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Reference Base Numbers, distribution and habitat preference of large mam... |
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Title: |
Numbers, distribution and habitat preference of large mammals in Bouba Ndjida National Park, Cameroon |
Author(s): |
Van Lavieren, L.P.; Esser, J.D |
Year published: |
1979 |
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African Journal of Ecology |
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17 |
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141-153, figs. 1-4, tables 1-2 |
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Africa - Western Africa - Cameroon
Distribution - Status
Black Rhino
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Survey using aircraft May 30 - June 2, 1977 just after onset of rainy season.
Population estimate 13 in one section plus 40 in another section.
Most rhinoceros were found in the west-central park area, in thickets on the foothills of the two mountains in the park. |
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Africa - Western Africa - Cameroon
Distribution - Records
Black Rhino
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Park is situated in the savanna woodland belt of N. Cameroon (Chad border) between 8.21 and 9.0 N and 14.25 - 14.55 E. It covers 2200 km? of gently undulating terrain 280-400 m above sea level. A mountain ridge along the southern boundary reaches 900 m. |
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Africa - Western Africa - Cameroon
Ecology - Population
Black Rhino
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Population density calculated at 0.02 per km? in one area, and 0.08 per km? in another area of the park |
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