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Winter Brings New Life to Egypt’s Wildlife

December 21, 2024
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By Nadine Tag

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By Nadine Tag

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Egypt stands as one of the world’s richest in biodiversity, home to animals, birds, and aquatic species. The country’s moderate climate, with temperatures ranging between winter minimums of 14°C  from November to April and average summer maximums of 30°C, caters to its two primary biomes, the Wetland Biome and the Desert Biome. The Desert Biome dominates 92 percent of the country with its dry subtropical and tropical vegetation, including papyrus, date palms, and citrus groves. The Wetland Biome, represented by the Nile Delta and River Valley, sustains a thriving diversity of vegetation, including papyrus reeds and various grasses, which play a critical role in maintaining Egypt’s ecological balance.  Deserts and wetlands together form vital ecosystems, two of which are Egypt’s flora and fauna, a term that refers to a country’s plant and animal life, respectively. Much like the nation’s fauna, Egypt’s flora, particularly those found in the desert habitats of Sinai, holds significant ecological value and behaves differently according to season. Meanwhile, its fauna, encompassing mammals, 300 different types of birds, reptiles, and fish, contribute to maintaining the ecosystem’s delicate balance. Among Egypt’s diverse fauna are domesticated animals, scarce desert…


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