Abstract
The buffer zones of Nigerian protected areas are poorly managed. Patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) was studied in fact owing to its dearth of information on its ecology and existence in South-West Nigeria National Park. Therefore, it was necessary to examine E. patas spatial distribution and population structure in the Old Oyo National Park buffer zone ranges, situated in South-West Nigeria and as well know its dietary uptake alongside delineating its various activities. Observations were positioned on direct census methods. A total of 60 individuals of E. patas (23 female, 21 male, and 16 young individuals) were sighted within the study period (March to July). The results showed that the highest number of sighted E. patas (18 individuals) was recorded in the month of March while the Marguba range had the highest percentage of sighted E. patas (31.7%). Thirteen plant species were identified as food matters of E. patas while the major activity observed by the majority of E. patas was found feeding on the identified food matters. The food matters consumed were plant parts which included the leaves, flowers, gum, enflamed spikes, and fruits. Actions to uphold and guard the remaining populace of E. patas in the Park and buffer zones should be adequately fortified.
Highlights
Wild animals together with primates are becoming endangered
This study identified thirteen food matters of E. patas in Old Oyo National Park and they are mostly fruits which form part of their daily diet
It established its spatial distribution with March recording the highest number of observations and Marguba range having the highest percentage of sighted individuals
Summary
Wild animals together with primates are becoming endangered. Its process of their threat is tending towards their extinction at an alarming speed. The conservation status of wildlife species talked about the populace of the wild animals in their natural environment (Ajayi and Hall, 1975) mainly in the protected and conserved areas Chism et al (1983), for instance, the game reserves, national parks and strict nature reserves. It provides the extant state of richness and tolerability for facsimile. The study aimed to confirm the distribution, population structure, diet and activities of patas monkey (Erythrocebus patas) in Old Oyo National Park buffer zone ranges in Nigeria
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