An elephant ( Loxodonta africana ) survey using dung counts in the forests of the Central African Republic

摘要: In May and June of 1989 data on elephant ( Loxodonta africana ) dung density were collected in the main forested areas Central African Republic. A total 147.0 km line transects (N = 14 transects, 10.50 km, SD 3.79) was completed. Dung recorded 37.4% 294 sectors 0.5 each. The overall estimated to be 266 piles -2 382, 383.7). highest found proposed Dzanga-Sangha Reserve extreme south-west with 1166 12 km). south-eastern forests have an intermediate 336 215 419, 308). eastern section south-western no along survey 67 These indicate that populations are still relatively high Republic, while population has diminished a very low level.