The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa because of the
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The use of animal traction is limited in the forest zones of West Africa mainly because of the presence of tsetseflies. Tsetseflies are insects that carry a parasite which causes a disease called sleeping sickness in both humans and animals. This disease is a major health concern for people and livestock in these areas, and it can spread quickly through the use of animal traction. As a result, people in these areas tend to avoid using animal traction to prevent the spread of the disease and protect their health and the health of their animals.