The Kordofan giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis antiquorum) is a critically endangered subspecies. To manage and conserve this taxon, up-to-date population estimates are crucial. We provide a population assessment of Kordofan giraffe in Bénoué National Park (BeNP) and nearby Hunting Zone 18 (HZ18), in northern Cameroon, using individual identification techniques from images captured in the field from opportunistic sightings and ad hoc camera trap efforts. Additionally, we assess connectedness between sites. We estimated populations of 27 and 25 individuals in BeNP and HZ18, respectively. No giraffes were captured in both sites. Findings highlight the area's importance and emphasise the need for continued conservation efforts. Our study provides a baseline for future monitoring and supports the development of a standardised wildlife monitoring framework.

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喀麦隆贝努埃综合体两个地区科尔多凡长颈鹿（Giraffacamelopardalis antiquorum）数量的初步估计

科尔多凡长颈鹿（Giraffacamelopardalis antiquorum）是一种极度濒危的亚种。为了管理和保护这个分类群，最新的种群估计至关重要。我们利用机会性目击和特设相机陷阱工作在现场捕获的图像中的个体识别技术，对喀麦隆北部贝努埃国家公园 (BeNP) 和附近 18 号狩猎区 (HZ18) 的科尔多凡长颈鹿进行种群评估。此外，我们还评估站点之间的连通性。我们估计 BeNP 和 HZ18 的种群数量分别为 27 和 25 只。这两个地点均未捕获长颈鹿。研究结果强调了该地区的重要性，并强调需要继续开展保护工作。我们的研究为未来的监测提供了基线，并支持标准化野生动物监测框架的开发。