Original Research
The use of population viability analysis to identify possible factors contributing to the decline of a rare ungulate population in south-eastern Zimbabwe
Submitted: 20 April 2012 | Published: 05 April 2013
About the author(s)
Simon D. Capon, Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University, South AfricaAlison J. Leslie, Department of Conservation Ecology and Entomology, Stellenbosch University, South Africa
Bruce Clegg, Research Department, Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, Zimbabwe
Abstract
Conservation implications: Sable generally occur at low densities in the lowveld region of Zimbabwe and, as such, populations are vulnerable to increases in mortality rates. The role of lions in driving the decline at the MWR suggests a need to control their numbers and develop prey refuges through improved management of artificial water.
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