Tunisia is a country located in North Africa, with a diverse environmental landscape, with a mixture of desert and Mediterranean ecosystems. The country has several national parks, such as Ichkeul National Park, Boukornine National Park, and El Feija National Park, which are home to a variety of flora and fauna.
Tunisia's biodiversity is relatively high, with over 6,500 plant species, including several endemic species such as the Tunisian oak and the Saharan cypress. The country is also home to a variety of animal species, including the Barbary macaque, striped hyena, North African ostrich, and various species of gazelle.
However, biodiversity in Tunisia is at risk due to habitat loss, overhunting, and poaching.
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