Using N-mixture models to estimate abundance and temporal trends of black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis L.) populations from aerial counts

Inaccurate estimates of animal populations may lead to flawed management interventions, therefore, it is essential to understand the status and population trend of a species in order to plan its management efficiently. Aerial surveys are considered a useful method for estimating the population size...

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Main Authors: Zaara Kidwai, Jose Jimenez, Cornelius J. Louw, H.P. Nel, Jason P. Marshal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-07-01
Series:Global Ecology and Conservation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989419300769