Research Papers/Topics in Eco-Tourism And Wildlife Management
Assessment of Species Composition and Distribution of Snakes on Knust Campus
ABSTRACT Information on the species composition, distribution, ecology and abundance of snakes on KNUST campus lags behind as compared to other taxa such as small mammals, terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates, amphibians. This study presents a baseline report on snake species on selected sites that is Forest, Builtup environments and Farmlands in Kwame Nkrumah Univers ity of Science and Technology campus. Individuals were captured with the aid ...
Implication (project)
ABSTRACTThis study examined implications of Visitors’ Perception, Reaction on the management of zoological gardens; a case study of University of Ilorin zoo, Nigeria. Structured questionnaire was designed to elicit relevant information on the socio-economic characteristics of respondents, perception and motivation of visitors to the zoological garden, visitors experience and how the zoo has changed their mindset. The study was qualitative and quantitative as it had to analyze the beh...
Poaching and the way forward
The indiscriminate elimination of wildlife portends great danger for our society and world order. It is worthy to note that poaching has continually reduced the population of wildlife and if steps are not taken to correct this threat, wildlife and conservation is just about dead. Thus it will follow the trend of well planned environment without a structure.Stakeholders in this industry should take steps at reducing loss of wildlife but the errors of government towards wildlife management and ...
CATTLE EGRET ASSOCIATION WITH CATTLE WITHIN FUNAAB
Looking at the mutual benefit (Symbiosis) of cattle egrets and cattle, their feeding mode and all characteristics that make them a great kind of bird.
EFFECT OF HAEMOSPORIDIAN PARASITES ON SOME HAEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS OF EPOMOPHORUS GAMBIANUS IN ZARIA, NIGERIA
ABSTRACTBats are viviparous and belong to the order Chiroptera; the second largest mammalian order with 1232 species (Altringham, 1996; Schnipper et al., 2008). Bats are nocturnal mammals that are important for the maintenance of the ecosystem (Hill and Smith, 1984). They are the only flying mammals and are found everywhere except in the Antarctica and Arctic regions (Hill and Smith, 1984) and perhaps are the most abundant, diverse and geographically dispersed vertebrates (Schnipper et al., 2...
Abundance and distibution of squirrel in FCWM New Bussa, Niger State, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT The study was conducted on the abundance and the distribution of squirrel in federal college of wildlife management, by identifying the types, abundance and the distribution of squirrel species utilizing the study area. Four randomly selected plots 200m each were established in the college estate namely, Farm land area (plot 1) Mini zoo area (plot 2), Residential area (plot 3), and (plot 4). Natural land area. Census was carr...
Assessment of Stakeholders Engagement in Natural Resource Management using Typologies of Participation in Kainji Lake National Park
AbstractCommunity-based natural resources management which integrates wildlife conservation and rural development objectives in a single program package has been adopted as a win-win approach to wildlife management in several wildlife rich African countries. This study assesses the level of stakeholders’ engagement in management of natural resources in Kainji Lake national park using different typologies of participation. 110 structured questionnaires were used to collect data from national...
ASSESSMENT OF HABITAT SPECIES MANAGEMENT AREA FOR KOB (Kobus kob - Erxleben, 1777) IN KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK
INTRODUCTION1.1 Background InformationThe concept of habitat is a cornerstone in the management of wildlife (Krausman, 1999). Wildlife habitat is the physical environment where an animal lives and that provides the necessities of life which are food, water, cover and space. Each species require a particular habitat or the spac...
Assessment of Ecotourism Resources in Prof. Afolayan Wildlife Park, FUTA
ABSTRACTEcotourism resources are natural and cultural features that attract visitors, such a s landscapes,endemic and rare flora and fauna, cultural festivals and historic monuments. Endowment of any site with natural attractive features is one of the important indicators of a successful developmentof ecotourism, as simulation of ecotourism resources can significantly affect patronage by making experience unnatural.In the face of degradations of natural resources and lack of alterna...
ASSESSMENT OF ARTIFICIAL WATERHOLES IN ZUGURMA SECTOR OF KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK
ABSTRACTThe most recent management plan of Kainji Lake National Park recommended the creation of artificial waterholes tominimize the effects of water shortage and also to prevent animals from straying away to the surrounding settlements in search of water. Assessment of artificial waterholes inZugurma sector of Kainji Lake National Park was carried out for a period of two weeks in May, 2015 to identify the wildlife species associated with thewaterholes and also to identify the practises carr...
ASSESSMENT OF THE ARTIFICIAL WATER HOLES AT ZUGURMA SECTOR OF KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK
ABSTRACTThe most recent management plan of Kainji Lake National Park recommended the creation of artificial waterholes tominimize the effects of water shortage and also to prevent animals from straying away to the surrounding settlements in search of water. Assessment of artificial waterholes inZugurma sector of Kainji Lake National Park was carried out for a period of two weeks in May, 2015 to identify the wildlife species associated with thewaterholes and also to identify the practises carr...
Ecotourism in Cross River State, Nigeria
Ecotourism is a leading industry in the world today. Ecotourism offers economically viable ways of protecting ecosystems while also providing jobs and supporting community development. This tri-bottom line, of profit, people and the planet , meets the needs of the state government, local communities and critical forest ecosystems. This case study explores the potential of ecotourism for local economic development and ecological conservation in Cross River State (CRS), Nigeria.Cross River Stat...
Strategies For The Development Of Tourism And Theatre Industries In Nigeria: Rivers State
AbstractTourism and Theatre practice are compatible business. They do not only attract and appeal to people but also contribute immensely to the national economy. Although the two industries can exist and function independently, a combination of their functions does appeal more meaningfully to most people.A well-developed tourism industry can house a theatre to enhance the beauty of tourism. In like manner, theatre productions are the springboards on which effective tourism can strive.The two...