Habitat Quality Assessment of the Ethiopian Wolf in the Simien Mountains National Park, Ethiopia

It was conducted between November 2010 and October 2012, the research measured variables influencing rodent distribution, including vegetation cover and physical attributes. Weak correlations were observed between livestock droppings and rodent burrows, as well as mole rat mounds.

Notably, higher livestock dropping were associated with increased ground cover, indicating significant impacts on vegetation and rodent population. These disturbances adversely affect the Ethiopian wolf's prey base, highlighting the need for conservation measures to enhance habitat quality.