Fiema

7.7188888888889 - 1.7236111111111Koordinaten: 7 ° 43 ' 8 " N, 1 ° 43' 25 " W

The Buabeng - Fiema monkey sanctuary is a statute enacted by the regional authority Wildlife Sanctuary in the Brong- Ahafo Region of Ghana. This reserve is only 80 acres in size.

Location

The Buabeng - Fiema monkey sanctuary is located in a transition zone between the tropical rainforest and the savannah. It is located 30 kilometers north-east of the district capital Techiman.

Description

This area, unlike most other national parks and reserves, thanks to his founding of the traditional religion in Ghana. The area of the reserve is traditionally sacred ground, where for many decades, the residents of that area Whitebeard Colobus (Colobus Polycomos ) and the Mona monkeys ( Cercopithecus cambelli lowei ) are worshiped as sacred animals. About she wakes a strict religious taboo and hunting.

The Mona monkeys are among the very rare animals. There are about 250 animals and insist on their search for food even to the villages before. Of the Whiskered Colobus some 150 pieces live in this reserve.