Nettet29. apr. 2008 · The Kafue lechwe population was estimated at 90–95, 000 by 1972 (Bell et al., 1973; Osbourne et al., 1975) but is currently estimated at 38,000 (Chansa and … NettetBell et al. (1973) estimated the total population of Kafue lechwe about 93,000-95,000 animals. By the early 1980s, the population had decreased by more than 50%, and was restricted to
Ground survey of red lechwe in the Linyanti swamps and Chobe
NettetLechwe population The International Union Conservation for Nature (IUCN) lists the Kafue Lechwe (Cobus leche kafuensis) as a vulnerable species. The sensitivity of the Kafue Lechwe to changes in the landscape and the ecosystem make this antelope a good indicator species for assessing the condition of the landscape and its’ ecological status. Nettet1. des. 2012 · A. Black lechwe population trend since 1930s. A1 shows the estimated carrying capacity of the Bangweulu game management area while A2 shows the … country tubi
Failure to detect tuberculosis in Black lechwe antelopes
Nettet11. apr. 2024 · Before us, on the floodplain, are thousands of beautiful, endemic, Black Lechwe, barely visible through the thick morning mist. We’re in the Bangweulu wetlands, in north eastern Zambia. Bangweulu means “where the water meets the sky”, which is a perfect description of this extraordinary community-owned protected wetland in north … NettetPopulation size and distribution The population estimate for red lechwe in the Linyanti swamps was 343 animals (distance sampling 95 % CI: 186–634) in the dry season and 261 animals (distance sampling 95 % CI: 153–443) in the wet season. This corresponds to a density of 46 red lechwe/km 2 in dry season and 35 red lechwe/km in wet season. NettetThe meaning of LECHWE is an antelope (Kobus leche) that inhabits wetlands of southern Africa; also : a related antelope (K. megaceros) of the Nile Valley in Sudan and Ethiopia. country tubs