protected area has been considered a Lion Conservation Unit. Other mammals include East African cheetah, African leopard, African wild dog, spotted hyena, Masai giraffe, hippopotamus, African buffalo, greater kudu, lesser kudu, roan antelope and sable antelope. More than 571 species of birds have been identified in the park. Among the resident species are hornbills. before declining to only 15,836, plus or minus 4,759, in 2015. • In February 2018, the carcasses of six lions and 74 vultures were found. They appear to have been poisoned. ==References==

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