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Distribution and abundance of the common ungulates of Nyika National Park, Malawi
Author(s) -
MUNTHALI SIMON M.,
BANDA HECTOR M.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
african journal of ecology
Language(s) - French
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.499
H-Index - 54
eISSN - 1365-2028
pISSN - 0141-6707
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2028.1992.tb00495.x
Subject(s) - oryx , equus , national park , geography , forestry , population , ecology , biology , demography , archaeology , sociology
Summary Local seasonal movements of the ungulates in Nyika National Park, Malawi, are mainly induced by the prescribed burning policy, habitat preference and weather. The populations of almost all ungulates have increased over the past 14 years except the zebra ( Equus burchelli ), whose population has stagnated. Eland ( Tragelaphus oryx ) is the most important contributor to the total biomass of the park's large mammals. Continuation of manipulative burning has been recommended. Résumé Les mouvements saisonniers locaux des ongulés du Parc National de Nyika, Malawi, sont induits principalement par la politique des feux, les préférences d'habitat et le temps. Les populations de presque tous les ongulés ont augmenté pendant les 14 dernières années, excepté le zèbre ( Equus burchelli ) dont la population est restée stationnaire. L'éland ( Tragelaphus oryx ) est le contributeur le plus important de la biomasse totale des grands mammiferères du parc. On a recommandé la poursuite de la pratique des feux provoqués.

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