Bale Mountains
Bale Mountains, mountain chain in southern Ethiopia. It rises above 11,000 feet (3,350 metres) near Goba. The Bale Mountain region, including Bale Mountains National Park, is known for its numerous endemic species. Among these are the rare and endangered Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis), which is concentrated in its largest numbers in the region.
This article was most recently revised and updated by Laura Etheredge.
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Article Title:
Bale Mountains
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
26 September 2018
Access Date:
November 14, 2026