Location Chad Established 1965 | Area 4,260 km² | |
The Siniaka-Minia Faunal Reserve was established as an IUCN Category IV area in 1965 covering an area of 4,260 km2 (1,640 sq mi), due its importance for preserving black rhinoceros.
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Geography
The reserve is large plain terrain with a backdrop of a massif which rises to a height of 1613m1,613 metres (5,292 ft). It is drained by the Siniaka River and Dorioum River, which are ephemeral in nature; some water holes remain for use during the summer months.
Vegetation
Vegetation in the southern part of the reserve is of Sudan savanna while in the north it consists of thorny bushes. The reserve, apart from preserving many threatened species, also has a few black rhinoceros, greater kudu and giant eland.
Conservation
Wild animals in the reserve are subject to degree of poaching by well armed hunters which has been difficult to control in view of lack adequate personnel and equipment to carry out effective surveillance operations. It would still need attention as there are sufficient number of mammal species which need to be conserved.