What is Mole National Park known for?

What is Mole National Park known for?

Mole National Park is the largest and most prestigious protected area in Ghana, in the north-west of the country, is Ghana’s largest wildlife refuge, measuring 4,849 sq km. The park has very rich flora and fauna. It is best known for its elephants (a population of about 600) as well as many other primates.

What animals are in Mole National Park?

Mole National Park has over 90 species of mammals. Elephant, buffalo, kob, warthog, waterbuck, bushbuck, roan antelope, hartebeest, duikers, oribi, patas monkey and green (vervet) monkey are the species commonly seen at Mole National Park. Aerial surveys of the large mammals have been carried out between 1993 and 2006.

Where can Mole National Park be found in Ghana?

Guinea savannah
The Park is managed mainly for its outstanding natural, physical, historical and cultural values. It covers an area of 4,577 km2 of fairly undisturbed Guinea savannah in the northern part of Ghana.

Are there lions in Mole National Park?

There are nearly 100 mammalian species living amongst the borders of Mole National Park. Lions, leopards, and hyenas are some of the predator species that visitors can hope to see.

How many animals are in the Mole National Park?

The park has very rich flora and fauna. Over 93 species of mammals, about 400 species of birds, 9 amphiblan, 33 reptilian and several insectivorous species and 5 endemic butterfly species have been recorded.

What region are moles?

Savannah region of Ghana
Mole National Park is Ghana’s smallest wildlife refuge. The park is located in the Savannah region of Ghana on savanna and riparian ecosystems at an elevation of 50 m, with a sharp escarpment forming the southern boundary of the park….

Are there lions in Ghana?

Ghana is relatively rich in animal life, although it has been reduced by hunting and the spread of human settlement. Large mammals include lions, leopards, hyenas, antelope, elephants, buffalo, wild hogs, chimpanzees, and many kinds of monkeys.

Where are elephants found in Ghana?

Mole National Park
While elephants live in many remote places in Ghana, it is only at Mole National Park where you can expect to see elephants in Ghana. The elephants near the Mole Lodge are accustomed to humans, allowing a close encounter on foot. This is something rare in Africa.

Can moles be brown?

Moles can be brown, tan, black, blue, red or pink. They can be smooth, wrinkled, flat or raised. They may have hair growing from them.

What’s a group of moles called?

A group of moles is called a “labour”.

What is the meaning of mole in the body?

Moles (nevi) are a common type of skin growth. They often appear as small, dark brown spots and are caused by clusters of pigment-forming cells (melanocytes). Most people have 10 to 40 moles that appear during childhood and adolescence and may change in appearance or fade over time.

How do I get to Mole National Park?

There is only one main Park entrance, located 3 km from Larabanga, off the Damongo-Sawla road. To get to Mole National Park from Accra, you must first get on the Accra-Kumasi Road. When you get to Kumasi, stay on the main Kumasi highway until you get to Anloga Junction. At Anloga Junction, turn right.