Title:

Game counts - line transects Nyae Nyae Conservancy, August 2021

Publication Year:
2021
Abstract:

Line transects were started in 2017 and represent almost half of the total area of the conservancy and include most of the waterholes. The area not covered by transects has low animal densities due to reduced habitat suitability and people pressure. Transect counts have recorded 23 species including 6 predator species. Based on average spoor sightings hyaena are the most common predator, followed by leopard and wild dog. The top 3 species in terms of sightings between 2017 and 2021 included wildebeest, elephant and kudu. Count Statistics 2021: 128 transects and a total of 1,770 km; Over 377 transect hours; 10 count days; 19 species recorded; 88% of all live sightings were within 200m of the transect line; Estimates represent a conservancy area of 4,200 km².

Type:
Poster
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
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