Study of the diurnal activity pattern of the Buffon's kob (Kobus kob kob, Erxleben, 1777) in the Niokolo Koba National Park, southeast Senegal

A study of Buffon's kob (Kobus kob kob) in Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal, revealed that feeding is the dominant diurnal activity, accounting for 53.2% of observed behavior, particularly during morning, afternoon, and late evening. Resting became prevalent at mid-day when temperatures peaked. The research employed Altman's (1974) methodology, tracking 79 individuals—comprising adults, juveniles, and sub-adults—through direct observation from 6 am to 6 pm. Kountadala pond emerged as a key aggregation site for the species. While feeding was the primary focus, other behaviors such as walking (5.22%), running (3.25%), standing (4.3%), and agonistic interactions (<1%) were also documented. The findings provide critical insights into the diurnal activity patterns of this species, which could inform conservation strategies for Niokolo-Koba National Park.

Kodé FALL, Massamnba THIAM, & Papa Ibnou NDIAYE. (2024). Study of the diurnal activity pattern of the Buffon’s kob (Kobus kob kob, Erxleben, 1777) in the Niokolo Koba National Park, southeast Senegal. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 26(1), 171–177. https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2024.26.1.0015