This can be undermined by contact with humans as well as exposing to a variety of illnesses for which they have no immunity. The most abundant mammals are common warthogs. Primates are represented by the Guinea Baboon, Callithrix Monkey, Western Red Colobus - the Guinea Baboon is by far the most plentiful. Among the other species that are known to occur are the Aardvark, the Ratel, Serval, Genets, African Clawless Otter and West African Manatee, the Nile Crocodile and Hippopatamus. Antelope Species identified include Bushbuck, Maxwell's and Bush Duikers.
Reptiles are plentiful, snakes and lizards being fairly frequently encountered.
The avi-fauna of RGNP is very rich and varied. Egrets, Herons and Ibis's are particularly well represented. Nijii, All rights reserved.