Natural resources of Lake Malawi National Park

The rainfall here has obvious seasonality, with the dry season from June to August and the rainy season from December to March of the following year. The annual rainfall is about 980 mm, and the Qinghai area is much wetter than the western area. The annual average temperature is above 26°C, the monthly average temperature is above 20°C, and the highest and lowest temperatures in history are 38°C and 9°C respectively. The vegetation here is typical of the karst region of western Madagascar, with dry and dense deciduous forests and extensive man-made savannas everywhere. Although some research has been done on it (the vast majority of which was done 40 years ago), knowledge of the flora is still very limited. Many species are endemic here. These include black sandalwood, wild banana, baobab, xerophyte aloe that grows in rocky areas, and more. Famous plant families include Gallenaceae, Orchidaceae, Leguminosae, Euphorbiaceae, and Moraceae. The fauna here has not yet been studied in detail.

The Qing area is the only area where chameleons are known to exist. There are 53 species of birds recorded here, and there are also some endangered special-protected animals in the reserve. There are also rumors about the life of Madagascar monkeys near Bekupaka outside the reserve. Other famous animals include goshawks, lemurs and other species. Conservation here is of great significance. Due to the vast area of ??the reserve and the low population pressure around it, the Bemaraha Reserve is a purely biological protected area in western Madagascar (IUCN, 1990). The vegetation is mainly dense dry deciduous forest, which is typical of the limestone plateau of western Madagascar. In addition, the Qing area is an important water source for the surrounding areas.

There are many tombs of ancient people on the plateau and in the Manambulu River Valley. Several families also live illegally in the reserve. Although access to the area is legally prohibited except for scientific research. Tourism here also has great potential for development. There are no tourist facilities here and the nearest hotel is 150 kilometers away. Lake Malawi National Park has a subtropical climate, with an average annual temperature above 22°C, annual precipitation exceeding 1,000 mm, and a warm and humid climate. Plants such as baobab trees, albizia trees, and plane trees grow on the three pieces of land in the park.

Every summer, Lake Malawi has high winds and rough waves, making the scene very spectacular. In some parts of the lakeshore there are wide swamps formed by the retreat of Lake Malawi. On the swamp, reeds and other plants grow, and the vegetation is prosperous, making it a very suitable habitat for birds. There are hundreds of species of turtles growing in Lake Malawi, and the number of fish species ranks highest among freshwater lakes in the world, and most of the fish species are unique in the world. Among the many fish species, a fish called cichlid is the most representative. Cichlids are extremely beautiful and come in thousands of varieties, with large ones weighing several kilograms and small ones weighing only a few grams. Biologists once discovered piles of sand at the bottom of Lake Malawi, which spanned 4 kilometers. Tens of thousands of cichlids gather among the sand piles. The most iconic mammal in Lake Malawi National Park is the hippopotamus. Hippos are herbivores with gentle personalities. The weight of an adult hippopotamus is more than 4 tons. Hippos are afraid of the heat and often hide in the lake to enjoy the coolness, with only their eyes and nostrils exposed. Hippos sometimes sneeze and suddenly spurt water from their noses, like a fountain. Various birds, mainly white cormorants, also live on the small islands in the park.

Lake Malawi National Park protects hundreds of species of local special fish. It is located at the southernmost end of the wide Lake Malawi. The lake water is clear and deep, with mountains behind it. Its importance for evolutionary studies is comparable to that of finches in the Galapagos Islands in western Ecuador. Lake Malawi National Park is located in the southern region of Malawi and covers an area of ??9,400 hectares. The park was officially established on November 24, 1980, but the government had protected some of the islands as early as 1934.