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This project encompasses abundance estimation of wildlife in the reserve. Knowing number and density of wild animals is important for wildlife ecology and management. About 3000 heads of wildlife freely roam the area in Kuzikus. We estimate population size and number of larger ungulates using a distance sampling method. Since large predators are not prevalent and abundant in the area, wildlife is held in check mainly by translocation, game catching. Our project is to walk 44 transects of 1.2 km through the reserve, count and take data on the animals we see. This data is then analyes through a distance analysis using the software DISTANCE, which gives us a precise estimate of animal density. Students participating in this project will gain practical fieldwork experience on African wildlife, methodology useful for wildlife ecology and management.
During the course of four weeks, you will
- employ distance sampling in dryland African savanna on large African herbivores
- learn to identiy 13 species of ungulates, by sex and age
- aquire a deeper understanding about the ecology and population dynamics of native ungulates
- learn how to use DISTANCE.
Useful References:
Buckland ST et al (2001). Introduction to Distance Sampling: Estimating abundance of biological populations. OUP Oxford.
| Dates (25 days all-inclusive) |
Costs EUR p.P. |
Status ⇒ Apply online |
| 01 Apr (Mon) -25 Apr (Thu) 2013 |
1190.- |
min. of 4 applications |
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