Wild animal trade in Cameroon: An insight into species involved and conservation implications in the western Highlands

• Published in: Ecological solutions and evidence Vol. 5; no. 2
• Main Authors: Majiteu, Murielle, Tamungang, Simon Awafor, Fotang, Chefor, Tache, Jose Innoncent Tamdjo, Riegert, Jan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.04.2024; Wiley
• Subjects: Animal species; Animals; bushmeat trade; Cameroon wildlife classification; Classification; Conservation; conservation priorities; Conservation status; Data collection; Endangered & extinct species; Endangered species; Genera; Human settlements; Hunting; illegal trade; IUCN Red List; Mammals; Minority & ethnic groups; Population decline; Protected areas; Protected species; Reptiles; Software; Species classification; Taxa; Threatened species; Tropical environments; Villages; Wild animals; Wildlife conservation; Wildlife trade; Central Africa; Cameroon

Illegal bushmeat trade is a significant driver of the decline in wildlife populations within the tropics. Despite the intense trade of bushmeat in Cameroon, there is dearth or no official statistics on the kind of animals sold in the markets in most parts of Cameroon. To abridge this knowledge gap,...