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Bauer, H.; Acha, A.; Hussein, S.; Sillero-Zubiri, C.
Site report: Kafa Biosphere Reserve and adjacent Protected Areas
2016 Full Book
The overall objective is: To determine genetic status, presence, distribution and habitat use of lions, leopards, cheetahs and wild dogs in Kafa BR and their connectivity to nearby Protected Areas. More specifically, we aimed to confirm the presence and describe the distribution of lion, leopard, cheetah and wild dog, in the context of their ranging patterns and habitat requirements. Since prey densities are low in Kafa, carnivore populations are small and an important component of their viability is potential connectivity to other populations, in particular Chebera Churchura NP (CCNP) and Omo NP (ONP). Note that we did not carry out research inside either national park, but examined habitat connectivity outside these areas (therefore we did not require specific permission to work inside protected areas from EWCA).
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