Wildlife of Rwanda

High population density has led to habitat destruction and poaching; Rwanda's remaining large mammals are restricted to its protected areas. The eastern Akagera National Park is where you will find typical savannah species: elephant, antelope of all shape and size, giraffe, zebra, hippo and buffalo together with - if you're lucky - lion and leopard.

The two forest parks - Nyungwe Forest National Park and Volcanoes National Park - are home to, predictably, Central African forest specialists: up to 13 species of primate with Volcanoes National Park boasting the best mountain gorilla viewing in the world and Nyungwe - home to chimpanzees and huge troops of colobus monkeys.

Other forest inhabitants include golden cat, forest hog and many small antelope species.

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