The 113,600 Bozo are a tribe of fishermen located in the town of Djene in the middle Niger River area. As the original inhabitants of the flood plains of the Niger and Bani Rivers, they allowed Djene, a trading town, to be built in their territory about 900 years ago. Although the Bozo control the waterways in much of their region, the land is dominated by other tribes who have migrated into the town. The climate in the Bozo area is hot and dry.
Animal life is varied in the Bozo region.
Giraffes, elephants, lions, and panthers inhabit the land, while crocodiles and hippopotamuses live in the rivers. Many birds, monkeys, and snakes also occupy the area. The Bozo are a peaceful people who have long maintained friendly relations with the Dogon and Nono, nearby tribes. They speak Bozo Corogama, which belongs to the Niger-Congo language family. They also engage in some agriculture, with rice and millet as the staple crops.