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Phenology of figs in Budongo Forest Uganda and its importance for the chimpanzee diet
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2003)
This paper reports on the phonological patterns of figs in Budongo Forest, Uganda, and how it relates to chimpanzee food availability in different seasons. In addition, we analysed the dung of chimpanzees to understand the ...
Patterns of frugivory of the Budongo Forest chimpanzees, Uganda
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2005)
Frugivory patterns of the chimpanzees in the Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda were studied between June 2000 and August 2001. Chimpanzee feeding habitats, movement, group size and food eaten were assessed using focal and ...
Amending Soils with Hydrogels Increases the Biomass of Nine Tree Species under Non-water Stress Conditions
(WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH, 2009-07)
The classical aim of the application of super absorbent polyacrylate (SAPs) hydrogels is the prolonging of plant survival under water stress. Their effect on plant growth during non-water stress conditions is not known. ...
Contribution of wetland resources to household food security in Uganda
Background: In Uganda, nearly 1.4 million people are currently food insecure, with the prevalence of food energy
deficiency at the country level standing at 37%. Local farmers are vulnerable to starvation in times of ...
Understanding sitatunga (Tragelaphus spekii) habitats through diet analysis in Rushebeya-Kanyabaha wetland, Uganda
Between January and December 2008, we assessed the diet
and habitat selection of sitatunga, a highly endangered
tropical wetland antelope threatened by habitat loss in
Rushebeya-Kanyabaha wetland. Microhistological ...
Wildlife snaring in Budongo Forest Reserve, Uganda
Snaring is an indiscriminate vertebrate trapping method that has maimed more than
36% of an estimated 700 resident chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) of Budongo Forest
Reserve. This study was conducted in two phases to assess ...
Elephant damage and tree response in restored parts of Kibale National Park, Uganda
Elephant tree damage is a key factor in conservation and restoration efforts of African rain forests. This
study was conducted between June 2009 and February 2010 to examine elephant damage and tree
response in restored ...
Wildlife damage and control methods around Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
(Taylor & Francis, 2012)
This study documents the different management and control measures developed and implemented by farmers to mitigate vertebrate pest attacks on crops and livestock around Lake Mburo National Park in Uganda. A semi-structured ...