The use of myths and taboos in wildlife conservation: The case of Bayelsa-East Senatorial District of Nigeria
Ihinmikaiye, S. O. *, Ochekwu, E. B. and Ojo, V. I.The use of myths and taboos in species conservation represent a sustainable in situ means to wildlife protection. This study examined the role of taboos (traditional laws) in wildlife conservation within Bayelsa-East Senatorial District....
Assessment of some physical, chemical and biological parameters of Lake
Dangana, Niger State, Nigeria
Adamu, K. M. , Mohammed, Y. M. *, Ibrahim, U. F. , Abdullahi, I. L. and Jimoh, Y. O.Ecological systems change over time due to anthropogenic and natural activities, regular monitoring is therefore necessary for identifying malignant changes and conservation of biodiversity. This study was undertaken to ascertain the health and bi...
Comparison of avian species diversity and abundance in relation to habitat
structure: toward using birds as indicators of ecosystem health at zone 8, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria
Tanko, D *., Okwu, N. S., Kachi, J. B. and Adejoh, B.Avian species in relation to plant community can be used to determine the health status of the ecosystem. Habitat destruction can lead to extinction of many bird species as well as other plant communities. The study was conducted for three (3) mon...
Sub-acute toxicity of hand sanitizer dermal exposure on albino rat (Rattus
norvegicus)
Inno-Anaemeje, P. N. *, Dike, C. S. , and Babatunde, B. B. *The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in unprecedented awareness and use of hand sanitizer among the populace than seen before. This study used dermal sub-acute toxicity to assess the effect of triclosan-containing hand sanitizer on Rattus norvegicus...
Biochemical effects of lambdacyhalothrin on activities of some detoxifying
enzymes of Anopheles gambiae life cycle stages
Okoh, F. N. *Recent decrease in global malaria burden was achieved through vector control interventions with pyrethroid insecticides. This study was carried out to determine the influence of lambdacyhalothrin on the physiology and activities of some detoxifyin...
Population dynamics of the mona monkey, Cercopithecus mona (Schreber, 1774) and anthropogenic threats in selected areas of Lagos State, Nigeria
Olaleru, F. *, Emmanuel, M. M., Agbaosi, J. S., Agidi, H. C. and Tijani, O. F.The mona monkey (Cercopithecus mona) is the major non-human primate adapted to swamp forests that characterizes Lagos State. It is useful in ecological services as seed disperser and reforestation. Efforts to legally conserve this species have bee...
Acute toxicity of Primextra Gold on freshwater fish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822)
Elebe, F. A *The need to boost food productivity to meet the demands of the ever-increasing human population necessitates the frequent use of agrochemicals. Primextra Gold containing atrazine (329g/l) and S-metolachlor (400g/l) is commonly used in agriculture...
Temporal changes in limno-morphometric characteristics in a floodplain lake within Cross River ecosystem during low water period
Nwonumara, G. N.* and Okogwu, O. I.Iyieke Lake is one of the floodplain lakes within the middle reaches of the Cross River, it is a major foraging and breeding site of several fish species. It is not directly connected to any river, so the water level depends on seasonal inundation...
Hazardous effects of plastic wastes on land biodiversity: A review
Anunobi, T. J.*Plastic pollution is ubiquitous throughout the world’s ecosystem. Increase in the world’s plastic production and use, inefficient recycling, indiscriminate disposal, synthetic nature and non- biodegradability of plastics have made it a...
Anthropogenic impact on environmental variables and macroinvertebrates community of River Eme, South -East, Nigeria
Anyanwu, E. D.*, Etusim, P. E. and Umeham, S. N.Macroinvertebrates are good bioindicators of water quality and ecosystem health and are often used to study anthropogenic effect on aquatic ecosystems. Consequently, some environmental variables and macroinvertebrates of Eme river were studied to...
Environmental variables and benthic macroinvertebrates of Temidire Stream associated with an oil depot, Ibadan, southwest Nigeria
Ayoade, A. A. * and Adoh, D. S.Streams are often recipients of pollution from agricultural, domestic and industrial sources though they are important sources of water supply and habitats of several aquatic species. Regular monitoring is required to protect this fragile but impo...
Acute and sub-lethal toxicity in African mud catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell, 1822) exposed to some pesticides
Akeredolu, O. E.*, Ekele, S. A., Olaleru, F. and Egonmwan, R. I.Pesticides from agricultural run-off pose a severe threat to non-target organisms, such as fishes. This study was carried out to evaluate acute toxicity and histological and genotoxic effects (erythrocytic nuclear abnormalities) of lethal and subl...
Impact of environmental degradation on biodiversity conservation in Nigeria
Mafiana, C. F.*, Jayeola, O. A. and Iduseri, E. O.Biodiversity is critical for sustainability but it is being increasingly threatened by anthropogenic activities, such as habitats’ degradation through deforestation, unsustainable shifting cultivation and draining of wetlands; as well as ind...
Bird feathers as a non-invasive method for ecotoxicological monitoring; a rapid review
Adeogun, A. O.*, Chukwuka A. V. , Fadahunsi, A. A., Okali, K. D., Oluwakotanmi, P. G., Ibor, O. R., Emasoga, P. and Egware, T. U.The decline in animal population with resulting risk of eventual disruption of ecosystem functioning has necessitated moves towards non-invasive sampling methods for ecotoxicological studies. These efforts have focused on developing sampling metho...
Observations on the feeding activities of the West African Manatee, Trichechus senegalensis Link, 1795 in a semi-wild environment
Egwali, E. C.,* Akpan, A. U., Esenowo, I. K., Nelson, A. U., Chukwu, M. N. and Adeyemi-Ale, O. A.The presence of the West African manatee, Trichechus senegalensis in a semi-wild holding facility in Little Stream Farm, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area, presented an opportunity to study directly, aspects of their biology, which hi...
Assessment of benthic macroinvertebrate fauna as bio-indicator and physicochemical characteristics in the Gulf of Guinea off western Nigerian shore
Bassey, B. O*., Olapoju, O. A.*, Yakub, A. S., Igbo, J. K., Bello, B. O., Abiodun, O. A., Nosazeogie, E. O., Izge, M. A. and Haruna, A. F.Benthic macroinvertebrates are helpful bio-indicators providing better understanding of modified and perturbed aquatic ecosystems. This study seeks to determine the ecological status and diversity of the macroinvertebrate community in relation to...
Biological invasion: evidence from a tropical reservoir (Eleiyele, South West Nigeria)
Oluwale, F. V * and Ugwumba, A. A. A.The encroachment of freshwater territories by invasive species is a global issue with its associated co-existence, displacement and facilitation of native species. The blackchin tilapia, Sarotherodon melanotheron is one of the most succes...