Diversity, Abundance, and Habitat Association of Medium and Large-Sized Mammals in Tiski Waterfall, Awi Zone, Ethiopia

The reliable data on faunal diversity, abundance, and habitat preference are essential for proposing establishing relevant conservation interventions. A survey was done from September 2019 to March 2021 investigate the relative association of large medium mammals in Tiski Waterfall, Ethiopia. Data were collected using line transect method both types. In cliff sites, point also used. habitats populated by animal species that favor dense forest shrubland near water sources. During research, three different categories evaluated (dense forest, shrubland, sites). Ten mammalian discovered. wet season, there 243 ± 6.6 populations recorded, while during dry 204 6.8. Seasonal differences abundance statistically significant p ≤ 0. 001 . total types 198.2 7.39, 135 5.35, 114 5.16 site, respectively. All had a great difference id="M2"> olive baboon (Papio anubis) most common, accounting 38 percent population, followed vervet monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops), which accounted 23 percent. Leopard (Panthera pardus) common bushbuck (Tragelaphus scriptus) contributed least total, only 2% each total. highest diversity found (H′ = 0.98), 0.90), location has lowest 0.57). maximum uniformity forests (J 0.51), shrub region 0.43), remaining 0.35). Dense similarity (Sl 0.67), site (SI 0.61). with 0.31) each. To limit impact agricultural growth big mammals, good management is required.