Hartmann's mountain zebra studbook 2011 - Marwell Zoo
Hartmann's mountain zebra studbook 2011 - Marwell Zoo
Hartmann's mountain zebra studbook 2011 - Marwell Zoo
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Hartmann’s Hartmann’s <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>zebra</strong> Conservation<br />
This year, I am pleased to be able to give you updates on both field projects that have been<br />
introduced to the readership in the last few <strong>studbook</strong> editions. Please take the time to have a read and<br />
if you are interested to know more, do not hesitate to contact the authors for more information.<br />
Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Zebra Project - Zebra tracking update<br />
Jeff Muntifering & Dr. Tara Harris, tara.harris@state.mn.us<br />
Conservation Department, Minnesota <strong>Zoo</strong><br />
Project Overview<br />
The Minnesota <strong>Zoo</strong> initiated the Hartmann’s Mountain Zebra Project in 2009, focusing on a population<br />
of several thousand Hartmann’s <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>zebra</strong>s (Equus <strong>zebra</strong> hartmannae) living outside of formally<br />
protected areas in the rugged northwestern portion of Namibia known as the Kunene Region.<br />
Relatively little is known about these <strong>zebra</strong>s, considered vulnerable to extinction by the IUCN<br />
(http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/7960/0).<br />
Hartmann’s <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>zebra</strong>s are confined almost entirely to the country of Namibia, with a substantial<br />
proportion of individuals located outside of national parks – on concession, conservancy, and privately<br />
owned lands. They are believed to move seasonally, in association with the rains, but little is known<br />
about where they go or why. Our research aims to understand the seasonal movement patterns of the<br />
Kunene Region’s <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>zebra</strong>s and the factors that influence their movements. We will use this<br />
information to identify areas of the Kunene Region that will be important for sustaining this <strong>zebra</strong><br />
population long term. We will then work with stakeholders in Namibia to create conservation<br />
management strategies for these <strong>zebra</strong>s.<br />
This progress report focuses on our efforts to track the movements of Hartmann’s <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>zebra</strong>s in<br />
the Kunene Region.<br />
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