Analyzing the Population Dynamics of Red Colobus Monkeys in the Rumpi Hills Forests Reserve of Southwest Cameroon

According to hunter reports, few groups of the critically endangered Preuss’s red colobus (Preuss preussi) have been spotted in the adjacent Rumpi Hills Forests Reserve (RHFR) which is located some 15km southeast of the Korup National Park (hotspot for red colobus) in Ndian division, Southwest Region of Cameroon. The population dynamics and conservation status of these monkeys in the adjacent RHFR is not known which thus impedes conservation efforts.

This project reviewed historical records, and recent data on the population status and provided evidence on the population dynamics of red colobus monkeys in the RHFR. During the first phase, the project used systematic

surveys about the Preuss’s red colobus monkey with hunters across 20 local communities applying questionnaires through open-ended recall and closed questions.

The results of this study can be found online at https://asb.scione.com/cms/fulltext.php?id=305 This project was sponsored by Re:Wild under the MMBF Primate Action Fund……