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Population Viability Analysis Of Black Rhinoceros (Diceros Bicornis Michaeli) In Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya, Joshua O. Amimo, David N. Thuo, Joseph M. Kamau, Felix M. Kibegwa, Joseph O. Junga, Kem E. Githui

Joshua O Amimo

Drastic decline of the black rhinoceros population both in numbers and range distribution have created a puzzle on its long term survival. We developed simulation models to identify crucial anthropogenic parameters that are essential for the successful development of conservation actions of this species in Lake Nakuru National Park under different scenarios. The roles of multiple anthropogenic parameters were evaluated to assess changes affecting population declines and extinction risk. Population Viability Analysis (PVA) simulations were done using individualbased program. A baseline simulation allowed for the assessment of the status of the species based on estimates of extinction risk and population …