Seasonal Variation in Population Structure and Status of Selected Herbivores in the Mana Pools National Park Flood Plain, Zimbabwe
作者： MF Tsindi , OL Kupika , M Moses , M Simbarashe
DOI: 10.4172/2375-446X.1000154
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摘要: A study on the seasonal variation in population structure and status of African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) common impala (Aepyceros melampus) was carried out Mana Pools National Park floodplain, Zimbabwe. Data collected during wet (February) dry (September) seasons 2012. The simple random sampling method employed transect placement. total 10 transects were sampled. line used to estimate season populations buffalo, impala. Results from two tailed t-test showed no significant for (P>0.05) with season. However, varied significantly (P 0.05). Dry mean group sizes 9.8, 3.6 14.1 respectively. declined 446 1995 174 an increasing trend between this suggest that forage availability could be primary factor influencing herbivores MPNP floodplain. There is urgent need management revise staff ration quotas increase law enforcement efforts assure sustainable MPNP.
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