Magma from Earth's mantle rose a vast dome of ancient rock 75 million years ago, forming the Ethiopian Highlands.
Africa's continental crust broke this dome, creating the Great Rift Valley system.
This valley crosses the Ethiopian Highlands from southwest to northeast.
The rare walia ibex and gelada baboon reside in the Simien Mountains' ledges and rocky outposts.
The endangered Ethiopian wolf (Canis simensis) is the most iconic highland species.
Africa's lone rose, the Ethiopian rose, is native to the Ethiopian Highlands.
the ensete is a tall, thick, and rubbery plant that is related to the banana in a very close way.