Campo Ma'an National Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Campo Ma'an National Park
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Campo Ma'an National Park Location in Cameroon
Location	Cameroon
Area	26.4 km2 (10 sq mi)

A Peters's Duiker antelope

The Campo Ma'an National Park is a special protected area in Cameroon. It is located in the South Region, specifically in the Océan department. This park is very large, covering about 64,064 hectares, which is like 640 square kilometers! It's a place where nature is kept safe.

About Campo Ma'an National Park

This amazing park was created in the year 2000. Before that, it was two separate areas: the Campo Wildlife Reserve and the Ma’an Production Reserve. By joining them together, a bigger and better home was made for many plants and animals.

Wildlife and Nature

Campo Ma'an National Park is a hotspot for biodiversity. This means it has a huge variety of living things, from tiny insects to giant trees. Many of these species are endemic, which means they are found only in this specific area and nowhere else in the world.

Mammals of the Park

The park is home to 87 different kinds of mammals. Imagine seeing some of these incredible creatures!

• Elephants: Large and majestic, these gentle giants roam the park.
• Gorillas: You might spot lowland gorillas, our close relatives, living freely in their natural habitat.
• Chimpanzees: These smart and playful apes also call the park home.
• Hippos: Look out for hippos near the water, enjoying a cool dip.
• Giant pangolins: These unique animals are covered in scales and are quite rare.
• Black colobus monkeys: These monkeys have striking black fur and long tails.
• Mandrill monkeys: Known for their colorful faces, mandrills are fascinating to watch.
• Leopards: These powerful big cats are stealthy hunters of the forest.

Other Animals

Besides mammals, the park is bursting with other types of animals:

• There are 122 different kinds of reptiles, including snakes and lizards.
• The rivers and streams are home to 165 different kinds of fish.
• Birdwatchers will be thrilled, as there are more than 300 different bird species flying around!

Campo Ma'an National Park is a vital place for protecting these animals and plants. It helps make sure they have a safe place to live for many years to come.

Images for kids

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  Musée de l'arbre au Parc National de Campo Ma'an

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  Image of a gorilla from the WWF habituation program at Campo Ma'an National Park.