Diani Beach, situated 30km south of Mombasa,
is home to a diverse array of wildlife. There are four species of
diurnal primates: the Angolan black-and-white colobus, yellow baboon, vervet monkey,
and the Sykes monkey as well as two species of nocturnal
primate, the thick-tailed bush baby and lesser bush baby.
The Angolan Colobus monkey is a rare sight in Kenya, only being found
in the coastal forests South of Mombasa. Diani has the highest
concentration of the Angolan Colobus in Kenya. The coastal coral-rag forest in which
the colobus live is now heavily degraded - over 75% of it has been
destroyed in the last 20 years.
Diani and Nature - What to See When You Are Here
Besides being a luxurious beach and crystal-clear warm water and only a
stones throw away from game parks like Shimba Hills National Reserve, Diani
and the entire south coast of Kenya offer a range of activities,
day-trips and excursions for visitors interested in the environment of
the coast, the unique species of trees, plants, birds and mammals -- as
well as the colourful history of the region. We've put together a
list of spots of interest.
Threats From Human Development to Primates
Development along the south Kenyan coast, especially for the tourist
industry, has been a serious problem to the environment and a dangerous
threat to biodiversity and ultimately sustainable economies and
livelihoods for the local people. Specific threats to the primates
of the south coast of Kenya in general and of Diani in particular are:
Habitat loss: Over 75% of Diani's forests have already been
lost to developments during the last 25 years. Remaining forests are
fragmented and isolated.
Vehicle injuries: A major road has been built running
parallel to the beach, approximately 500 metres inland. This road
bisects the remaining patches of forests, and in many instances also
divides the home-ranges of the colobus and other primates forcing them
to cross the road, regularly leading to injuries and deaths by
vehicles.
Uninsulated Electric Power Cables: The main lines of 22,000
volts are all uninsulated, and will instantly kill any primate that
touches them. The domestic lines of 240 volts are equally fatal
through limb amputations, leading to a high number of secondary
fatalities due to infection, dog attacks or road kills. Unfortunately,
the Angolan Colobus, due to their arboreal nature, are particularly
vulnerable.
Illegal Snaring: A recurring problem in Diani forest is
illegal snaring for bush meat. Small forest antelope are the primary
target of these snares, however other terrestrial dwelling mammals
including primates are regularly caught inadvertently.
Human Cruelty: Cases of human cruelty are numerous in the
area. Development, and the high density of primates in the area, have
increased the incidents of human-primate conflict, specifically
involving yellow baboons and vervet monkeys.
Pet Trade: The pet trade is an increasing problem in Kenya.
The Trust works in association with KWS (Kenya Wildlife Services) and
KSPCA (Kenya Society for the Protection of Cruelty to Animals) to
tackle this issue.
WAKULUZU: FRIENDS OF THE COLOBUS TRUST
P.O. Box 5380, 80401 Diani Beach, Kenya Tel: + 254 (0) 711 479 453 / + 254 (0) 20 202 4139
Email: info@colobustrust.org
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Diani Beach, situated 30km south of Mombasa,
is home to a diverse array of wildlife. There are four species of
diurnal primates: the Angolan black-and-white colobus, yellow baboon, vervet monkey,
and the Sykes monkey as well as two species of nocturnal
primate, the thick-tailed bush baby and lesser bush baby.