Species composition and population dynamics in the Mole National Park of Ghana
As part of a research study that has been ongoing at Mole National Park since 2010, we have been collecting camera trap data with the aim of assessing trends and changes in species distribution and abundance within the park. Our study is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the park's wildlife populations and their habitats.
We have collected camera trap data from 2010 to 2021, and we are currently in the process of analyzing this data in order to gain insights into the park's wildlife populations and habitats. Our analysis will include monitoring changes in species distribution and abundance, as well as assessing the health of the park's habitats. We are excited to be in the process of analyzing the data we have collected, as we believe it will provide valuable insights into the health and well-being of the wildlife populations and habitats of Mole National Park.
We are committed to conducting thorough and scientifically rigorous research, and we look forward to sharing our findings with the scientific community and the general public once the data analysis process is complete.
Estimating abundance and distribution of European rabbits based on dropping, live counts, and camera trapping
This study compared the relative effectiveness of the three most widely used and trustworthy techniques for determining the abundance and distribution of small mammals, typically nocturnal species like the European rabbit, for management and conservation purposes (droppings counting, night transects, and camera trapping). We specifically looked at how well local rabbit abundance could be predicted by the presence of both fresh and old droppings.
Data was gathered in a protected area in the southern French Camargue, which is surrounded by unprotected private sites where the species is occasionally hunted.
Overall, the study recorded a total of 524 and 423 fresh and old droppings over two transect sessions, a total of 17 rabbits directly observed during six sessions of night transects, and a total of 526 independent photographs of rabbits from 11 trap stations with 22 cameras over three weeks.
Using camera trap surveys to evaluate habitat use by the mammal fauna at mole national park
In this study, I assessed the richness and relative abundance of mammal species at the Mole National Park, Ghana, using camera traps. Data collection was conducted over a total of 755 camera trap days at five trap stations in five sub-habitats within the park. The survey recorded a total of 2,893 independent photographs of 23 mammal species.
Based on the photographic rate of mammal species, Hartebeest, Common Warthog, Kob, Waterbuck, Roan Antelope, Olive Baboon, African Buffalo, and African Elephant exhibited high relative abundance (capture rate). The presence of rare medium-large carnivores such as leopards, caracals, side-striped jackals, and spotted hyenas was also recorded at some sites, but at low capture rates.
The study saw higher abundance and richness in riparian forests and boval habitats than in others.