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rate of endemism at both plants and animals level. More than 200 species of plants in the park are endemic for West Africa as well as important mammals such as pygmy hippopotamus, Jentink and Ogilby duikers, several species of monkeys unique for the region and nearly 24 species of birds. Taï National Park is also home to one of the largest population of chimpanzees, in West Africa (Pan troglodytes verus) famous for their unique behaviour that make them a special population interesting scientifically and valuable for conservation.
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357:"nut-cracking" chimpanzees of Taï National Park. The building is meant to be a vector of transmission of the natural and cultural heritage of the region by raising awareness to young people and adults through presentations, diffusions of documentaries, fun and educational games and to actively support local crafts (exhibition and sale of handicrafts).
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Thierry FABBIAN, (ecotourism coordinator for the Wild
Chimpanzee Foundation) have mobilized to offer authentic tourism activities inspired by true Oubi traditions. In addition, a traditional ecolodge made up of round banco huts offers tourists a very comfortable accommodation. The unusual lodge in Gouléako village 1 is run by a group of women.
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Taï National Park, with an area of 5,400 km, is the last great forest blocks of primary tropical forest of West Africa. It is extended to the north by the N'Zo
Wildlife reserve. Classified as a Biosphere Reserve in 1978 and as World Heritage Site in 1981 by UNESCO, Taï National Park has a high
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The village of Gouléako 1 (also called Trois
Cailloux) is south of Taï about 10 minutes by car. This village is part of the villages of the Oubi ethnic group of the Krou family. As part of the community-based ecotourism project, the village of Gouléako 1 and its inhabitants with the help of Mr.
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The local economy is based primarily on agriculture and livestock. Agriculture: Hevea, Cocoa, Coffee, Colatier, Rice, Corn, Cassava, Plantain
Bananas, Sweet Bananas, Yam, Taro, Potato, Eggplant, Chili, Okra, Lettuce and Bean. Traditional breeding: Cattle, Sheep, Goat, Pig, Poultry. Traditional
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Taï is the stronghold of two indigenous ethnic groups: Oubi and Dao. The Oubi are an ethnic group belonging to the group of Krou people. They are found in the commune of Taï and in ten villages south of it, such as the villages of Gouléako 1, Gouléako 2, Paulé-Oula, Diéré-Oula, Port-Gentil,
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Built at the end of 2012 and opened in June 2014, the eco-museum, located at the entry of the town of Taï, acts as a reception center to accompany visitors throughout their stay in Taï and within Taï National Park. The eco-museum also offers a retrospective of 34 years of studies on the
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Tiolé-Oula, Sakré and
Ziriglo. The Dao, meanwhile, are Guéré (Wé) who are also part of the large family Krou. The Dao are grouped in two villages near the town of Taï going north: the villages of Daobly and Ponan.
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project has been developed in the town that offers a range of activities based on nature and culture. The partners of this community based ecotourism and sustainable development project are the
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The current president of the regional council of Taï is Mme. OULOTO Anne Désirée. (Mr. SARR Bohé Marius Mélaine Dégbahoua being the precedent after the defunct Mr. BANZIO Dagobert).
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The current prefect of the department of Taï is Mr. BAKAYOKO Mamadou (Mr. SIBA N'Guessan Konan Édouard and Mr. Aka
Kouassi Bio being the precedent).
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Taï's climate is hot and humid throughout the year with temperatures averaging around 26 °C. The climate is divided into four seasons:
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A long rainy season from March–April to mid-July when moist winds from the
Atlantic Ocean cause numerous thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
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The current mayor of the city of Taï is Mr. BAYALLA Kouyé Maya
Hippolyte. (Mr. GNONKONTÉ Gnessoa Désiré being the precedent).
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The current deputy of Taï is Mr. GNONKONTÉ Gnessoa Désiré. (Mr. GNONKONTÉ Gnessoa Désiré being reelected).
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560:(en/fr) The official booking website for Ecotourism in Taï and in Taï national Park:
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Nature and culture: a community-based ecotourism project
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493:Djidoubaye
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499:Tienkoula
446:Pauléoula
352:Ecomuseum
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180:Time zone
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