Impacts des collisions avec les véhicules le long du corridor routier Dakar-Bamako sur les populations fauniques du Parc National du Niokolo Koba, au Sénégal

A significant impact of the Dakar-Bamako highway corridor on wildlife populations in Niokolo-Koba National Park, Senegal, has been documented. The study reveals that diurnal animals (74.34%) are disproportionately affected by vehicle collisions compared to nocturnal species (25.66%). Key consequences include hydrocarbon pollution of water bodies, uncontrollable bushfires, and noise pollution, alongside 45 recorded traffic accidents causing human casualties, injuries, fuel spills, and spilled goods. The research utilized a database of reported incidents and photo-trap cameras installed within a five-kilometer radius of the road, analyzed using specialized software. Findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to mitigate wildlife-vehicle collisions and inform protected area management plans.

SARR, S. M., GUEYE, M., & BA, A. A. (2022). Impacts des collisions avec les véhicules le long du corridor routier Dakar-Bamako sur les populations fauniques du Parc National du Niokolo Koba, au Sénégal. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 169, 17575. https://doi.org/10.35759/jabs.169.4