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Lakew, D.; Ayichew, B.
A Preliminary Survey of Medium and Large-Sized Mammals in Amoro Forest, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara, Ethiopia
2021  Authorea: 1-10

Aim: The objective of this study was to survey the species composition, relative abundance and to determine major threats of medium and large-sized mammals in Amoro Forest. Method: Linetransects surveying and indirect surveys method (including fresh tracks, scats, hair, spines and burrows) were used to survey mammalian diversity. A survey was conducted in the early morning from 6:00 to 10:00 and late afternoon from 16:00 to 19:00. Key interview and direct site observationswere carried out to assess the major threat of mammals in the study area. Results: A total of 12 species of medium and large sized mammals belonging to sex orders and eight families were recorded. Porcupine (_Hystrix cristata_), Vervet monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) and Olive baboon (_Papio anubis_) were among the medium-sized mammals while, Spotted hyena (_Crocuta crocuta_),Leopard (_Panthera pardus_) and Common duiker (_Sylvicapra grimmia_) were among the large sized mammals observed in the study area. Shannon{Wiener Index values were low (H' = 1.666) whereas, the Simpson's index (1-D) of diversity showed the highest species diversity (0.761) in the study area. Illegal logging of trees; overgrazing, agricultural activities and human-wildlife conicts were the foremost threats in the area. Conclusion: Species richness and evenness were varied from habitat to habitat in Amoro forest. Land degradation anddierent anthropogenicactivities were common threats for the mammals in the study area. Community participation and awareness creation is very important to limit the impact of anthropogenic activities threatening wildlife.

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