Fun Facts You Didn’t Know About Cameroon

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Robin S
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Cameroon, located in West and Central Africa is definitely a country worth visiting. Exploring this state, often called “Africa in miniature” because of its geological and cultural diversity; will create an impression that you have seen the Dark continent in total. Keep on reading if you got intrigued about this beautiful African jewel.

Cameroon is sandwiched between six countries: Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo, Central African Republic, Chad and Nigeria, and the Gulf of Guinea.

Due to its amazing geographical position, it exhibits all major climates and vegetation of the continent: coast, desert, mountains, rainforest, and savanna. It is also rich in beautiful white sand beaches.

Cameroon is also the perfect place to experience the point of contact of the traditional African tribe culture and the modern culture.

The highest mountain in West Africa is also found here. It is an active volcano called Mount Cameroon with its height of 4095 m.

If you ever get invited to a Cameroonian’s home, bring a gift to the host; it can either be a fruit basket, whiskey or wine.

The all-time favorite fruit, mango originates from this West African country.

The world biggest frog is also inhabited in Cameroon. The Goliath Frog can grow up to 33 cm in length.

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The goliath frog otherwise known as goliath bullfrog or giant slippery frog (Conraua goliath) is the largest living frog on Earth. Specimens can grow up to 32 cm (12.6 in) in length from snout to vent, and weigh up to 3.25 kg (7.17 lb). This species has a relatively small habitat range in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. Its numbers are dwindling due to habitat destruction and its collection for food and the pet trade. Their eyes can be nearly 2.5 cm (1.0 in) in diameter. Because the goliath frog lacks a vocal sac, it does not produce mating calls, a behavior generally present in frogs and toads. Goliath frog eggs are about the same size as other frogs despite their very large adult form. Goliath tadpoles (pic 2 by Steve Atkin) are herbivorous and feed on a single aquatic plant, Dicraeia warmingii (Podostemaceae), found only near waterfalls and rapids, which may help explain their restricted range. Adult goliath frogs feed on spiders, worms, and insects, such as dragonflies and locusts. They also eat smaller frogs, crabs, baby turtles, and young snakes. The goliath frog can live up to 15 years in the wild. In captivity, they can live up to 21 years. It is preyed upon by snakes, Nile crocodiles, and Nile monitors, among other predators. Pics credits unknown. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you find any of these facts, pictures or spieces interesting? Let me know down in the comments 😊 You are welcome to use hashtag #reptileagency under any reptile related post. Kas õppisid nendest postitustest midagi uut ja huvitavat? Anna mulle kommentaarides teada ☺️ Kasuta julgelt hashtagi #reptileagency kui postitad oma lemmikut. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~#reptileagency #nofilter #instadaily #reptile #followme #instagood #reptilesofinstagram #english #estonian #reptilelover #reptilesofig #nature #coldblooded #animals #photooftheday #picoftheday #photography #reptilephotography #conrauagoliath #goliath #goliathfrog #frog #amphibian #wow #biggest #giant #big #bizarre #chubby #cool

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