Research, Policy and Practice
Table 1 Changes in population trends and overall numbers for large mammal herbivores (grazers only) in Ngorongoro Crater following eviction of resident pastoralists in 1974
Species | Trend before 1974 | Trend after 1974 | Overall difference in population before and after 1974 |
|---|---|---|---|
Wildebeest | Increase | Decline | Decline |
Buffalo | Slight increase | Sharp increase | Increase |
Hartebeest | Increase | Decline | Increase |
Thomson's gazelle | Increase | Decline | Decline |
Eland | Constant | Decline | Decline |
Zebra | Constant | Decline | Decline |