Research Papers/Topics in Eco-Tourism and Wildlife Management

KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF STAKEHOLDERS ON ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN AND AROUND OLD OYO NATIONAL PARK, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Ecotourism development (ED) is one of the factors promoting sustainable utilisation of natural resources. Stakeholders‘ attitude towards natural resources in Old Oyo National Park (OONP) can undermine or enhance conservation goals of the park. Information on stakeholders‘ knowledge and perception that can be used for ED in OONP is limited. Therefore, this study assessed the knowledge and perception of stakeholders on ED in OONP, Nigeria. Simple random sampling technique was used...

INFLUENCE OF SOCIAL MEDIA ON TRAVEL DECISION-MAKING ON GHANA BY INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS

ABSTRACT Over the last ten years, social media has become pervasive in tourists’ decision-making to travel to any destination. The main aim of the study was to assess the role of social media in travel decision-making on Ghana by international tourists. The study adopted the cross-sectional research design and was underpinned by the quantitative research methodology. Questionnaires were used to collect data from international tourists visiting Ghana. The study revealed that most of the tour...

ESTABLISHING LONG-TERM BIOLOGICAL MONITORING PROTOCOLS: COMPARING THREE ARTHROPOD SAMPLING TECHNIQUES IN THE AMURUM FOREST RESERVE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Amurum Forest Reserve (AFR), the area around the AP Leventis Ornithological Research Institute is not currently systematically monitored in terms of arthropods, which is fundamental to the bird species of the reserve that has been extensively monitored. Research opportunities to relate the bird data to this biotic factor (food resource) are being lost, particularly as Amurum has been protected for over 14 years and is undergoing regeneration in terms of gallery forest and savanna. Th...

Implication (project)

ABSTRACT This 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 behavior ...

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

ABSTRACT Bats 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., ...

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 carried out for a period of three (3) months (...

Assessment of Stakeholders Engagement in Natural Resource Management using Typologies of Participation in Kainji Lake National Park

Abstract Community-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 nationa...

Assessment of Ecotourism Resources in Prof. Afolayan Wildlife Park, FUTA

ABSTRACT Ecotourism 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 development of 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 alternative...

ASSESSMENT OF HABITAT SPECIES MANAGEMENT AREA FOR KOB (Kobus kob - Erxleben, 1777) IN KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK

                                              INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Information The 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 space, food, shelter and other needs of survival so much so that species are said to be the product o...

ASSESSMENT OF THE ARTIFICIAL WATER HOLES AT ZUGURMA SECTOR OF KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK

ABSTRACT The most recent management plan of Kainji Lake National Park recommended the creation of artificial waterholes to minimize 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 in Zugurma 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 the waterholes and also to identify the practises...

ASSESSMENT OF ARTIFICIAL WATERHOLES IN ZUGURMA SECTOR OF KAINJI LAKE NATIONAL PARK

ABSTRACT The most recent management plan of Kainji Lake National Park recommended the creation of artificial waterholes to minimize 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 in Zugurma 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 the waterholes and also to identify the practises...

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 St...

Strategies For The Development Of Tourism And Theatre Industries In Nigeria: Rivers State

Abstract Tourism 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 ...


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