Deux Mamelles National Park, National park on the Tiburon Peninsula, Haiti.
Deux Mamelles National Park is a protected area on the Tiburon Peninsula consisting of about 2,265 hectares of mountainous land. Dense cloud forests cover limestone terrain at elevations exceeding 1,000 meters (3,280 feet), creating an environment shaped by steep slopes and moisture-laden winds.
Scientists recognized the ecological importance of this region during a helicopter expedition in 2011, documenting its value as a natural area. The discovery resulted in the park's official designation as a protected national park in 2015 to conserve its mountain environment.
The name Deux Mamelles refers to the twin peaks of the distinctive U-shaped mountain formation visible across the landscape. This French designation reflects how local geography has shaped the way people think about and refer to this part of the peninsula.
The park has no road access, making it necessary to arrange special guidance and preparation before visiting. Visitors should plan ahead and expect to work with local experts to navigate the remote mountain environment safely.
Research teams have found species found nowhere else, including a hummingbird species and specialized frogs adapted to the cool mountain climate at this elevation. This isolation at high altitude has allowed creatures to evolve traits uniquely suited to this specific environment.
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