This archive of reports of wildlife surveys in Namibia aims to:
Public access to information is a vital component of ensuring community engagement in prevalent issues. Wildlife surveys are critical to determine the health of wildlife populations and determine trends over time to guide conservation and management actions.
Wildlife surveys are done for different species using methods that are suited to counting them (e.g. by air or road) in their natural habitats. Such surveys need to be repeated over time to detect long-term trends and inform conservation managers. The Namibian government, non-governmental organisations and private reserves all conduct regular surveys covering different parts of Namibia and targeting different species. This archive will thus serve as a repository of our collective knowledge of the trends and status of a variety of species occurring throughout Namibia.
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Summary of the 2015 Winter Wetland Bird Counts in Namibia.pdf | 3.06 MB |
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Wetland bird counts in Namibia_a summary_2016.pdf | 8.86 MB |
The species accounts are very detailed, doubtlessly benefitting from Peter's intimate and long-term knowledge of Botswana's birds. The range maps give one an immediate indication of where the bird occurs and the breeding bars give one an idea of when to expect the bird and when it breeds. These will prove handy when identifying e.g. migratory birds. The excellent illustrations show the birds in their local race and where sexes and ages differ, these are also illustrated. Perhaps one shortcoming of the illustrations is, that diagnostic features e.g.
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Book Review_Birds of Botswana.pdf | 346.34 KB |
The Nile crocodile,Crocodylus niloticus, is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa, including Namibia, Botswana and Angola. The species was transferred from CITES Appendix I to Appendix II in 2004, although it is recognized as peripherally endangered in Namibia due to diminishing habitat availability primarily from human encroachment. In 2013, a species management plan was approved in Namibia to assess the management of the Namibian Nile crocodile populations. During 2012, an aerial survey was conducted to provide an estimate of Nile crocodile population numbers.
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Regional Summary, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Regional Summary_June 2016.pdf | 1.05 MB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia, July 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_July 2016.pdf | 988.19 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Conservancies north of the veterinary fence, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Conservancies north of the veterinary fence_June 2016.pdf | 855.27 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Conservancies south of the veterinary fence, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Conservancies south of the veterinary fence_June 2016.pdf | 893.65 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Palmwag and Etendeka concessions, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Palmwag and Etendeka concessions_June 2016.pdf | 906.75 KB |
Summary of game counts in north-west Namibia: Hobatere concessions area, June 2016.
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Game counts in north_west Namibia_Hobatere concessions area_June 2016.pdf | 794.73 KB |
Summary of game counts in southern Namibia, May 2016.
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Game counts in southern Namibia_May 2016.pdf | 691.95 KB |
Summary of game counts in Hardap Game Park, May 2016.
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Game counts in Hardap Game Park_May 2016.pdf | 842.19 KB |
Summary of game counts in Bwabwata NP, Dry season - Live sightings, 2016.
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Game counts in Bwabwata NP_dry season_Live sightings_2016.pdf | 1.04 MB |
After the initial and in-depth assessment of the leopard population in the Okonjima Nature Reserve via the use of remote camera traps that provided a detailed insight of their demography as well as temporal and spatial distribution patterns, a long-term monitoring program has been introduced. This aims to observe and monitor fluctuations in the composition of the population, as well as shifts and overlaps of home ranges and territories.
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The assessment of leopard density and population size via a capture.pdf | 1.45 MB |
An aerial survey of elephants and other animals was conducted in North West Namibia from 16th September to 8 th October 2016. A total area of 63431km2 was sampled at an average intensity of 8.19% using both transects (at an average of 6.7% sample intensity) and block counts (9.88% sample intensity). Total counts were conducted additionally by flying 921.5km along six rivers.
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Aerial survey of elephants and other animals in north western Namibia.pdf | 8.93 MB |
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Gondwana Kalahari Park Game Count 2016.jpg | 5.56 MB |
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Gondwana Canyon Park Game Count 2016.jpg | 6.98 MB |
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Gondwana Kalahari Park game count 2016.jpg | 2.05 MB |
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GSNL wildlife monitoring Newsletter_2016.pdf | 2.92 MB |
Oryx 1770 and Zebra 1771 covered the most distance with 921.62 km and 877.36 km respectively (assuming a straight line between each ping). Mean daily distances have overall increased since the last period, possibly due to isolated rainfall during the period. Zebra 1773 has possibly been killed or the collar fell off, this is currently under investigation. Note: The mean daily distances in the last newsletter were not correct as they were distances between each ping. They should be multiplied by three to get the mean daily distance.
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GSNL wildlife monitoring Newsletter_2_2016.pdf | 1.94 MB |
Of the animals that had a comparable number of location pings, Oryx 1768 on Keerweder, Hartmann's zebra 1771 on Solitaire and Oryx 1770 on Aandster moved the furthest daily distances with 9.57 km, 7.87 km and 7.35 km respectively. Three animals were collared at the end of July/ beginning of August, including Springbok 132 (after the last one with the same collar id. died in March) and 133, Hartmann's zebra 1775 and 1776. Hartmann's zebra 1776, which is currently ranging on Neuras, moved a considerable mean daily distance of 9.22 km.
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GSNLNewsletter_1_3.pdf | 1.43 MB |
African elephants (Loxodonta africana) are imperiled by poaching and habitat loss. Despite global attention to the plight of elephants, their population sizes and trends are uncertain or unknown over much of Africa. To conserve this iconic species, conservationists need timely, accurate data on elephant populations. Here, we report the results of the Great Elephant Census (GEC), the first continent-wide, standardized survey of African savannah elephants. We also provide the first quantitative model of elephant population trends across Africa.
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Continent_wide survey reveals massive decline in African savannah elephants.pdf | 392.74 KB |
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North_West_Game_Counts_June_2003.pdf | 570.33 KB |
Summary of game count in north west in 2002: route statistics, animals seen, population estimates, trends.
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NW game count poster 2002.pdf | 274.29 KB |
Poster summarising procedure, logistics and transects of Bwabwata National Park wet season game count.
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Poster_WCWS_count_Methodology_2003.ppt | 2.31 MB |
Road counts methodology poster.
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Poster_Road_counts_Methodology.jpg | 1.31 MB |
A vehicle-based road count method is used. This method works well for common plains game but will not give good results for all species; especially smaller secretive animals, nocturnal animals, and animals in mountainous areas. Other monitoring methods (e.g. aerial census, foot patrols, specialist species monitoring) and local knowledge are also important. This means that the road counts will provide part of the information rather than replace these other methods - i.e. the methods all work together each providing a piece of the 'pie'.
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2003 Game Count in Gondwana Canon Park_Methodology.pdf | 2.17 MB |
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First approximation on the role of predators and scavangers on Etoshas grasslands.pdf | 29.32 MB |
Aerial Survey of Bushmanland 9-17 June 1980.
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Aerial Survey of Bushmanland 9_17 June 1980.PDF | 879.55 KB |
Modern faunal communities in South West Africa/Namibia - A census of mammals in 16 districts in South West Africa/Namibia was undertaken by Joubert and Mostert. These were distributed in northern, central, and southern S.W.A., and varied in area from approximately 20 000 to 60 000 km². Despite the uncertainties and limitations of this census, the data provide useful information on distribution patterns, relative abundances and species diversity.
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Department Agriculture and Nature Conservation 1980.pdf | 19 MB |
The count commenced on the morning of February 3rd and ended on the afternoon of Februray 9th, 1971. A total of about 40 hours were spent in the air. The pilot of the Piper Super Cub was N. Maritz with J. du Preez as observer.
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Etosha NP_Aerial census 1971.PDF | 155.36 KB |
Game counts at Koabendus camp and Kaross.
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Kaross Khoabendes_Aerial census 1971.PDF | 138.28 KB |
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Game count_Etosha_February 1971.PDF | 155.36 KB |
Kaross and Khoabendes.
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1971_Kaross_Khoabendes.PDF | 138.28 KB |
More and more profits are being derived from the Administration's policy that game should have a direct monetary value for the farm owners. Farmers thus netted an estimated income of R186 600,00 throughout the year from the sale of live game, game carcases, hunting licence fees and trophy hunters. This amount was calculated according to the licence value of the different game species for which licences were issued and could be considerably higher. The licensed game dealers netted close to R111 700,00 from the export of game.
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SWA Administration_1971.pdf | 347.21 KB |