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Managment, Policy and Problems
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UNIQUE SPECIES For an online field guide: http://www.gisbau.uniroma1.it/amd/homespec.html Rare and endangered species of West Africa Endemic Species · Pygmy hippopotamus · Zebra duiker · White-naped mangabey · Diana monkey · Nigerian chimpanzee · White-breasted guinea fowl · Viviparous toad Non-endemic but endangered species · Forest elephant · Western chimpanzee · Drill
http://www.animalinfo.org/species/artiperi/gazedama.htm Western Klipspringer Klipspringer distribution is of special biogeographic interest because this is the only West African population of klipspringer. With the exception of some small, isolated populations in Central African Republic (East 1999), the Nigerian klipspringers are separated by about 3,000 km from the nearest East African population, and much of that interlying habitat is not suitable for them, as they exclusively inhabit rocky outcrops and inselbergs. Now one of the rarest savanna antelopes in Nigeria, klipspringer were at one point found in Bauchi, Bornu and Zaria provinces, and were widespread on the Bauchi Plateau (Happold 1987). Now it they can only be found in scattered areas on the Jos Plateau. Whales
and dolphins Because the whales and dolphins are close to the coast, the tourism potential turns out to be high. A private whale watching initiative in neighbouring Togo proves that a small-scale initiative like this can be successful. The project has been able to link up with whale research in neighbouring countries within the framework of the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS). Future activities foresee in a close monitoring of this magnificent marine mammal and other cetaceans, as well as in the set up of a whale watch facility for tourists in Benin
West African Manatee- http://www.animalinfo.org/species/tricsene.htm In Benin, the manatee is protected by law. It is formally prohibited to capture and kill these animals. In spite of this law, the manatee population continues to decline, due to increasing pressure put on wetlands by human settlement and exploitation. SGPB supports a conservation initiative aimed at the maintenance of these vulnerable species and their habitat Sea Turtles All
four species are threatened, mainly through use for food and oil. Collection of
eggs, by-catch in fishing nets and long-lines, and infrastructural developments
along the coast are also cause for concern. Through SGPB, support is given
to applied research on sea turtles and community-based conservation efforts.
In addition, a network is being promoted to enhance sub-regional co-operation.
In this way, SGPB hopes to improve the conservation of the sea turtles in Benin
and neighbouring countries. For more information on Ecoregions and the Species associated go to: World Wildlife Fund: Detailed Information on Ecoregions in Africa (i.e. Lake Chad flooded savanna, Cameroonian Highlands forests) http://www.worldwildlife.org/wildworld/profiles/terrestrial_at.html also check UNEP and WCMC website: http://www.unep-wcmc.org/index.html?http://valhalla.unep-wcmc.org/isdb/country.cfm?Country=<ISO2~main |