Publications by authors named "Geoffrey Muhanguzi"
Proposed mechanisms of zoonotic virus spillover often posit that wildlife transmission and amplification precede human outbreaks. Between 2006 and 2012, the palm Raphia farinifera, a rich source of dietary minerals for wildlife, was nearly extirpated from Budongo Forest, Uganda. Since then, chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus, and red duiker were observed feeding on bat guano, a behavior not previously observed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSince chimpanzee () conservation often involves local human populations, conservation strategies must consider psychological factors that impact their behavior. In Budongo Forest, Uganda, for example, local communities commonly engage in snare trap (hereafter: snare) setting for wild meat. This illegal activity posits a substantial threat to wild chimpanzees, causing permanent wounds or death for those who are snared.
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- Chimpanzees show diverse behaviors and inhabit various environments, but they are considered a discontinuous species with four subspecies separated by historical geography.
- Genetic studies reveal that most of their genetic structure is influenced by distance rather than strict subspecies boundaries, indicating some geographic barriers were not effective in preventing gene flow.
- Ongoing human impacts and habitat fragmentation threaten their genetic diversity, suggesting urgent conservation efforts are needed to maintain healthy populations.