10 Animals You Will See Roaming Freely In Ghana.
From domestic animals to wild animals, Ghana is home to a diverse range of wildlife. Here are 10 animals you’ll likely see roaming freely in Ghana.
1. Bat
Frugivorous bats and the Gambian epauletted fruit bat are the most common bats you will find both in the urban and rural areas in Ghana.
2. Dogs
Stray dogs can be seen in most parts of the streets in Accra and other parts of the country. Even though most of these street dogs may carry rabies, They pose no threat to the environment.
3. Goats
Nigerian dwarf goats can be seen roaming freely in neighborhoods in Ghana. Mostly seen feeding on grass from nearby bushes in the communities. These types of goats pose no threat to the environment.
Touching a goat you see on the streets in Ghana is almost impossible as these creatures tend to shy away from strangers due to fear of getting killed by the locals. Goat is one of the most consumed meats in Ghana.
4. Chicken
Domestic chickens are mostly seen moving freely in both rural and urban neighborhoods in Ghana. Most Chickens you see moving around are mostly owned by domestic farmers making it unethical to catch and kill them.
5. lizards
The redhead agama lizard is the most common type of lizard seen in Ghana. They mostly feed on ants, crickets, caterpillars, worms, and spiders, and do not pose a threat to humans.
6. Baboon
Baboons can be seen moving freely in rural parts of Ghana. Mostly by the roadsides far from the city. Taking photos of these baboons from your vehicle will be much safer than approaching them.
7. Cow
Cattle can be seen moving in some neighborhoods in Ghana feeding on grass and weeds. They are oftentimes accompanied by Fulani herdsmen in Ghana.
8. Rats
Rats can be commonly found in rural and urban parts of Ghana. Mostly on the streets and in not so clean areas in the city. Capturing and Keeping a rat as a pet in Ghana may not be advisable.
9. Frogs
Frogs can be seen in street gutters in both rural and urban parts of Ghana. The most common kind of frog in Ghana is the European common toad. They have wide-body, Watty skin, and long toes. Even though they can be quite annoying at night with their loud croaking sounds, they pose no threat to the environment.
10. Cats
Cats can be seen moving freely on walls, bars, pubs, and nearby street food vendors at night. The most common cat breed you’ll mostly find in Ghana are the polydactyl and Calico cats. Touching a cat you see on the streets in Ghana is almost impossible as these creatures tend to shy away from strangers due to fear of getting killed by the locals.
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