Using the multi-vantage point method to assess the conservation status of the tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) in the Philippines
Cebrian, M. and Boyles, R. (2018). Using the multi-vantage point method to assess the conservation status of the tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis) in the Philippines. 5th European Congress of Conservation Biology. doi: 10.17011/conference/eccb2018/108202
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The tamaraw is endemic to the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. Previously considered widely distributed in the island, by 2007 they are now thought to remain in only three areas. The multi-vantage point method was used to count tamaraw in Mounts Iglit-Baco National Park since 2001 because it was the most expedient way to count the animals. This study covers the count until 2012. The method used 16 vantage points placed in strategic locations in the park. As of 2012, 327 animals were observed through the count, representing a 75% increase since 2001. There were 57 bulls, 103 cows, 7 unknown adults, 72 juveniles, 55 yearlings, and 33 calves. This method provides trend areas in the park, but the status of the tamaraw on the whole island has yet to be determined. The results provide a positive trend overall, but there are significant challenges to tamaraw conservation. These challenges include the encroachment of farms and cattle ranches, extensive logging and escaped fires associated with slash-and-burn farming, illegal hunting, and possible disease transmissions from cattle farms. More studies are needed to fully understand the sustainability of the tamaraw population in Mindoro.
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ECCB2018: 5th European Congress of Conservation Biology. 12th - 15th of June 2018, Jyväskylä, Finland
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