Sigma Xi Poster Competition
Wildlife GIS Mapping In Gorongosa National Park: Species-Environment Relationships And Conservation
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Graduate
Major
Earth and Environmental Science
Minor
Geoinformatic
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Dr. Robin Q. Zhang
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
This study was carried out in Gorongosa National Park (GNP), located in Mozambique, combining Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis with an extensive literature review to investigate the spatial distribution of key species such as buffaloes, elephants, hippos and impalas. Animal surveys from 1969 to 2018, along with environmental factors, such as vegetation and the availability of water, were mapped and analyzed using a GIS.
This result showed significant clusters of wildlife by species. In addition, ecological zones, characterized by water levels and vegetation types, influence the spatial distribution of wildlife in Gorongosa National Park. Areas with dense vegetation and close to bodies of water were where greater concentrations of the species were found, reflecting their importance as essential habitats within the park.
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Sigma Xi Poster Competition
Wildlife GIS Mapping In Gorongosa National Park: Species-Environment Relationships And Conservation
This study was carried out in Gorongosa National Park (GNP), located in Mozambique, combining Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis with an extensive literature review to investigate the spatial distribution of key species such as buffaloes, elephants, hippos and impalas. Animal surveys from 1969 to 2018, along with environmental factors, such as vegetation and the availability of water, were mapped and analyzed using a GIS.
This result showed significant clusters of wildlife by species. In addition, ecological zones, characterized by water levels and vegetation types, influence the spatial distribution of wildlife in Gorongosa National Park. Areas with dense vegetation and close to bodies of water were where greater concentrations of the species were found, reflecting their importance as essential habitats within the park.