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Preliminary Evidence of Great Apes' Occurrence in Peri‐Urban and Highly Degraded Forest Reserves in Cameroon

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT This study investigates the presence of great apes in degraded forests in Cameroon. Using camera traps, it reveals the occurrence of chimpanzees and gorillas in forest remnants within the highly degraded landscape formed by the Mbalmayo and Zamakoe Forest Reserves. Results support the persistence and adaptation of both species in forest/non‐forest mosaics and emphasise the need to conserve biodiversity beyond traditional protected areas. Further research is required to characterise the conservation status of both species in the area, their use of this fragmented landscape, and their relationship with neighbouring human communities.

Source: African Journal of Ecology

DOI: 10.1111/aje.70022

Authors: Jean Christian Mey Boudoug, Stephane Dewang Dyio, Cédric N. S. Fotie, Justin Etah Kang, Isidore Ndzana, Vianny Rodel Nguimdo Vouffo, Marie Marguerite Mbolo

Institutions: Université de Yaoundé I, University of Redlands, Zambia Forestry College, École Nationale d'Administration et de Magistrature, Institut Supérieur de Technologie Médicale, Higher National School of Forests, Higher Institute for Scientific and Medical Research, University of Göttingen

Language: English

Topic: Primate Behavior and Ecology

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4407683801

FWCI: 2.277

Cites: 40

Cited by: 2

Related to: 10