Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
Understanding the population dynamics and densities across different microhabitats within an area can be advantageous for both ecological research and wildlife management. Game drive counts are a method which can be used to compare the number of individuals of varied species within a certain area. Observers drove from one side of a predetermined route, counting the different species in the desired ranges. The Number of animals found helps researchers compare population densities from previous years to better understand species demographics temporally. Comparing population densities in different locations helps observers understand the relationship between species density and the richness of their habitats. The results of a game drive may also help researchers defend claims on how species behavior can be shaped by their environment.
Recommended Citation
Spahn, Clareese; Eberhart, Taquarus; Khan, Fiza; Tolbert, Heather; Tolbert, Natalia; and Mercer, Kaela, "Determining Population Density and Behavior of Ungulates in the Tuli Region using Game Drives" (2024). CSU Tower Day. 4.
https://csuepress.columbusstate.edu/towerday/4
