Seasonal Dynamics Impact Habitat Preferences and Protected Area Use of the Critically Endangered Kordofan Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum)
Understanding animals’ habitat selection and movement behaviours relative to human activities is important for evaluating resource requirements and ensuring effective conservation management. The world’s largest remaining population of Kordofan giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum) reside in Zakouma National Park, Chad. However, it is unclear whether the park boundaries sufficiently encompass the full range of this population’s preferred habitats. We used GPS telemetry data from 17 female giraffe over multiple years to better understand landscape and seasonal factors that influence their home