4.51 CHEETAH DENSITY

Data ID

Description:

Distribution and relative density of cheetah

Chapter:

4 Living Resources

File name:

cheetah

File type:

Arcview shapefile

Geographical area:

Namibia

Keywords:

cheetah

carnivore

density

distribution

Notes on data, analysis and

Derived in collaboration with Flip Stander of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism from information collected by

compilation:

the Namibia Large Carnivore Atlas project, using data available in early 2001. All sightings were mapped as points and

converted into contours reflecting relative densities. These contours were then adjusted by Flip Stander based on field

experience and knowledge. Density estimates, and derived population estimates, were based on intensive studies in

Etosha National Park, Kaudum Game Reserve, Nyae Nyae Conservancy, Otjiwarongo district and Kunene region.

Data quality and organisation

Positional Accuracy:

Data accuracy is, for many sightings, not very accurate since the data have been collected by members of the public, and

often not using GPS etc.

Vector/Raster:

Vector

Spatial reference

Projection:

Geographic

Fields

Field name

Field description

RANK	Scale of 0 to 3 to allow ranking of density values

CATEGORY

Relative scale of density (none to high)

NO_100_KM

Estimated number of animals per 100 square km

Source/Distribution

Data Source:

DSSS at Ministry of Environment and Tourism.

Contact:

Flip Stander

Online/Offline Address:

Directorate of Specialist Support Services

Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Windhoek

Distribution notes:

Unrestricted