Mole National Park was the first Wildlife Protected Area to be established in Ghana and is the Largest and most prestigious area in Ghana wildlife refuge, measuring 4,849sq km. The park has very rich flora and fauna .It is best known for its elephants. Species of special interest include Elephant, Buffalo, Western Hartebeest, Roan Antelope, Kob, Waterbuck, Red Flanked Duiker, Oribi and Reedbuck. The Leopard, Hyena and the Lion are important large carnivores found in the reserve. The forests are home to endangered species such as yellow backed Duiker and Black and White Colobus monkey.