A camera trap assessment of terrestrial vertebrates in B windi I mpenetrable N ational P ark, U ganda

Researchers using camera traps in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, found that distance to park edges and elevation significantly influence the distribution of terrestrial vertebrates. The study recorded 20 mammal species and four bird species over 1800 camera trap days, with the black-fronted duiker being the most frequently photographed. Notably, five species showed a preference for higher elevations, while one exhibited an edge-biased pattern. These findings suggest that selective habitat use may limit population sizes and viability, providing critical baseline data for long-term monitoring efforts in this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mugerwa, B., Sheil, D., Ssekiranda, P., van Heist, M., & Ezuma, P. (2012). A camera trap assessment of terrestrial vertebrates in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. African Journal of Ecology, 51(1), 21–31. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12004