Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, University of Buea, P.O. Box 63, Cameroon
Research
Habitat Preference of Hartebeest Antelopes (Alcelaphus buselaphus) in Bouba- ndjidda National Park, North Region, Cameroon
Author(s): Melle Ekane Maurice*, Kamgang Serge Alex, Ewane Divine, Kamah Pascal Bumtu, Tadida Elvis Chembonui and Esong Lionel Ebong
Herbivores are known to select habitats that provide maximum forage intake. The availability of preferred habitat determines the spatial and
temporal distribution of herbivores in savanna woodland ecosystems. Understanding habitat preference of a targeted wildlife species is crucial
for developing effective management strategies. Hence, the objective of this study was to examine the importance of various habitats to the
hartebeest population in the national park. Research data was collected on animal-group activity through observation. The observed animal-group
activity was recorded on check-sheets alongside some ecological parameters. The survey showed a significance between the antelope-group size
and behavior X2=5.441 df=3, P<0.05. Nonetheless, the survey witnessed animal-group size ranging from 1-5 (22%) and 6-10 (78%) respectively.
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DOI:
10.37421/2332-2543.2022.10.453
Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species received 519 citations as per Google Scholar report
