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(Last updated: July 4, 2019)

Publications

2019

Mary Mwangi, Nathan Gichuki, RCPN.  2019.  Insights into the diet and feeding behaviour of Red-capped Lark Calandrella cinerea (Aves: Passeriformes: Alaudidae). Journal of Threatened Taxa. 11(6):13727-13733.

2018

Mwangi, M, Njoroge P, Chira R, Gichuki N.  2018.  Nest food provisioning in the Red-capped Lark Calandrella cinerea does not vary with parental sex differences and time of day. Scopus: Journal of East African Ornithology. 38(2):7-15.

2017

Kimuyu, DM, Veblen KE, Riginos C, Chira RM, GITHAIGA JOHNM, Young TP.  2017.  Influence of cattle on browsing and grazing wildlife varies with rainfall and presence of megaherbivores. Ecological Applications. 27(3):786-798.
Kimuyu, DM, Sensenig RL, Chira RM, GITHAIGA JOHNM, Young TP.  2017.  Spatial scales influence long-term response of herbivores to prescribed burning in a savanna ecosystem. International Journal of Wildland Fire. 26(4):287-295.
NDIRANGU, MAINADAVID, CHIRA ROBERTMUTUGI, Wang’ondu V, Kairo JG.  2017.  Analysis of wave energy reduction and sediment stabilization by mangroves in Gazi Bay, Kenya. Bonorowo Wetlands. 7(2):83-94.

2013

Mutugi, CR.  2013.  Present status of Otters and their Habitats in Kenya.

2012

Ihwagi, FW, CHIRA ROBERTMUTUGI, Kironchi G, Fritz Vollrath, Suresh K. Raina, Douglas‐Hamilton I.  2012.  Rainfall pattern and nutrient content influences on African elephants’ debarking behaviour in Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, Kenya. African Journal of Ecology. 50(2):152-159.
Mbane, JARO.  2012.  Land use and tenure changes and their impact on the Kitenden wildlife corridor, Amboseli ecosystem, Kenya.. , Nairobi, Kenya.: University of Nairobi.

2011

Lala, OF.  2011.  The Taphonomic Characteristics in Determining Wildlife Species Distribution and Mortality in Meru National Park, Kenya. , Nairobi, Kenya.: University of Nairobi.
Jennifer, NM, Kinyamario JI, Chira RM, Musila W.  2011.  Assessment of soil seed bank from six different vegetation types in Kakamega forest, Western Kenya. Afr. J. Biotech. . 10(65):14384-14391.
Ihwagi, FW, Chira RM, Kironchi G, Vollrath F, Douglas-Hamilton I.  2011.  Rainfall pattern and nutrient content influences on African elephant debarking behaviour in Saburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, Kenya.. Afr. J. Ecol.. 4:1-8.

2010

Festus W Ihwagi, Fritz Vollrath, Suresh K. Raina, Chira RM, Douglas‐Hamilton I, Kironchi G.  2010.  The impact of elephants, Loxodonta africana, on woody vegetation through selective debarking in Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, Kenya. African Journal of Ecology. 48(1):87-95.
Kariuki, RW.  2010.  The Effect of Cattle Grazing and Trampling on herbaceous vegetation Quality in Semi-arid Rangelands of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya. , Nairobi, Kenya.: University of Nairobi.

2009

Hussein, AA.  2009.  Effects of Disturbance on Small Mammals and vegetation Diversity in Oloolua Forest, Kenya. , Nairobi, Kenya.: University of Nairobi.
Beryl, AB, Chira RM, Schick S, Veith M, S. L.  2009.  Diversity of ridged frogs, (Ptychadenidae: Ptychadena) in the easternmost remnant of the Guineo-Congolean rainforest: An analysis using morphology, bioacoustics and molecular genetics. . Salamandra. 45(3):129-146..
and, CRM, Kinyamario JI.  2009.  Growth response of woody species to elephant foraging in Mwea National Reserve, Kenya. Afr. J. Ecol.. 47:598-605.

2008

Ihwagi, F.  2008.  Bark dietary quality and its preferential utilization by the African elephant in Samburu and Buffalo springs National Reserves, Kenya. , Nairobi, Kenya.: University of Nairobi.
Imbahale, SS, Githaiga JM, R.M. C, Y.S. M.  2008.  Resource utilization by large migratory herbivores of the Athi-kapiti ecosystem. Afr. J. Ecol.. 46(1):43-51..
Ihwagi, FM, Vollrath F, Chira RM, Douglus-Hamilton, Kironchi G.  2008.  The Impact of Elephants, Loxodanta africana, on Vegetation through selective debarking in Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, Kenya.. Afr. J. Ecol. . 2:1-9.

2007

Bosire, CK.  2007.  Spatial Dynamics of Human, Livestock and Wildlife interactions in Kajiado Central Division, Kajiado District, Kenya. , Nairobi, Kenya.: University of Nairobi.

2006

Sangilu, SI.  2006.  Resource utilization by large migratory herbivores of Athi-Kapiti Ecosystem, Kenya. , Nairobi, Kenya.: University of Nairobi.

2005

Ndey, JA.  2005.  Assessing the impacts of poaching pressure and law enforcement on conservation of the Garamba National Park wildlife Resources, North-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. , Nairobi, Kenya: University of Nairobi.
Bwong, BA.  2005.  Bioacoustics and Morphology of the Ridged Frog Species, Ptychadena (Amphibia:Ranidae), from Kakamega Forest, Western Kenya. , Nairobi, Kenya: University of Nairobi.
Syombua, JM.  2005.  Density, distribution and habitat utilization patterns of elephants (Loxodonta africana, Blumenbach, 1797) in southern Aberdare Range, Kenya. , Nairobi, Kenya: University of Nairobi.
Kirika, JM.  2005.  Forest Fragmentation Effects on Avian Frugivore and Implications on Seed Dispersal and Regeneration in Kakamaga Forest, Western Kenya.. , Nairobi, Kenya.: University of Nairobi.

2002

Chira, RM.  2002.  The ecological survey of Mwea National Reserve. A report to Bio-diversity Conservation Programme (BCP) of the Community Development Trust Fund (CDTF) European Union. Nairobi, Kenya.

1993

Chira, RM.  1993.  Present status of Otters and their Habitats in Kenya. Proceedings (VI) International Otter Colloquium. , South Africa

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