Assessment of Livestock Loss Factors in the Western Serengeti, Tanzania

Nyahongo, Julius W.

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“…Spotted hyaena and lion were the main predators for cattle, spotted hyaena and leopard for smaller livestock. Many researchers reported disease is responsible for livestock loss 3-6 times higher than livestock depredation (Gifford-Gonzalez 2000;Bauer 2003;Frank et al 2005) and theft is one of the major factors causing livestock loss (Kynoch and Ulicki 2000;Dzimba and Matooane 2005;Nyahongo and Røskaft 2012) in Africa. In Africa theft is correlated with the stock that households own (Nyahongo and Røskaft 2012) and may cause significant livestock loss (Ogada et al 2003).…”

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“…Many researchers reported disease is responsible for livestock loss 3-6 times higher than livestock depredation (Gifford-Gonzalez 2000;Bauer 2003;Frank et al 2005) and theft is one of the major factors causing livestock loss (Kynoch and Ulicki 2000;Dzimba and Matooane 2005;Nyahongo and Røskaft 2012) in Africa. In Africa theft is correlated with the stock that households own (Nyahongo and Røskaft 2012) and may cause significant livestock loss (Ogada et al 2003). In comparison with other countries, the losses reported here are low and within the range of what is considered to be tolerable elsewhere (Borge 2003;Holmern et al 2007;Kissui 2008).…”

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Lion (Panthera leo) ecology and survival in protected areas of Ethiopia

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Ethiopia is renowned for its cultural and biological diversity and covers an important share of lion habitat in Africa, providing connectivity between East and Central Africa. The aim of this study was to investigate the status of lions and human–lion conflict in several protected areas of Ethiopia and to present an overview on lion distribution nationally. We used call-ups and semi-structured interviews with 809 randomly selected pastoralists to investigate human–lion conflict and pastoralist perceptions towards lions in five priority sites and collected further anecdotal information for all other known or possible lion range. We had chance encounters with six lions, but we observed no lion responses to the call-ups. We recorded 145 spotted hyaena and 23 jackal responses at, respectively, 25 and 13 of the 46 call-up stations. Overall, respondents viewed lions as dangerous carnivores, but nonetheless responded that lions should be present regionally, preferably in restricted areas. Most respondents disagreed that the killing of lions should be allowed, but we note that a small minority strongly agreed to killing. A large majority of respondents agreed that more people need to be given information about lions. Respondents mentioned spotted hyaena and leopard as the main predators on all livestock followed by jackal (shoats) and lion (mainly cattle). The impact of depredation on livestock mortality was nearly twice that of disease. Our results strongly suggest that lion densities are low and may have substantially decreased in Awash, Nechisar, Chebera-Churchura, and Mago National Parks and in Kaffa Biosphere Reserve due to conflict, habitat loss and especially ineffective protection. Anecdotal information suggests that lions are widespread but rare and that there is no stronghold in Ethiopia. Considering the unique evolutionary background of Ethiopia as the bridge between Central and East African lion populations, and the significant role of the lion in Ethiopian history and culture, we argue that more emphasis should be given to the protection of prioritized lion populations.

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Lion (Panthera leo) ecology and survival in protected areas of Ethiopia

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Livestock Depredation by Carnivores in the Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania

Mwakatobe¹,

Nyahongo²

2013

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Data for livestock depredation by wild animals were collected in villages outside Serengeti National Park, northern Tanzania. We tested livestock mortality against distance of the villages from the protected area in relation to carnivore species involved, methods used to protect livestock from being depredated and frequency of livestock diseases. The results indicate that distance from the park significantly influenced livestock depredation with the lowest depredation rates in the villages farthest away. Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) was the most destructive wild animal, followed by small carnivores (including baboons) which were most destructive in the medium and far away villages. Methods used to protect livestock from being depredated differed significantly based on the distance from the protected area. Wild animals cause a significant economic loss to households; however, livestock diseases were the main cause of livestock loss in the study area. The highest frequencies of deaths due to diseases were experienced in villages located closest to the protected area. We recommend that all conservation stakeholders support efforts of local communities to improve their enclosures, and develop education programs to improve their livestock husbandry skills. We also recommend that veterinary units be staffed with well-trained personnel, adequate facilities and substantial operational budgets to enable them to adequately function. Also, not only villagers near protected areas, but also any residents, should be helped by veterinary units. Lastly, we recommend an integrated study on livestock and wildlife diseases and their impact on household economies of the local communities.

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Assessment of Livestock Loss Factors in the Western Serengeti, Tanzania

Cited by 2 publications

References 29 publications

Lion (Panthera leo) ecology and survival in protected areas of Ethiopia

Lion (Panthera leo) ecology and survival in protected areas of Ethiopia

Livestock Depredation by Carnivores in the Serengeti Ecosystem, Tanzania

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