Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis Heude) census in Mt. Iglit, Occidental Mindoro and gene pool farm
Issue Date
1992
Abstract
A census of the tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis Heude) population was conducted at the former 9,000-ha Mt. Iglit Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary (GRBS), of which about 2,000 ha was identified as a tamaraw habitat range. The actual inventory was made in a 400-ha sample plot or census area established within the GRBS. A technique for conducting a census was described which gave a count of 26 head of tamaraws within the 400-ha census area or a ratio of one tamaraw per ha. Thus, the total number of tamaraws at the Mt. Iglit GRBS was placed at about 133 head. Limitations of the study were also discussed. Tamaraw count at the Tamaraw Conservation Program (TCP) Gene Pool Farm showed five males and two females roaming the fenced-off habitat. The approximate location range of the animals was indicated.
Source or Periodical Title
Sylvatrop: the technical journal of Philippine Ecosystems and Natural Resources
ISSN
0015-0022
Volume
2
Issue
1
Page
81-90
Document Type
Article
Frequency
semi-annually
Physical Description
maps; illustrations; tables
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Lustria, Ulysses M. and Callo, Ruben A., "Tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis Heude) census in Mt. Iglit, Occidental Mindoro and gene pool farm" (1992). Journal Article. 5269.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5269
En – AGROVOC descriptors
WATER BUFFALOES; DOMESTIC BUFFALOES; GENE POOLS; POPULATION CENSUS; CENSUS; PHILIPPINES