Publications

(Selected Publications)

Cameroon Biodiversity Publications brings together scientific research, conservation studies, and environmental publications focused on biodiversity in Cameroon. These Cameroon Biodiversity Publications highlight wildlife conservation, chimpanzee ecology, environmental monitoring, and community-based conservation research across Central Africa. In addition, the collection reflects long-term efforts to advance biodiversity science and conservation awareness in the region.

Cameroon Biodiversity Publications by Year

2025 Publications

  • Andres-Bray, T. C., Nichols, I., Hafner, M., Jordan, A., Wilke, T., Eysseric, A., Borzym, V., Abwe, E. E., Morgan, B., & Gonder, M. K. (2025). Cultural patterns of technical variation in chimpanzee termite fishing behavior in Mbam & Djerem National Park, Cameroon. American Journal of Primatology, 87, e70014.
    https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.70014

2024 Publications

  • Andres‐Bray, T.C., Smith, J., Nichols, I., Abwe, E.E., and M.K. Gonder. Ecological correlates of chimpanzee termite fishing behavior in Mbam & Djerem National Park, Cameroon. Ecology and Evolution, 14(7), e70080. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.70080
  • Mitchell, D.V., Woloszynek, S., Mitchell, M.W., Cronin, D.T., Zhao Z., Rosen, G.R.,…Gonder, M.K. (2024) Growth and globalization of the Central African wildlife economy: Insights from a 23-year study of wild meat markets on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea. PLOS Sustain Transform 3(11): e0000139. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pstr.0000139
  • Eppley, T. M.,  Reuter, K. E.,  Sefczek, T. M.,  Tinsman, J.,  Santini, L.,  Hoeks, S., Andriantsaralaza, S.,  Shanee, S., Fiore, A. D.,  Setchell, J. M.,  Strier, K. B., Abanyam, P. A.,  Mutalib, A. H. A.,  Abwe, E.,  Ahmed, T.,  Ancrenaz, M., Andriantsimanarilafy, R. R., Ang, A.,  Aureli, F., …  Mittermeier, R. A. (2024). Tropical field stations yield high conservation return on investment. Conservation Letters, 17, e13007. https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.13007

2023 Publications

  • Kamgang, S. A., Dongmo, E. M., Kirsten, I., Jacques Jefferson, P. M., Mveimané, A., Bastin, D., Bih, N. E., & Eric-Moise, B. F. (2023). The chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) of the Yoko Council Forest in Cameroon: Abundance, activity pattern and threats. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, 8(2), 38–49. https://www.sciencepublishinggroup.com/article/10.11648/j.eeb.20230802.12

2022 Publications

  • Abwe, E., Doumbé, Dutton, P., Fotang, C. Gonder, M.K., Ashegbofe Ikemeh, R., Imong, I., Kamgang, S.A. Morgan, B.J. and Ngouh, A. (2022). Nigeria Cameroon Chimpanzee. Primates in Peril – The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates 2022–2023, Mittermeier, R. A.,  Reuter, K.E., Rylands, A.B., Jerusalinsky, L., Schwitzer, C., Strier, K.B., Ratsimbazafy, J. and Humle, T., eds. IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group (PSG) International Primatological Society (IPS) Re:wild, Washington, DC., pp. 53 -56.

2021 Publications

  • Kamgang, S. A., Bobo, K. S., Gonder, M. K., Fosso, B., Mounga, A., Fotso, R. C., Kenfack, B. A. N. N., & Sinsin, B. (2021). Interactions between people and Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) around Mbam-Djerem National Park, central Cameroon. Tropical Conservation Science, 14, 19400829211033504. https://doi.org/10.1177/19400829211033504

2020 Publications

  • Abwe, E.E., Morgan, B.J., Doudja, R., Kentatchime, F., Mba, F., Dadjo, A., Venditti, D.M., Mitchell, M.W., Fosso, B., Mounga, A., Fotso, R.C., and Gonder, M.K. Dietary ecology of the Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti). International Journal of Primatology, 41: 81–104. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10764-020-00138-7
  • Kamgang, S.A., C.C. Tuneu, S.K. Bobo, E.E. Abwe, M.K. Gonder, and B. Sinsin. Assessment of the nest decay time for chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti) in Mbam-Djerem National Park, Cameroon: Implications for long-term monitoring. Primates, 61: 189–200. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10329-019-00768-3

2019 Publications

  • Abwe, E.E., Morgan, B.J., Tchiengue, B., Kentatchime, F., Doudja, R., Ketchen, M.E., Teguia, E., Ambahe, R., Venditti, D.M., Mitchell, M.W., Fosso, B., Mounga, A., Fotso, R.C., and Gonder, M.K. Niche differentiation among three Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) populations. Ecology and Evolution, 9: 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.4871

2018 Publications

  • Mitchell, M.W., S. Locatelli, L. Ghobrial, and M.K. Gonder. Male-driven differences in chimpanzee community structure tied to habitat variation in Cameroon and Nigeria. International Journal of Primatology. Online Aug 10. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10764-018-0053-7
  • Kamgang, S. A., Bobo, K. S., Maisels, F., Ambahe, R. D. D., Ongono, D. E. A., Gonder, M. K., Johnson, P., Marino, J., & Sinsin, B. (2018). The relationship between the abundance of the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) and its habitat: A conservation concern in Mbam-Djerem National Park, Cameroon. BMC Ecology, 18, 40.  https://doi.org/10.1186/s12898-018-0199-3

2016 Publications

  • Locatelli, S., Mitchell, M.W., Sesink Clee, P., Harrigan, R., McKean, K.A., Smith, T.B., and Gonder, M.K. Why are Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ellioti) free of SIVcpz infection? PLoS ONE, 11(8): e0160788. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0160788

2015 Publications

  • Mitchell, M.W., Locatelli, S., Ghobrial, L., Pokempner, A.A., Sesink Clee, P.R., Abwe, E.E., Nicolas, A., Nkembi, L., Anthony, N.M., Morgan, B.J., Fotso, R., Peeters, M., Hahn, B.H., and Gonder, M.K. The population genetics of wild chimpanzees in Cameroon and Nigeria suggests a positive role for selection in the evolution of chimpanzee subspecies. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 15:3. DOI: 10.1186/s12862-014-0276-y
  • Sesink Clee, P.R., Abwe, E.E., Ambahe, R.D., Anthony, N.M., Fotso, R., Locatelli, S., Maisels, F., Mitchell, M.W., Morgan, B.J., Pokempner, A.A., and Gonder, M.K. Chimpanzee population genetic structure in Cameroon and Nigeria is associated with habitat variation that may be lost under climate change. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 15:2. DOI: 10.1186/s12862-014-0275-z
  • Mitchell, M.W., Locatelli, S., Sesink Clee, P.R., Thomassen, H.A., and Gonder, M.K. Environmental variation and rivers govern the structure of chimpanzee genetic diversity in a biodiversity hotspot. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 15:2. DOI: 10.1186/s12862-014-0274-0

2011 Publications

  • Gonder, M.K., Locatelli, S., Ghobrial, L., Mitchell, M.W., Kujawski, J.T., Lankester, F., Stewart, C.-B., and Tishkoff, S.A. Evidence from Cameroon reveals differences in the genetic structure and history of chimpanzee populations. PNAS, 108: 4766–4771. Featured cover article. DOI: 10.107th3/pnas.1015422108
  • Morgan, B. J., Adeleke, A., Bassey, T., Bergl, R., Dunn, A., Fotso, R., … & Williamson, E. A. (2011). Regional action plan for the conservation of the Nigeria–Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti). IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group and Zoological Society of San Diego. https://portals.iucn.org/library/sites/library/files/documents/2011-123-En.pdf

1997 Publications

  • Gonder, M.K., Oates, J.F., Disotell, T.R., Forstner, M., Morales, J.C., and Melnick, D.J. A new West African chimpanzee subspecies? Nature, 388: 337. DOI: 10.1038/41005