African Antelope Database 1998

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IUCN, 1999 - Nature - 434 pages

Although most antelope species still exist in large numbers in sub-Saharan Africa (some in hundreds of thousands), up to three-quarters of the species are in decline. Threats to their survival arise from the rapid growth of human and livestock populations, with consequent degradation and destruction of natural habitats, and excessive offtake by meat hunters. In addition, some parts of Africa are mow almost completely devoid of large wild animals because of uncontrolled slaughter during recent civil wars. This report presents the information currently held by the IUCN/SSC Antelope Specialist Group on the conservation status of each antelope species (and selected subspecies) in sub-Saharan Africa. Key areas have been identified for the conservation of representative antelope communities. While external donors make the greatest contributions to the conservation of antelopes, greater recognition of wildlife conservation in national and regional development plans is often a critically important requirement.

 

Contents

Introduction
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Introduction
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Nigeria
130
Cameroon
139
Puku
170
Somalia
182
Kenya
217
Bluebuck
223
Slenderhorned Gazelle
246
Spekes Gazelle
254
Springbok
263
Suni
274
Salts Dikdik
282
Copyright

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