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[[Central Africa]] > [[Cameroon]] > [[Bakossi National Park]]
  
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|5.069109, 9.586158~[[Bakossi National Park]]~Nigeria-Cameroon Chimpanzee
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Bakossi National Park is located in western Cameroon, to the south of the [[Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary]] and covers an area of 29,320 ha. The altitude in the park ranges from 300m to 1895m a.s.l., giving  rise  to  three  main  vegetation  types: sub-montane forest, Atlantic forest of  the  North West type with semi-deciduous elements, and the Atlantic Biafran forest rich in Caesalpiniaceae. This accounts for the huge floral variety of the area and a  high  level  of  endemism, and  a corresponding high diversity of fauna species (Enukwa et al. 2022).
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The site is a hotspot for many primate species, including the Drill (''Mandrillus leucophaeus''), one of the most endangered primate species in the world, and the Chimpanzee (''Pan troglodytes''). Other primates include Preuss’s red colobus, Red-eared guenon, Preuss’s guenon, Putty-nosed monkey, Mona monkey and other important mammals like Blue duikers, Red river hog, Red-fronted duiker, Black-fronted duikers, Sitatunga, and Long tail pangolin ([https://cameroon.panda.org/places_landscapes/coastal_forests_programme/bakossi_national_park/ WWF]).
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The Bakossi forests support several small streams, cascading waterfalls and deep pools, and the Mungo River which flows through the park. Along the way, thousands of people far beyond the site depend on the river for their livelihoods through activities such as fishing, sand extraction, and logs and food transportation ([https://cameroon.panda.org/places_landscapes/coastal_forests_programme/bakossi_national_park/ WWF]).
  
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Central Africa > Cameroon > Bakossi National Park

Summary

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  • Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti) are present in Bakossi National Park.
  • The population size is unknown.
  • The chimpanzee population trend is unknown.
  • The site has a total size of 293km².
  • Chimpanzees are mainly threatened by hunting.
  • Conservation activities are not documented.
  • The site is part of the Bakossi Landscape Area

Site characteristics

Bakossi National Park is located in western Cameroon, to the south of the Banyang-Mbo Wildlife Sanctuary and covers an area of 29,320 ha. The altitude in the park ranges from 300m to 1895m a.s.l., giving rise to three main vegetation types: sub-montane forest, Atlantic forest of the North West type with semi-deciduous elements, and the Atlantic Biafran forest rich in Caesalpiniaceae. This accounts for the huge floral variety of the area and a high level of endemism, and a corresponding high diversity of fauna species (Enukwa et al. 2022). The site is a hotspot for many primate species, including the Drill (Mandrillus leucophaeus), one of the most endangered primate species in the world, and the Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes). Other primates include Preuss’s red colobus, Red-eared guenon, Preuss’s guenon, Putty-nosed monkey, Mona monkey and other important mammals like Blue duikers, Red river hog, Red-fronted duiker, Black-fronted duikers, Sitatunga, and Long tail pangolin (WWF). The Bakossi forests support several small streams, cascading waterfalls and deep pools, and the Mungo River which flows through the park. Along the way, thousands of people far beyond the site depend on the river for their livelihoods through activities such as fishing, sand extraction, and logs and food transportation (WWF).

Table 1. Basic site information for Bakossi National Park

Area 293 km²
Coordinates 5.069109, 9.586158
Designation National Park
Habitat types Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical/tropical moist montane forest

IUCN habitat categories Site designations

Ape status

In a survey of the southeastern section of the park, chimpanzees were recorded entirely in the montane forest (Enukwa et al. 2022).

Table 2. Ape population estimates in Bakossi National Park

Species Year Abundance estimate (95% CI) Density estimate [ind./ km²] (95% CI) Encounter rate (nests/km) Area Method Source Comments A.P.E.S. database ID
Pan troglodytes ellioti 2022 1.2 Southeast of Bakossi National Park, approx. 12 km2 Index survey Enukwa et al. 2022 Reconnaissance walk covered a total of 61 km. Nest signs 0.9 per km, feeding signs 0.3 per km

Threats

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Table 3. Threats to apes in Bakossi National Park

Category Specific threats Threat level Quantified severity Description Year of threat
1. Residential & commercial development Unknown
2. Agriculture & aquaculture Unknown
3. Energy production & mining Unknown
4. Transportation & service corridors 4.1 Roads & railroads Present, but threat severity unknown An old, abandoned road along the south-eastern edge of Bakossi is being reopened with European funds (BirdLife International 2023). Ongoing (2023)
5. Biological resource use 5.1 Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals High Hunting of large mammals (BirdLife International 2023). Ongoing (2023)
6. Human intrusion & disturbance Unknown
7. Natural system modifications Unknown
8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases Unknown
9. Pollution Unknown
10. Geological Events Absent
11. Climate change & severe weather Unknown
12. Other options Absent

IUCN Threats list

Conservation activities

Table 4. Conservation activities in Bakossi National Park

Category Specific activity Description Year of activity
1. Residential & commercial development Not reported
2. Agriculture & aquaculture Not reported
3. Energy production & mining Not reported
4. Transportation & service corridors Not reported
5. Biological resource use Not reported
6. Human intrusion & disturbance Not reported
7. Natural system modifications Not reported
8. Invasive & other problematic species, genes, diseases Not reported
9. Pollution Not reported
10. Education & Awareness Not reported
11. Habitat Protection 11.2. Legally protect primate habitat The park was established in 2007. Ongoing (2023)
12. Species Management Not reported
13. Livelihood; Economic & Other Incentives Not reported

Conservation activities list (Junker et al. 2017)

Challenges

Table 5. Challenges reported for Bakossi National Park

Challenge Source
Not reported

Research activities

Documented behaviours

Table 6. Ape behaviors reported for Bakossi National Park

Behavior Source
Not reported

External links

WWF Bakossi NP

References

Enukwa, E. H., Augustine, M. A., Ndumbe, L. N., & Namuene, K. S. (2022). Cameroon-Nigeria Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti Matschie, 1914) distribution and habitat affinities in Bakossi National Park. Journal of Wildlife and Biodiversity, 6(3), 1-11.
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bakossi mountains. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 15/05/2023.

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