Tirgua National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tirgua National ParkParque nacional Tirgua |
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IUCN Category II (National Park)
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 Tirgua National Park
Parque nacional Tirgua Location in Venezuela
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| Location |  Venezuela |
| Area | 910 km2 (350 sq mi) |
| Established | June 5, 1992 |
Tirgua National Park (Spanish: Parque nacional Tirgua) is a special natural area in Venezuela. It is also known as General Manuel Manrique National Park. This park helps protect the start of many rivers, especially the Tirgua River. The park is even named after this important river! It became a national park on June 5, 1992.
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About Tirgua National Park
Tirgua National Park is located in the middle of Venezuela. It covers parts of two states: Cojedes and Yaracuy. The park is spread across the San Carlos and Anzoátegui areas in Cojedes. It also includes the Nirgua area in Yaracuy.
Park Size and Location
The park is quite large, covering about 910 square kilometers. That's like a big piece of land dedicated to nature! Its main job is to protect the sources of many rivers. These rivers are very important for the surrounding areas.
Plants and Animals of Tirgua
Tirgua National Park is home to many different kinds of plants and animals. The park's forests are a mix of trees that lose their leaves and trees that keep them. You can also find many palm trees growing under the taller trees.
Amazing Wildlife
The park is a safe place for many animals. Here are some of the cool creatures you might find:
- Monkeys: You can see araguato capuchin monkeys swinging through the trees.
- Wild Cats: The cunaguaro, a type of wild cat, also lives here.
- Other Mammals: Look out for lapas and tapirs. Tapirs are large, pig-like animals with short snouts.
See also
In Spanish: Parque nacional Tirgua para niños
