National Park Ishkel

National Park Ishkel located on the north African continent. It is located in close proximity to populated areas of Tunisia. The main reason for establishing a national park in the area - very important wetland for migrating the area and waterfowl.History of the National Park IshkelThe first mention of the conservation status Ishkelya belong to the 13th century, when the then ruling dynasty of the Arab Caliphate Hafsidov banned in the outskirts of the lake hunting. Protected status in the modern sense Ishkel acquired in 1891. National Park in its present borders was established in 1980. At the same time the park was inscribed on the List of World Cultural and Natural Heritage.Wildlife National Park IshkelDue to the diversity of the park it is very rich fauna. The lake is home to quite a few fish: ugr, mullet, sea bass, barb, and others. An abundance of food attracts waterfowl. Many of them come here for the winter, but some just stop here during a trip to the south. At the national park is also home to Ishkel and mammals. The lake is found otter. Vast population of wild boars and genet. There are also small populations of porcupines and mongooses. It is also home to the Indian buffalo, which apparently was brought here by man.