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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The movement data we are obtaining will provide a much better understanding of the seasonal<br />
movement patterns of Hartmann’s <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>zebra</strong>s in the communal conservancies and concession<br />
areas in between Etosha and Skeleton Coast national parks. Using digital maps we have already<br />
obtained (e.g., Fig. 2), we will also be able to investigate the factors that influence the <strong>zebra</strong>s’<br />
movements, including elevation, water sources, habitat types, roads, tourism hubs, hunting areas, and<br />
man-made features such as the veterinary cordon fence.<br />
Fig. 2. Movements of two <strong>mountain</strong> <strong>zebra</strong>s, in relation to select landscape and other<br />
features (Nov 20, <strong>2011</strong> to Apr 23, 2012)<br />
Next steps<br />
This coming summer, we plan to retrieve the first three GPS collars we deployed and begin analyzing<br />
the data. We will continue to provide maps of the satellite-tracked <strong>zebra</strong>s’ movements on a semiannual<br />
basis to Namibia’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism and the communal conservancies in<br />
our study area.<br />
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