Wildlife in Cameroon includes many exotic species that are major draws for tourists. Wildlife in Cameroon includes many animals and species that are rarely seen. These are enjoyed by the tourists very much specially by those who love wildlife adventures.
Information on Cameroon
Cameroon has a number of national parks which are created with the objective of protecting wildlife and flora. In many parts of Africa it is said that the animals outnumber tourists.
Wildlife in Cameroon: Birds
Some of the species of birds in Cameroon are:
- Broadbills
- Pittas
- Larks
- Swallows and Martins
- Wagtails and Pipits
- Cuckoo shrikes
- Bulbuls
- Thrushes and allies
- Cisticolas and allies
- Old World warblers
- Old World flycatchers
- Wattle-eyes
- Monarch flycatchers
- Rockfowl
- Babblers
- Chickadees and Titmice
- Treecreepers
- Penduline tits
- Old World Orioles
- Shrikes
- Bush shrikes and allies .
- Helmet shrikes
- Drongos
- Crows,
- Jays,
- Ravens
- Magpies
- Starlings
- Weavers and allies
- Waxbills and allies
- Indigo birds
- Weavers and allies
- Buntings
- Sparrows
- Seedeaters and allies
- Siskins
- Crossbills and allies
- Sparrows
Wildlife in Cameroon: Animals in Cameroon
There are eleven small mammal species that are widespread to the eco region. These animals include:
- Eisentraut's striped mouse
- African wood mouse
- Mount oku mouse
- Mittendorf's striped grass mouse
- Two brush-furred mouse species
- Oku mouse shrew
- Rumpi mouse shrew
- Western vlei rat
- Hartwig's soft-furred mouse
- Isabella's shrew
- Cross River Gorilla
- Western Gorilla
- Mainland Drill
Wildlife in Cameroon: National Parks in Cameroon
- Dja Faunal Reserve
- Korup National Park
- Waza National Park
Waza National Park: It is situated in the extreme North that covers an area of 170 000 hectares. It is the home to the big five animals of Africa. Safaris are carried out there by several companies, and the visitors can see the animals roaming free in their habitats.
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