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The wildlife of Libya is spread over the Mediterranean coastline and encompasses large areas of the Saharan desert. The protection of wildlife is provided through appropriate legislation in seven national parks, five reserves, 24 protected areas, two wetlands under Ramsar Convention, and also in other areas. Apart from these, there are also five UNESCO World Heritage Sites related to culture. The most important national parks are the El-Kouf National Park and Karabolli National Park. The well known nature reserves are the Benghazi Reserve and the Zellaf Reserve. The wildlife species recorded in the country are 87 mammals and 338 species of birds.
Ain Zayanah is a protected area of Libya. It has an area of 500 hectares, and covers the Ayn Zayanah lagoon and a portion of the coast 15 km northeast of Benghazi. It is a component of the Benghazi Nature Reserve.
Berjuj Valley is a protected area of Libya.
Bombah Gulf is a protected area of Libya, which covers 1065 km2.
Fezzan Valleys is a protected area of Libya made up of Wadi ash-Shati' and Wadi Irawan, located in the southwestern region of modern Libya, constitute a protected area. The region is predominantly desert but contains mountains, uplands, and dry river valleys (wadis) in the north, where oases support ancient towns. Fezzan's climate is extreme, characterized by very hot summers and cool winters, with scarce rainfall. The valleys play a crucial role in the region's connectivity, serving as entry points from the north to towns like Waddan, Sawknah, and Hun, linking Fezzan to other parts of Libya.
Grotto de Lete is a protected area of Libya.
Harouj Mountain, also Gebel-Harouj or the Black Harouj Mountains, is a mountain and protected area of Libya.
Nefhusa is a protected area of Libya, which is northeast of the town Gharyan and 70 km south-south-west of Tripoli. There are at least 46 species within the protected area.
Oasis of Ghat is a protected area of Libya. It is located in south-western Libya, very close to the Algerian border.
Ouau en Namu lakes is a protected area of Libya.
Qaminis and Tukrah salines is a protected area of Libya.
Rajma plantations is a protected area of Libya.
Sebkha el Sahel is a protected area of Libya.
Shahaat is a protected area of Libya.
Taizerbo is a proposed protected area of Libya. According to data of the World Database on Protected Areas (WDPA) published by the United Nations this small protected area has not yet been established in 2014. The name Taizerbo is an alternative spelling of Tazirbu.
Taoulga islands is a protected area of Libya.
Ain Elshakika Wetland is a Ramsar-protected wetland of Libya within the El Kouf National Park. The wetland reserve was established in 2000, and covers an area of 33 hectares. The site consists of a hypersaline coastal sebkha with limestone rock formations to the south, dunes and mudflats with extensive shrubs from west to east.
Ain Elzarga Wetland is a Ramsar-protected wetland of Libya. It was established in 2000 and covers an area of 33 hectares. Ramsar says of it: "A small natural sebkha or depression with at least one natural connection to the sea, wet all year round but with increasing water levels and salinity during summer. The sebkha, with mudflats and salt marsh community, is surrounded by dunes from east to west and rocky hills to the south and east. The site is one of the most important wetlands in the area of the El Kouf National Park for migratory waterbirds. The birdwatching and ecotourism potential is considerable but undeveloped. Unsustainable hunting and destruction of vegetation, especially during summer, are considered threats."
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- ↑ "Parks, Reserves, and Other Protected Areas in the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya". Parks.it. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
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