The wildlife of Niger is composed of its flora and fauna. The wildlife protected areas in the country total about 8.5 million hectares (21 million acres), which is 6.6% of the land area of the country, a figure which is expected to eventually reach the 11% percent target fixed by the IUCN with addition of more areas under the reserve category. The dama gazelle ("Gazella dama" or "Nanger dama") has become a national symbol. Under the Hausa name "meyna" or "ménas" the dama appears on the badge of the Niger national football team, who are popularly called the "Ménas".