Analysis of Elephant Movement in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ecological, Climatic, and Conservation Perspectives

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Authors

  • Matthew Hines
  • Gregory Glatzer
  • Shreya Ghosh
  • Prasenjit Mitra

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  • Pennsylvania State University
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Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCOMPASS '23
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 6th ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies
Pages1-11
Number of pages11
ISBN (electronic)9798400701498
Publication statusPublished - 16 Aug 2023
Event6th ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies, COMPASS 2023 - CapeTown, South Africa
Duration: 16 Aug 202319 Aug 2023

Abstract

The interaction between elephants and their environment has profound implications for both ecology and conservation strategies. This study presents an analytical approach to decipher the intricate patterns of elephant movement in Sub-Saharan Africa, concentrating on key ecological drivers such as seasonal variations and rainfall patterns. Despite the complexities surrounding these influential factors, our analysis provides a holistic view of elephant migratory behavior in the context of the dynamic African landscape. Our comprehensive approach enables us to predict the potential impact of these ecological determinants on elephant migration, a critical step in establishing informed conservation strategies. This projection is particularly crucial given the impacts of global climate change on seasonal and rainfall patterns, which could substantially influence elephant movements in the future. The findings of our work aim to not only advance the understanding of movement ecology but also foster a sustainable coexistence of humans and elephants in Sub-Saharan Africa. By predicting potential elephant routes, our work can inform strategies to minimize human-elephant conflict, effectively manage land use, and enhance anti-poaching efforts. This research underscores the importance of integrating movement ecology and climatic variables for effective wildlife management and conservation planning.

Keywords

    Movement ecology, spatio-temporal data, trajectory analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Sustainable Development Goals

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Analysis of Elephant Movement in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ecological, Climatic, and Conservation Perspectives. / Hines, Matthew; Glatzer, Gregory; Ghosh, Shreya et al.
COMPASS '23: Proceedings of the 6th ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies. 2023. p. 1-11.

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Hines, M, Glatzer, G, Ghosh, S & Mitra, P 2023, Analysis of Elephant Movement in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ecological, Climatic, and Conservation Perspectives. in COMPASS '23: Proceedings of the 6th ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies. pp. 1-11, 6th ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies, COMPASS 2023, CapeTown, South Africa, 16 Aug 2023. https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.11325, https://doi.org/10.1145/3588001.3609357
Hines, M., Glatzer, G., Ghosh, S., & Mitra, P. (2023). Analysis of Elephant Movement in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ecological, Climatic, and Conservation Perspectives. In COMPASS '23: Proceedings of the 6th ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies (pp. 1-11) https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2307.11325, https://doi.org/10.1145/3588001.3609357
Hines M, Glatzer G, Ghosh S, Mitra P. Analysis of Elephant Movement in Sub-Saharan Africa: Ecological, Climatic, and Conservation Perspectives. In COMPASS '23: Proceedings of the 6th ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies. 2023. p. 1-11 doi: 10.48550/arXiv.2307.11325, 10.1145/3588001.3609357
Hines, Matthew ; Glatzer, Gregory ; Ghosh, Shreya et al. / Analysis of Elephant Movement in Sub-Saharan Africa : Ecological, Climatic, and Conservation Perspectives. COMPASS '23: Proceedings of the 6th ACM SIGCAS/SIGCHI Conference on Computing and Sustainable Societies. 2023. pp. 1-11
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