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Primates of Gashaka Socioecology and Conservation in Nigeria's Biodiversity Hotspot

:	Volker Sommer, Caroline Ross
:	Volker Sommer, Caroline Ross
:	Primates of Gashaka Socioecology and Conservation in Nigeria's Biodiversity Hotspot
:	Springer-Verlag
:	9781441974037
:	1
:	CHF 133.60
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:	Zoologie
:	English

:	534
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The Gashaka Primate Project has grown into one of the largest research and conservation activities in West Africa. At present, it keeps going on the initiative of the editors of this volume and their academic home institutions.The appearance of this volume marks the 10th anniversary of the Gashaka Primate Project

	Foreword	8
	Contents	10
	Contributors	12
	Bio-Sketches	16
	Chapter 1: Exploring and Protecting West Africa’s Primates: The Gashaka Primate Project in Context	20
	The Remote Wilderness of Gashaka	21
	A Fragile Paradise	24
	The Gashaka Primate Project	26
	Research as Conservation	28
	An International Network	32
	Contributions to Primates of Gashaka	35
	Those Who Made It Happen	40
	Looking Towards the Future	41
	Literature	42
	Appendix 1. Climate in Study Areas at Kwano and Gashaka	43
	Summary of Weather Parameters, 2000 – 2008	43
	Rainfall Pattern	46
	Appendix 2. Publications of the Gashaka Primate Project	46
	Total	46
	Books	46
	Research Articles in Journals	46
	47	46
	Unpublished Reports	48
	PhD Theses (completed)	48
	PhD Theses (expecting completion	working titles)49
	Masters Dissertations and Diplomarbeiten	49
	Undergraduate Dissertations	50
	Popular Writing	53
	Documentaries	54
	Appendix 3. Affiliates and Supporters of the Gashaka Primate Project	54
	Core Funding	54
	Cooperation and Logistic Support	54
	Infrastructural Development, in Particular “Power-Island” at Kwano Field Station and Radio Communication Throughout Gashaka Gumti National Park	55
	Webmaster	56
	Volunteers	56
	GPP Field Assistants and Camp Management	56
	Contact	56
	Chapter 2: To Save a Wilderness: The Creation and Development of Gashaka Gumti National Park, Nigeria	57
	Early Efforts of Protection	57
	From Fragile Reserve to Full-Fledged Park	64
	Future Challenges	68
	Literature	72
	Chapter 3: Hunters, Fire, Cattle: Conservation Challenges in Eastern Nigeria, with Special Reference to Chimpanzees	73
	Introduction	74
	Materials and Methods	76
	The Taraba Region	76
	Political and Socioeconomic History	76
	Physical Environment and Habitat Types	77
	Gashaka Gumti National Park	79
	Surveys	79
	Results	82
	Potential Northern Distribution: Shebshi Mountains	82
	Southern Distribution: Cameroon Border	83
	Vicinity of the National Park	84
	Gashaka Gumti National Park (GGNP)	84
	Discussion	85
	Trends of Chimpanzee Distribution	86
	Shebshi Mountains and Northern Distribution	86
	Cameroon Border and Southern Distribution	86
	Park Vicinity	86
	Gashaka Gumti National Park	86
	Hunting, Burning, Grazing: Main Threats to Wildlife	92
	Factors Aiding Conservation	95
	Community-based Approaches	95
	Protected Areas and Law Enforcement	96
	Research	97
	Prospects	97
	Acknowledgements	98
	Literature	99
	Appendix. Narratives of Foot Surveys of Chimpanzee Habitats in the Taraba Region	102
	Cameroon Border (Southern Distribution)	102
	Bissaula	102
	Survey rationale, date and team	102
	Survey narrative	102
	Large mammals	103
	Chimpanzee distribution	103
	Conservation prospects	103
	Zedah / Buru	103
	Survey Rationale, Date and Team	103
	Survey Narrative	104
	Large Mammals	104
	Chimpanzee Distribution	105
	Conservation Prospects	105
	Shebshi Mountains (Potential Northern Distribution)	106
	Dakka	106
	Survey Rationale, Date and Team	106
	Survey Narrative	106
	Large Mammals	106
	Chimpanzee Distribution	107
	Conservation Prospects	107
	Vogel Peak	107
	Survey Rationale, Date and Team	107
	Survey Narrative	107
	Large Mammals	108
	Chimpanzee Distribution	108
	Conservation Prospects	108
	Park Support Zone	108
	Ngel Nyaki	108
	Survey Rationale, Date and Team	108
	Survey Narrative	108
	Large Mammals	109
	Chimpanzee Distribution	109
	Conservation Prospects	110
	Alekum	110
	Survey Rationale, Date and Team	110
	Survey Narrative	110
	Large Mammals	111
	Chimpanzee Distribution	111
	Conservation Prospects	111
	Gashaka Gumti National Park	111
	Chappal Wade to Mambilla Plateau	111
	Survey Rationale, Date and Team	111
	Survey Narrative	112
	Large Mammals	113
	Chimpanzee Distribution	113
	Conservation Prospects	113
	Gamgam Headwaters	114
	Survey Rationale, Date and Team	114
	Survey Narrative	114
	Large Mammals	115
	Chimpanzee Distribution	116
	Conservation prospects	116
	Eastern Enclaves from Chappal Delam to Filinga	116
	Survey Rationale, Date and Team	116
	Survey Narrative	117
	Large Mammals	117
	Chimpanzee Distribution	117
	Conservation Prospects	117
	Chapter 4: Monkeys and Apes as Animals and Humans: Ethno-Primatology in Nigeria’s Taraba Region	118
	Introduction	119
	Materials and Methods	122
	Results	126
	General Knowledge About Monkeys and Apes	126
	Hunting of Primates	130
	Bush-meat Consumption	131
	Primates as Pets	134
	Attitudes Towards Protection	135
	Primate Populations in Taraba State	136
	Discussion	137
	Reduction of Forest Habitat	138
	Hunting	138
	Pet Trade	139
	Food Taboos	140
	Protected Areas and Law Enforcement	141
	Acknowledgements	142
	Literature	142
	Appendix. Folklore About Chimpanzees and Monkeys in the Taraba Region, Nigeria	144
	Interpreting Naturalistic Behaviour of Chimpanzees	144
	The Meaning of Drumming	144
	Why Chimpanzees Build Nests	144
	The Human Nature of Chimpanzees	145