The Mbe Mountains Community Forest is situated in southern Nigeria, and covers 86 km2.[1]
Rising to heights of 900m the Mbe Mountains are an important stronghold for the critically endangered Cross River gorilla Gorilla gorilla diehli, as well as a number of other unique species such as the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee Pan troglodytes ellioti, the drill Mandrillus leucophaeus, and the grey-necked rockfowl Picathartes oreas. The Mbe Mountains are surrounded by nine communities with a total population of approximately 10,000 people. [2]
Gallery
Spectacular from 'Gorilla rock' one of the highest points on the hill. Expanse of forest extends from Cross River to Takamanda forest reserve, Cameroon
A football match in a community neighboring the mountain
Signage of WCS Ranger camp at the foot of the mountain, named after an ancient hunter that first camped at the location
References
- ↑ World Database on Protected Areas
- ↑ "Mbe Mountains". nigeria.wcs.org. Retrieved 2020-12-25.
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