In The Wild
The delta supports a diverse mosaic of forest types, each with a different assemblage of
wild species. The ecoregion as a whole is home to all of Nigeria's endemic or near-endemic
mammal species, including a new delta subspecies of red colobus monkey. It's also home to
monkeys called Sclater's guenons, small cat-like carnivores called crested genets, small
deer called black-fronted duikers, and some of southern Nigeria's few surviving elephant
populations.
Why We Care
Large areas of swamp forest remain in the Niger Delta, with heavy fragmentation occurring
on the fringes due to oil palm plantations, commercial rice farming, and wood gathering.
"Bushmeat" hunting takes a toll on large mammals, particularly primates, and the rivers are
heavily fished. But the greatest threat to the region is oil extraction by multinational
corporations, which threatens the welfare of people and of wildlife that live here. There are
no protected areas in this ecoregion.
For more information go to the World Wildlife Fund
The delta supports a diverse mosaic of forest types, each with a different assemblage of
wild species. The ecoregion as a whole is home to all of Nigeria's endemic or near-endemic
mammal species, including a new delta subspecies of red colobus monkey. It's also home to
monkeys called Sclater's guenons, small cat-like carnivores called crested genets, small
deer called black-fronted duikers, and some of southern Nigeria's few surviving elephant
populations.
Why We Care
Large areas of swamp forest remain in the Niger Delta, with heavy fragmentation occurring
on the fringes due to oil palm plantations, commercial rice farming, and wood gathering.
"Bushmeat" hunting takes a toll on large mammals, particularly primates, and the rivers are
heavily fished. But the greatest threat to the region is oil extraction by multinational
corporations, which threatens the welfare of people and of wildlife that live here. There are
no protected areas in this ecoregion.
For more information go to the World Wildlife Fund
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