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A comparative study on ecology of rodents was carried out in Arbaminch Forest and nearby farmlands from August, 2005 to April, 2006 in Ethiopia. Six different types of habitats, four from natural forest and two from farmlands were randomly selected. In each habitat type, one representative trapping grid was randomly selected for live trapping. In addition, rodents were also surveyed from each habitat by snap trapping. Sixteen species of small mammals (fourteen rodents and two shrews) were recorded from the study area. Of these four rodent species (M. natalensis, A. dembeensis M. musculus and...

The basic objective of ecotourism is ecological and socio-cultural conservation as well as bringing sustainable development without damaging the environment. Ecotourism is widely promoted as a conservation tool and actively practiced in protected areas worldwide. It is as a form of leisure conforming to the principles of environmental protection and promoting its natural and cultural values. It conveys positive connotations and implies careful considerations of tourist impact. This industry can be important in developing countries that directly depend on natural resources. Ethiopia has...

The effect of climate change on the biota of the earth since the past is immense. It has been regulating the distribution of species in the world and caused extinction of many species. Moreover, the effects of global climate change from natural and human perspective (human population growth, industrialization, land-use and agricultural activities and biodiversity loss and poverty) on species are increasing in recent years. The main impacts of climate change are environmental deterioration, seasonal change and effects on distribution of basic resources and biotic potential of species. As a...