Crocodiles stranded in Sissala - Severe drought hits water habitat
Crocodiles are totems for some groups of people in Northern Ghana, particularly in the Sissala enclave of the Upper West Region. The people revere the crocodiles and, therefore, protect them from any harm. Aside the belief system, these reptiles have also put the area on the world tourism map. In fact, the Sissala enclave's contribution to tourism through these reptiles is legendary. The communities where these reptiles are found are Taffiasi, Bujan, Nabugujan, Gwollu Wuljua and Duu East, all in the Sissala West District, as well as the Sissala East Municipality. Drought However, the lives of these crocodiles are under serious threat as the ponds and pools that serve as thier habitats are drying up. The freshwater habitats of the reptiles have been extensively altered due to human activities and climate change. The situation has compelled some of the reptiles to bask in the scorching sun, with others straying into nearby slush for summer dormancy. With the area ...