Estimating Abundance of African Wildlife

1. Front Matter

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2. Introduction

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Introduction to Estimating Wildlife Abundance

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      Pages 3-12

   3. Interpretation of Population Estimates

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      Pages 13-36

3. Direct Counts

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      Pages 37-37

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   2. Ground Count Techniques

      1. Ground Count Techniques; an Introduction

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         Pages 39-43

      2. Line Transect Counts

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         Pages 45-92

   3. Aerial Count Techniques

      1. Aerial Total Counts

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         Pages 95-112

      2. Aerial Sample Counts

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         Pages 113-138

4. Indirect Counts

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 139-139

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   2. Special and Index Techniques

      1. Special Techniques

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         Pages 141-153

      2. Index Counts

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         Pages 155-166

   3. Indicator Techniques

      1. Dropping Counts

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         Pages 169-189

      2. Footprint Measurements

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         Pages 191-194

5. Analysing Distribution Data and Population Trends

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 195-195

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   2. Analysing Animal Distribution, Movements and Population Trends

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      Pages 197-212

6. Synthesis

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      Pages 213-213

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   2. Deciding On A Technique

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      Pages 215-230

7. Back Matter

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Estimating abundance of wildlife is an essential component of a wildlife research program, and a prerequisite for sound management. With the exception of a few highly mathematical volumes, there are no books on the subject for use by students and field workers. Also, the various techniques for counting animals found in scientific journals are often not accessible to African managers. The unavailability of the diverse literature necessitated the production of a textbook or field manual that covers the ground. The book compiles the most relevant techniques for counting African mammals, illustrated with many examples from the field. It provides guidelines for selecting the appropriate methodology for a range of conditions commonly found in the field, in terms of different animal species, habitat types, and management objectives.

• forest
• mammals
• production
• economic geology
• ecotoxicology

• Wildlife Resource Monitoring Unit, Environmental Council of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia

  Hugo Jachmann

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