The impact of sport-hunting on the population dynamics of an African lion population in a protected area

Between 1999 and 2004 we undertook an ecological study of African lions ( Panthera leo) in Hwange National Park, western Zimbabwe to measure the impact of sport-hunting beyond the park on the lion population within the park, using radio-telemetry and direct observation. 34 of 62 tagged lions died du...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Biological conservation 2007-02, Vol.134 (4), p.548-558
Hauptverfasser:	Loveridge, A.J., Searle, A.W., Murindagomo, F., Macdonald, D.W.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	African lion Animal and plant ecology Animal, plant and microbial ecology Applied ecology Biological and medical sciences Conservation, protection and management of environment and wildlife Demecology Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology General aspects Infanticide Panthera leo Parks, reserves, wildlife conservation. Endangered species: population survey and restocking Sport hunting Vacuum effect
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Zusammenfassung:	Between 1999 and 2004 we undertook an ecological study of African lions ( Panthera leo) in Hwange National Park, western Zimbabwe to measure the impact of sport-hunting beyond the park on the lion population within the park, using radio-telemetry and direct observation. 34 of 62 tagged lions died during the study (of which 24 were shot by sport hunters: 13 adult males, 5 adult females, 6 sub-adult males). Sport hunters in the safari areas surrounding the park killed 72% of tagged adult males from the study area. Over 30% of all males shot were sub-adult (
ISSN:	0006-3207 1873-2917
DOI:	10.1016/j.biocon.2006.09.010