author(s)
TSI Evaristus Angwafo, Ngong Kenneth Kaimo, Mvo Denis Chuo and Woyu Hans Berinyuy

abstract
This research was carried out in 2017 and the general objective was to contribute to the conservation of Pangolins in their remaining stronghold habitats in the Kimbi-Fungom National Park (K-FNP). The methodology employed for data collection of bio-indicators signs was “recce” walk. A total effort of 22.5 km was walked. Results identified three species of pangolins; Phataginus tetradactyla, Smutsia gigantean and Phataginus tricuspis. The encounter rate (ER) of pangolins gave 0.97 sign per km with the highest number of signs observed in the Northern regions of the Park. The mean ER of anthropogenic activities gave 1.1 sign per km with hunting as the most preponderant with an E.R of 1.87 sign per km. Encounter Rate of anthropogenic activities plotted against those of pangolin gave a coefficient of determination (R²) = 0.096 indicating that 9.6% of pangolin distribution was accounted for by human activities. Therefore an urgent action plan to curb the illegal hunting of pangolins was needed to opens ways for conservation priority of this species in the K-FNP.