The Influence of Microhabitat Characteristics on Habitat Use and Behaviour of Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus Pygerythus) in a Human-Modified Landscape

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dc.contributor.advisorSchoof, Valerie
dc.contributor.authorMartins, Melissa Mendes
dc.date.accessioned2022-12-14T16:30:34Z
dc.date.available2022-12-14T16:30:34Z
dc.date.copyright2022-07-14
dc.date.issued2022-12-14
dc.date.updated2022-12-14T16:30:33Z
dc.degree.disciplineBiology
dc.degree.levelMaster's
dc.degree.nameMSc - Master of Science
dc.description.abstractAs human encroachment on wildlife habitat continues, it is imperative to understand the spatial habitat requirements of species living within modified environments. One species that lives in human-modified environments is the vervet monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus). The aim of this study was to investigate what features of the microhabitat impact vervet monkey habitat and behavioural use in a human-modified environment. I used a five-year data set (2016-2020) that followed a standardized 15-minute scan sampling protocol collecting behavioural and location data on three groups of vervet monkeys at Lake Nabugabo, Uganda. The results showed habitat use, feeding, resting, and social grooming exhibited a weak relationship with areas close to buildings, kitchens, and the forest edge, but far from crops, roads, and paths. These findings suggest interesting links among behaviour, space use, perceived risks and benefits. This research highlights the trade-offs associated with landscape use by vervets within human encroachment constraints.
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10315/40691
dc.languageen
dc.rightsAuthor owns copyright, except where explicitly noted. Please contact the author directly with licensing requests.
dc.subjectEcology
dc.subjectBiology
dc.subjectAnimal behavior
dc.subject.keywordsPrimates
dc.subject.keywordsMicrohabitat variables
dc.subject.keywordsHuman-modified landscape
dc.subject.keywordsHabitat use
dc.subject.keywordsBehavioural use
dc.subject.keywordsGPS
dc.subject.keywordsNDVI
dc.titleThe Influence of Microhabitat Characteristics on Habitat Use and Behaviour of Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus Pygerythus) in a Human-Modified Landscape
dc.typeElectronic Thesis or Dissertation

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