Elephant problem in the Mungo Division, Littoral Province (Cameroon)

Abstract

Results of a questionnnaire survey, involving 100 interviewees from 19 villages, and a dung survey in the Mungo Division provided insight into the seasonal migration patterns, density and distribution of elephants in the area and well as a better understanding of the problems associated with crop raiding by this species. Although no crop raiding took place during the survey period the interviews coupled with the dung survey results gave excellent insight into the conflict situations and provide information upon which to beging to build management alternatives.