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Survey on indoor termites of Toru-Orua: a University community in Bayelsa State, Southern Nigeria

February 28, 2023
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By Richard Uzakah and Abigail Festus

 

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Termites are dreaded insect pests that destroy homes and dwellings; eating up wooden and structural supports and thus ultimately depleting people’s sources of livelihood and even national economies. Thirty three (33) encounters with indoor…

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Posted in Volume 17 Tagged damage impacts, Indoor termites, infestations, prevalence ranking, relative abundance, species composition

Food preference of pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis Morton, 1849) in the Tiwai Island edge communities, South-Eastern Sierra Leone

February 28, 2023
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Saidu, J. B., Adewumi, A. A., Lameed, G. A. and Udo, A. J.

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The pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis) is smaller than the common hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), weighing 180–270 kg and standing 70–80 cm tall at the shoulders. It is…

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Posted in Volume 17 Tagged Choeropsis liberiensis, Food preference, Tiwai Island, Wildlife conservation

Comparative studies on length-weight relationship and Condition Factor of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus obtained from two reservoirs in Ekiti State, Nigeria

February 28, 2023
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Ola-Oladimeji Folasade Adesola, Oladimeji Tofunmi Elizabeth, Idowu Eunice Opeyemi and Adedokun Janet Peju

 

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Comparative study was conducted to estimate the length-weight relationship and Condition Factor of Oreochromis niloticus populations obtained from two reservoirs in Ekiti State. A total number of…

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Posted in Volume 17 Tagged Allometric growth, condition factor, length-weight relationship, Oreochromis niloticus, Regression coefficient

Threats to African Arthropods Biodiversity

February 28, 2023
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Gbarakoro N. Tambeke

 

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African arthropod species are threatened by unsustainable agriculture, over-exploitation of edible species, invasive species and pollution. These drivers of arthropod biodiversity threats has caused not only biodiversity loss but also decline in ecosystem functions leading to low…

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Posted in Volume 17 Tagged Arthropod biodiversity threats, black soot, casual-farming, ecosystem function, unsustainable agriculture

Assessment of poaching activities and wildlife trade in and around Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria

February 28, 2023
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Olumuyiwa  A. Akande, Oladipo S. Olajesu,  Adeola A. Lameed,  Victoria Rowland, and  Oluwatobi P. Olusina

 

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This study assessed poaching activities and wildlife trade in and around Old Oyo National Park (OONP). National Parks are known as sanctuaries for biodiversity conservation…

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Posted in Reports, Volume 17 Tagged Conservation, National Park, Poaching, Sanctuary, Tourist Boycott, Wildlife trade
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  • Survey on indoor termites of Toru-Orua: a University community in Bayelsa State, Southern Nigeria
  • Food preference of pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis Morton, 1849) in the Tiwai Island edge communities, South-Eastern Sierra Leone
  • Comparative studies on length-weight relationship and Condition Factor of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus obtained from two reservoirs in Ekiti State, Nigeria
  • Threats to African Arthropods Biodiversity
  • Assessment of poaching activities and wildlife trade in and around Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria
  • Effects of anthropogenic activities on conservation parameters in Marguba range, Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria
  • Options for Sustainable Development, Economic Progress and Political Stability in Nigeria
  • Microbial Profile and Antibiotic Susceptibility of Microbes Isolated from Wastewater from Some Fish Ponds in Lagos, Nigeria
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The primary focus of Environtropica is the tropical environment, either in its natural state or in its exploited form. Manuscripts submitted for consideration in the journal must be devoted to the presentation and discussion of original research or to significant review and interpretative articles.

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The maiden issues (Volumes 1 & 2) of Environtropica were launched in Abuja on Tuesday, November 30, 2004, at the main auditorium of the Ministry of Environment in Abuja, by the then Honourable Minister for Environment, Colonel Bala Mande (rtd.) who was ably represented by a Director in the Ministry, Prof. Dapo Afolabi.
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