What kind of animals live in Togo?

What kind of animals live in Togo?

Monkeys, snakes, and lizards are numerous in many areas, and crocodiles and hippopotamuses abound in the rivers. In the Keran Forest Reserve near Sansanné-Mango in the north, there are wild herds of buffalo, asses, warthogs, antelope, and deer. Numerous species of birds and insects are found in the country.

Which countries have hippos?

Hippos are still found in the rivers and lakes of the northern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya, north through to Ethiopia, Somalia and Sudan, west to The Gambia, and south to South Africa.

Is Togo a desert?

There are no deserts in Togo.

What is the most common animal in Togo?

African lion
The Official National Animal of Togo. The African lion is the national animal of Togo. Unfortunately, there are no African lions left in the wild in the country. The Oti-Mandouri National Park was created to protect these animals, but steps were not effective in stopping poaching there.

Are there volcanoes in Togo?

The Togo cones, rich in ilmenite megacrysts and altered peridotite xenoliths, include Ikh Togo Uul (“Great Togo Mountain”) and Baga Togo Uul “Big Togo Mountain’). The volcanic field was considered to be of late-Pleistocene to Holocene age (IAVCEI, 1973), although no precise age dates are available.

Is it safe to visit Togo?

Crime. Violent crime, theft and pick-pocketing are common throughout Togo and you should be especially cautious in Lomé along the beach and in the markets. Attacks occur during daylight as well as at night. You should avoid travelling alone where possible, even within Lomé city limits, especially at night.

What kind of life does a hippo have in Africa?

The noisy territorial calls of the hippopotamus create a signature soundtrack to Africa’s wild rivers and wetlands. Despite the endearing smile, however, this heavyweight aquatic herbivore has a notoriously aggressive disposition. The hippopotamus leads a double life.

Where can I see hippos in South Africa?

Large aggregations of hippos are an impressive sight on any safari. Major rivers in a suitable habitat, such as the Chobe, Zambezi, Victoria Nile and Luangwa, allow excellent viewing, while wetlands such as Botswana’s Okavango Delta have their landscapes shaped by these heavyweight herbivores, which plough channels and waterways.

What kind of animals do they have in Togo?

Mosquitoes – Many diseases, including malaria, are passed to humans through mosquito bites in Togo. Puff adders – This snake, known to cause the most snakebite fatalities in Africa, lives in the savannah regions of Togo. Cobras – Many species of venomous cobra snakes live in Togo.

Are there any African lions left in Togo?

The African lion is the national animal of Togo. Unfortunately, there are no African lions left in the wild in the country. The Oti-Mandouri National Park was created to protect these animals, but steps were not effective in stopping poaching there.