Andoni Island
Andoni Island is located in Nigeria
Andoni Island
Andoni Island
Location in Nigeria
Geography
Coordinates4°27′45″N 7°27′47″E / 4.46250°N 7.46306°E / 4.46250; 7.46306
Area124 km2 (48 sq mi)
Administration
Nigeria
StateRivers State
Local government areaAndoni
Andoni Unity Carnival at Asarama Beach on Andoni island located in Rivers State, Nigeria.

Andoni Island is regarded as the most biodiverse island in Nigeria. Located at eastern fringe of the oil-rich Niger Delta in Rivers State, it is a picturesque barrier island carefully crafted by nature in resemblance of the shape of a Shark . The island measures about 124 square kilometres (48 sq mi) is known for housing the endangered African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), pygmy hippopotamus and many other mammals. Andoni island, perhaps the only island in Nigeria where forest elephant is found, is also a nesting ground for different species of sea turtles.[1] Apart from Andoni island, there are many other islands in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. Also, migratory dolphin species usually visit the Atlantic shores of the island during summer. According to a local conservationist on the Island, Gogo Abel Ujile, says that the Island is a Key Biodiversity Area suitable for the creation of Andoni Elephant Sanctuary and Marine national park to help preserve the much threatened ecosystem.

References

  1. Tide, The (3 December 2018). "UNDP Moves To Protect Forests In Andoni …Plans Elephants' Cluster". Retrieved 18 November 2021.


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