Nigeria’s Gashaka Gumpti National Park, established in 1991 as the country’s largest and most biodiverse protected area, is facing a severe crisis as iconic species such as lions, hippos, and cheetahs are feared to be locally extinct. Joseph Ntui, the Conservator of Parks, revealed during a recent media tour organized by Africa Nature Investors (ANI) that these animals have not been sighted for several years, despite enhanced surveillance efforts. The apparent disappearance of these keystone species is largely attributed to human activities, including poaching, illegal hunting, and encroachment from farming. These practices have disrupted the natural habitats of the park’s … Continue reading Nigeria’s Largest National Park Sees Alarming Local Wildlife Extinction: Gashaka Gumpti Witnesses Cheetahs, Lions, and Hippos Missing Amid 73% Global Decline