Ssuuna, James
Makundi, Rhodes H.
Chidodo, Simon J.
Isabirye, Moses
Mbije, Nsajigwa E.
Mulungu, Loth S.
Article History
Received: 30 January 2023
Accepted: 11 August 2023
First Online: 21 August 2023
Declarations
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: This study did not involve human participants (human data), or live animals. However, We confirm that all methods used in this study were carried out in accordance with relevant guidelines and regulations for the reporting of animal experiments. Besides, the study followed all procedures for conducting research on wild animals and was approved by the Sokoine University of Agriculture research ethical committee: Ref.no: PFC/D/2017/0009. As a requirement in to conduct scientific research in Uganda, permission was got from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), an institution mandated to oversee all wildlife in Uganda (Ref.no: UWA/COD/96/05). Another permission in form of a license was secured from the National forest authority (NFA), an institution responsible to protect forests in Uganda, especially forest reserves (Ref.no: NFA/N/2.1/18, License no: 292). Finally, clearance was got from the Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST), a body responsible for assessing all scientific studies through reviewing proposals and thereafter issue a unique identifier to the researcher (Ref.no:NS73ES). Soft copies of all permits/clearances required before conducting any scientific research on wildlife are attached.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.