Ghana. Northern Region. Mole National Park. Baboons family. A male and two female with their young babies. The olive baboons (Papio anubis), also called the Anubis baboon, are a member of the family Cercopithecidae Old World monkeys. The species is the most wide-ranging of all baboons, It inhabits savannahs, steppes, and forests. The common name is derived from its coat colour, which is a shade of green-grey at a distance. A variety of communications, vocal and non-vocal, facilitate a complex social structure. Mole National Park is the country's largest wildlife refuge. The park is located in the Savannah region of Ghana on savanna and riparian ecosystems at an elevation of 50 m, with a sharp escarpment forming the southern boundary of the park. It covers an area of about 4,577 square kilometers of fairly undisturbed Guinea savannah in the northern part of Ghana. This region is characterized by a unique blend of forested areas and savanna, creating a diverse and dynamic landscape. 8.12.2024 © 2024 Didier Ruef