Air and Ténéré

Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves includes the volcanic massif of the Aïr Mountains, a Sahelian island isolated in climate, flora and fauna in the surrounding Saharan desert of Ténéré. It contains an outstanding variety of landscapes, plant species and wild animals. One-sixth of the reserve is a sanctuary for addax.

Year	Decision	Comments
1992	In Danger
1991	Inscribed	Reasons for inscription

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• Air and Ténéré Natural Reserves
• Country: Niger
• Year: 1991
• In Danger
• Natural Heritage
  Criteria:  (7) (9) (10)
• Category: Natural landscape, Desert
• Connections: Petroglyphs . Sahara . World Biosphere Reserves . World Monuments Watch (past) .
  
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