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.

Francis Chitsa; Augustine Jeke; Francisca Kunedzimwe; Banele T. Maya; Tichaona Danyere; Thomas Mutonhori

doi:10.5281/zenodo.18241520

January 14, 2026Open Access

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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To analyze the interaction between African elephants and baobab tree habitats in the Mid-Zambezi Valley.
Collected raw spatial data of elephants and baobabs in the Mid-Zambezi Biosphere Reserve
Utilized GPS collar data for elephant locations
Mapped baobab tree locations in the field
Adopted species distribution modelling and spatial ecology analyses
Identified spatial distribution patterns of elephants and baobabs
Uncovered interactions between elephant movement and baobab habitats
Contributed data for understanding ecological dynamics in savanna ecosystems

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Dataset models the impact of elephants on baobab habitats, indicating ecological interactions in Zimbabwe's savannas.

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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.

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