Numbers, distribution and habitat preference of large mammals in Bouba Ndjida National Park, Cameroon

Survey using aircraft May 30 - June 2, 1977 just after onset of rainy season. Population estimate 13 in one section plus 40 in another section. Most rhinoceros were found in the west-central park area, in thickets on the foothills of the two mountains in the park.

Park is situated in the savanna woodland belt of N. Cameroon (Chad border) between 8.21 and 9.0 N and 14.25 - 14.55 E. It covers 2200 km? of gently undulating terrain 280-400 m above sea level. A mountain ridge along the southern boundary reaches 900 m.

Population density calculated at 0.02 per km? in one area, and 0.08 per km? in another area of the park