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| Dupain, J.; Elsacker, L. | |
| Status of the Proposed Lomako Forest Bonobo Reserve: A Case Study of the Bushmeat Trade | |
| 2002 Book Chapter | |
In this chapter, we summarize the importance of the proposed Lomako Reserve, and focus on the relationship of the bushmeat trade to other conservation issues in this area. We report on the influence of logging on hunting pressure, describe the situation of the local people, and provide preliminary results of a bushmeat market study conducted near the Lomako Forest. In addition to_ Pan paniscus_, several other rare and endangered species such as the Congo peafowl (_Afropavo congensis_), chevrotain (_Hyemoschus aquaticus_), and the African golden cat (_Profelis aurata_) are found in this area. Elephant and bongo are still present in the eastern part of the proposed reserve. |
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