Diversity and distribution of mammals in Pomene National Reserve

The study on the Diversity and Distribution of Medium-Large Mammals was carried out in the Pomene National Reserve, with the aim of studying the diversity and distribution of medium-large mammal species in the 3 habitats (Dense Miombo, Open Miombo and Shrub Prairie) of the RNP. To collect data using the direct method, all the observation paths in each habitat were walked, in the morning and at the end of the day. Each walk was 2km long and as soon as a herd was observed within a 1km radius of the observers, the species was identified, the total number of individuals of each species was counted and the geographical coordinate of the location was recorded. Using the indirect method, 16 transects of 1000m in length and 100m in diameter were randomly established 500m apart to collect samples of nocturnal animals. On each transect, species were identified using their traces (droppings and footprints) and the total number of individuals of each species was recorded.