Where giants meet: Modelling the spatio-temporal and vulnerability of baobab (Adansonia digitata Linn) habitats to African elephant (Loxodonta africana) pressure in the Mid-Zambezi Valley.

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Authors: Francis Chitsa, Augustine Jeke, Francisca Kunedzimwe, Banele T. Maya, Tichaona Danyere, Thomas Mutonhori
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Abstract

This dataset contains raw spatial point records of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) and baobab trees (Adansonia digitata) collected within the Mid-Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe. Elephant locations were derived from GPS collar data and ranger patrol observations, while baobab records represent field-mapped tree locations. The data are intended for use in species distribution modelling, spatial ecology, and analyses of elephant–baobab interactions in savanna ecosystems.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Species Distribution and Climate Change Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
14 January 2026
Language
EN