11 Fascinating Nile River Plants and Animals
Bamboo: Some of the areas near the Nile’s origin are home to tropical rainforests, and bamboo is among the trees and plants found there.
Banana plant: Banana plant are found in the tropical rainforests upstream, near the origin of the Nile.
Hippopotamus: Once common throughout the Nile River system, the hippopotamus is now found only in the swampy.
Lungfish: The lungfish is found as far upstream as Lake Victoria. Unlike most species of fish.
Monitor lizard: Three species of monitor lizards can be found in the Nile River basin.
Nile crocodile: The Nile crocodile can be found in most parts of the river.
Nile perch: The Nile perch is found in the lower Nile River system.
Papyrus: The papyrus plant is found along the Nile River.
Softshell turtle: The softshell turtle, characterized by its flattened shell, can be found in the Nile River basin.
Tigerfish: The tigerfish is found in the lower Nile River system.
Water hyacinth: An invasive species in the Nile region, the water hyacinth originated in South America.