Elephant Database
African Elephant Specialist Group

Other Survey

Democratic Republic of Congo
Phenotype: Forest with hybrid (based on genetic evidence gathered on-site)
Data contributed by aed@solertium.com, last updated 19/08/2024
Virunga (Mikeno)
2003
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256 km²
Dryseason
43-43
Survey Type: O
 
Give a short description of the method used to arrive at the estimate: IG; a subsequent survey in 2010 for the whole massif (including all 3 countries) showed no change in encounter rate of elephant dung since the last survey. Method was recces (looking for gorilla nests)
Population estimate - minimum: 43
Population estimate - maximum: 43
IUCNSpecies Survival Commission

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