Flora & Fauna
Explore the rich and untouched Nature & Wildlife of Bia
WESTERN CHIMPANZEE
Bia Conservation Area is home to the endangered Western Chimpanzee, one of West Africa’s most remarkable primates. Their presence underlines the global conservation importance of this unique rainforest.
PRIMATES & MAMMALS
Beyond chimpanzees and Bongo, Bia is home to colobus monkeys, duikers, civets, galagos and many other forest mammals. Together, they create a rich and dynamic wildlife community within one of Ghana’s most intact rainforest habitats.
FOREST ELEPHANT
Deep within the forest lives the shy Forest Elephant, a rare and vital architect of the rainforest. By dispersing seeds and shaping vegetation, this gentle giant helps maintain the natural balance of Bia’s ecosystem.
BIRDS & INSECTS
Recognized as an Important Bird Area, Bia hosts over 300 bird species, including hornbills, kingfishers, raptors and rare forest specialists. The forest is equally alive with vibrant butterflies and countless insect species that add color, movement and life to the canopy and forest floor.
LEOPARD
Silent and rarely seen, the Leopard embodies the untamed spirit of the rainforest. As the top predator of this ecosystem, its presence is a powerful sign of a healthy and thriving wilderness.
RARE PLANTS & TREES
Situated in a unique transition zone between moist evergreen and semi-deciduous forest, Bia supports rare “Black Star” plant species of international conservation concern. Its diverse plant life forms the foundation of this extraordinary rainforest landscape.
BONGO
The Bongo, one of Africa’s most beautiful and elusive forest antelopes, finds sanctuary in Bia’s dense vegetation. Its striking reddish coat and white stripes make it a true emblem of the rainforest’s hidden treasures.
REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS
From the impressive African python to a variety of forest reptiles and amphibians, these fascinating species quietly sustain the balance of the rainforest ecosystem and contribute to its remarkable biodiversity.
Bia Conservation Area is one of Ghana’s most important rainforest ecosystems and a recognized Important Bird Area. Since its protection began in 1935, it has become a refuge for rare and endangered species, safeguarding a remarkable diversity of wildlife within one of West Africa’s most intact forest landscapes.
Many more plant and animal species inhabit Bia’s forests, some still being studied and carefully monitored. This rich biodiversity makes the area not only a destination for nature lovers, but also an important site for conservation research and long-term ecological protection.