Abondance et distribution des buffles Syncerus caffer (Sparrman, 1779) dans le Parc National de la Comoé, Nord-Est de la Côte d’Ivoire

A population of approximately 2,306 African buffaloes (Syncerus caffer) was estimated in Comoé National Park (PNC), Côte d’Ivoire, during the rainy season, with densities dropping to around 1,715 individuals in the dry season. This study, conducted from January 2018 to September 2019 using linear transect surveys and dung counts, provides critical insights into the abundance and seasonal distribution of this keystone species within PNC—a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a priority area for West African biodiversity conservation. Buffaloes were predominantly found in central and western zones during the rainy season but shifted toward northern and southern regions during the dry season, likely due to resource availability or anthropogenic pressures. The research highlights significant threats from poaching and gold panning, particularly in the park’s northern and southeastern areas, emphasizing the need for semiannual monitoring to track demographic trends and inform conservation strategies.

Cyrille-Joseph, A. A., Blaise, K., Ouattara, S., & Yao Roger, K. (2020). Abondance et distribution des buffles Syncerus caffer (Sparrman, 1779) dans le Parc National de la Comoé, Nord-Est de la Côte d’Ivoire. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 45(3), 8024–8037. https://doi.org/10.35759/janmplsci.v45-3.6