Animal Biodiversity Research

Introduction

The Animal Biodiversity Research Lead Executive is one of the seven lead executives at the Ethiopian Biodiversity Institute (EBI). Ethiopia is recognized as a center of origin and diversity for many domestic animal breeds and hosts a remarkable number of endemic wild and aquatic species. The Lead Executive is mandated to lead, coordinate, and implement research and conservation activities to ensure that this unique heritage is studied, conserved (both in situ and ex situ), and sustainably utilized for the benefit of current and future generations. To achieve this, the Research Lead Executive works through a multidisciplinary team of researchers and support staff, operating in close collaboration with local communities, all tiers of government (federal to district), local experts, national and international research institutions, universities, NGOs, regional biodiversity centers, botanical gardens, and duplicate gene banks. We are committed to scientific excellence and participatory conservation. External partners, researchers, and communities are welcome to collaborate as outlined in Section 8.

Vision (2040)

A thriving biodiversity economy where Ethiopia’s animal genetic resources are conserved, sustainably utilized, and their benefits equitably shared with local communities and the nation.

Mission

To undertake scientific research on the proper conservation (in situ and ex situ) of Ethiopia’s domestic, wild, and aquatic animal biodiversity; to establish participatory conservation mechanisms with local communities; to ensure fair and equitable access and benefit-sharing (ABS); and to promote the sustainable utilization of animal biodiversity for national development.

Core Responsibilities of the Research Lead Executive

The Research Lead Executive is responsible for the following:

  1. Lead and coordinate national research on domestic, wild, and aquatic animal biodiversity, aligning with EBI’s strategic plan and national policies.
  2. Conduct characterization (phenotypic and genetic), valuation analysis, and threat assessment of domestic animal breeds and wild/aquatic species.
  3. Establish, monitor, and strengthen in situ conservation sites in collaboration with local communities, development agents, and regional stakeholders.
  4. Operate and manage ex situ conservation facilities, including the cryo-gene bank and the zoological museum.
  5. Collect, preserve, and distribute animal genetic resources for research, development, and educational purposes.
  6. Publish and disseminate scientific findings, including research papers, catalogues of Ethiopian animal species, technical manuals, and short awareness articles.
  7. Provide technical advice to the government, policymakers, and stakeholders on animal biodiversity conservation and sustainable utilization.
  8. Collaborate with local communities, all levels of government, local experts, national and international research institutions, universities, NGOs, and the seven regional biodiversity centers.
  9. Integrate gender equity and youth inclusion in all conservation, research, training, and utilization activities, targeting at least 50% participation of women and youth in community-based programs.
  10. Monitor, evaluate, and report on the implementation of annual and quarterly plans through weekly work sessions, performance reviews, and the Change Team mechanism.
  11. Mobilize resources by identifying funding bodies, developing project proposals, and managing the allocated budget efficiently.
  12. Build internal capacity through long- and short-term training and seminars for the multidisciplinary research team to ensure scientific excellence.

The Lead Executive also carries out other duties assigned by the Institute.

Organizational Structure and Researcher Profiles

Structure 

The executive is led by a Lead Executive Officer and is structured into four specialized desks, each headed by a senior researcher:

    • Domestic Animals Desk
    • Wild Animals Desk
    • Aquatic Animals Desk
    • GenBank & Museum Desk

In addition, the executive coordinates the activities of biodiversity centers located across the country (Metu, Hawassa, Harar, Mekele, Goba, Bahir Dar, Asosa). Support staff (administrative and technical) assist in day-to-day operations.

Researcher Profiles (Head Office)

Core specialist areas at head office include:

    • Zoologists (entomologists, mammalogists, herpetologists, ornithologists)
    • Animal science experts (breeders, geneticists, health specialists, production specialists)
    • Aquatic science experts (fish geneticists, limnologists)
    • GIS experts
    • Agricultural economists

Core responsibilities by Desk

Domestic Animals Desk

Breeds: cattle, sheep, goats, chickens, horses, donkeys
Core responsibilities:

    • Phenotypic and genetic characterization of indigenous breeds
    • Economic and cultural valuation of breeds
    • Threat assessment and distribution mapping for red listing
    • Establishment of community-based in situ conservation sites
    • Regular population and genetic monitoring at in situ sites
    • Collection of semen and embryos for cryo-preservation
    • Community-based breeding programs and selective mating
    • Publication of breed catalogues, characterization studies, and valuation reports

Wild Animals Desk

Fauna: birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects
Core responsibilities:

    • Taxonomic and ecological characterization of wild species
    • Population surveys and distribution mapping
    • Valuation of wildlife ecosystem services
    • Threat status evaluation (human wildlife conflict, habitat loss, climate change)
    • Establishment of ecosystem based in situ conservation sites
    • Long-term monitoring of wildlife populations and habitats
    • Collection of tissue and DNA samples for ex situ conservation and further study
    • Development of sustainable use guidelines (ecotourism, regulated harvesting)
    • Publication of rare and endemic lists, taxonomic revisions, and ecological studies

Aquatic Animals Desk

Fauna: fish, aquatic invertebrates
Core responsibilities:

    • Morphometric and genetic characterization of a species
    • Biodiversity surveys and distribution mapping in lakes, rivers, and wetlands
    • Valuation of fish stocks and fisheries (willingness to pay studies)
    • Threat identification (overfishing, pollution, water abstraction, invasive species)
    • Establishment of aquatic in situ conservation sites (wetlands, lake sections)
    • Monitoring of water quality, habitat, and aquatic fauna populations
    • Development of sustainable fisheries frameworks (catch limits, seasonal closures)
    • Publication of fish biology, ecology, and conservation studies

GenBank & Museum Desk

Fauna: domestic germplasm; wild and aquatic specimens
Core responsibilities:

    • Prepare, index, and organize museum specimens of wildlife species.
    • Participate in the collection and measurement of animal semen and tissue
    • Perform health checks on animal semen and tissue before and after collection.
    • Organize, catalog, and properly store animal semen and tissue samples collected from the field
    • Distribute collected samples to authorized users.
    • Adjust moisture content of animal semen and tissue in the laboratory and preserve them.
    • Prepare training manuals, provide technical support, and monitor stakeholder capacity.
    • Develop, implement, and periodically review management guidelines for the animal museum and gene bank.
    • Provide training and visitation services to researchers and other users.

How to Collaborate and Access Services

The Animal Biodiversity Directorate welcomes partnerships and public engagement. You can collaborate or access our resources as follows:

    • Research collaboration – National and international institutions, universities, and NGOs may propose joint research, conservation, or capacity building projects. Please contact the Lead Executive’s office.
    • Genetic materials – Researchers may request semen, tissue, or DNA samples under a standard Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) following EBI guidelines.
    • Museum and gene bank access – Visits for study, training, or specimen examination require prior appointment. Contact the GenBank & Museum Desk.
    • Community engagement – Local communities and district governments can participate in participatory conservation planning and benefit sharing mechanisms.
    • Data and publications –Our checklists, databases, and scientific publications are available upon request or through the EBI website.

Address and Contact Information

    • Comoros Street
    • New Building, Building B, Room No. B‑2‑07, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
    • Postal Address: P.O. Box 30726, Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA

Manuals and Catalogues

Ethiopian Birds checklist
Endemic Birds of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Reptiles Checklist
Endemic Reptiles of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Mammals Checklist
Endemic Mammals of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Lepidoptera checklist
Endemic Lepidoptera of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Fish Checklist
Endemic Fish of Ethiopia
Ethiopian Amphibians checklist
Endemic Amphibians of Ethiopia

Ethiopian Domestic Animals Breed List

Domestic Animal Species and Breed Diversity

Publications

2026

  1. Pavlova, P. D., László, G. M., Müller, G. C., Tujuba, T. F., Prozorov, A. M., & Yakovlev, R. V. (2026). On the taxonomy of Salagena tesselata Distant, 1897 with description of a new genus and three new species (Lepidoptera, Cossoidea, Metarbelidae). Acta Biologica Sibirica, 12, 85–98. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18337242

  2. Mulat, K., Wondie, A., & Mingist, M. (2026). Impact of sediment load on Cyperus papyrus growth in Lake Tana buffer zone, Northwest Ethiopia. BioRisk. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.24.175866

  3. Tesfahunegny, W., & Assefa, A. (2026). Birds of the dump: A study on diversity, abundance and threats in landfills of Tigray region, Ethiopia. Zoodiversity, 60, 91–105. https://doi.org/10.15407/zoo2026.01.091

2025

  1. Alem, K. M. (2025). Community perceptions of ecosystem services, drivers of degradation, and proposed conservation actions for Denbiq Wetland in West Gojam, Ethiopia. BioRisk. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.23.156866

  2. Banjaw, B., Didanna, H. L., & Mustefa, A. (2025). Phenotypic characterization of cattle breeds in Southern Ethiopia: Implications for breed differentiation and conservation. Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.SCLC1551

  3. Belayhun, T., Engdawork, A., & Mustefa, A. (2025). Sheep production system and farmers’ breeding practices in North Shewa and South Wollo Zones of Amhara Region, Central Ethiopia. International Journal of Veterinary Science and Research. https://doi.org/10.17352/ijvsr.000154

  4. Belayhun, T., Engdawork, A., Mustefa, A., & Melak, A. (2025). Phenotypic characterization and production systems of chicken ecotypes in Central Ethiopia. East African Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences. https://eajvas.haramayajournals.org/index.php/eajvas/article/view/550

  5. Engdawork, A., Bulbula, A., Melak, A., & Negussie, H. (2025). Unveiling the epidemiology and community perspectives on bovine brucellosis in North Shewa, Central Highlands of Ethiopia. Nature (Scientific Reports). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-83866-7

  6. Getachew, T. B., Nuruhusen, A. M., Ayele, T. A., & Tesema, S. S. (2025). Cattle husbandry practices of farmers in the Hararghe Zones, Eastern Ethiopia. Choke Journal of Science and Technology.

  7. Gebrenariam, G. H. (2025). Aligning regional and international biodiversity conventions to benefit butterfly conservation in Africa: A review. BioRisk, 23, 1–15. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.23.141404

  8. Gibru, A., Polakowski, M., & Jankowiak, Ł. (2025). Disturbed vs non-disturbed wetlands: A case of bird assemblages around Lake Tana in East Africa. Wetlands Ecology and Management. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11273-025-10084-x

  9. Mustefa, A. (2025). Strategies to balance productivity and genetic diversity for the sustainable use of indigenous livestock breeds: A case study of Ethiopia. Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.NNFE5064

  10. Petrányi, G., Tujuba, T. F., Traore, M. M., Saldaitis, A., Yakovlev, R. V., Sulak, H., Volkova, J. S., Revay, E. E., Müller, G. C., Prozorova, T. A., & Prozorov, A. M. (2025). Review of the Mimopacha audeoudi species group with description of two new species from Sudan, South Sudan, and Ethiopia (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampinae). Ecologica Montenegrina. https://doi.org/10.37828/em.2025.93.1

  11. Saldaitis, A., Prozorov, A. M., Junnila, A., Petrányi, G., Yakovlev, R. V., Tujuba, T. F., Traore, M. M., Müller, G. C., & Dûda, J. (2025). Notes on the African genus Paracroria (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), with three new species descriptions. Integrative Systematics. https://doi.org/10.18476/2025.146467

  12. Temesgen, Z., Biru, Y., Gibru, A., & Hundie, K. (2025). Human–wildlife conflict and local community attitudes towards wildlife conservation in Konta Special District, southwest Ethiopia. BioRisk. https://doi.org/10.3897/biorisk.23.163073

2024

  1. Adhena, M. H., Johansson, A. M., & Tarekegn, G. M. (2024). Genetic diversity and maternal origins of indigenous sheep populations in north Ethiopia. Small Ruminant Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2024.107342

  2. Aklilu, H., & Engdawork, A. (2024). Prevalence of Toxocara canis and assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practices of the community in Bishoftu town, central Ethiopia. Arhiv veterinarske medicine. https://doi.org/10.46784/e-avm.v17i1.348

  3. Assefa, A., Mesfn, K., Tesfahunegny, W., Fitsum, B., Gaim, A., & Meles, T. (2024). Assessment of bird diversity and abundance in Mai-Nigus artificial reservoir and surrounding semi-forest in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia. Zoology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-024-00215-x

  4. Belayhun, T., Aseged, T., Melak, A., & Tafere, M. (2024). Morphological and morphometric characterization of cattle population in northern Ethiopia. Ecological Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egg.2024.100273

  5. Engdawork, A., & Aklilu, H. (2024). Infectious bovine rhinotracheitis: Epidemiology, control, and impacts on livestock production and genetic resources. Veterinary Research Notes. http://doi.org/10.5455/vrn.2024.d35

  6. Engdawork, A., Belayhun, T., & Aseged, T. (2024). The role of reproductive technologies and cryopreservation of genetic materials in the conservation of animal genetic resources. Ecological Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egg.2024.100250

  7. Engdawork, A., Zewde, D., Aydefruhim, D., & Negussie, H. (2024). Seroepidemiology of bovine alphaherpesvirus 1 (BoAHV-1) in commercial and smallholder dairy herds in north Shewa, central highlands of Ethiopia. Research in Veterinary Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2024.105306

  8. Gebreegziabher, H. G. (2024). A systematic review of insect decline and discovery: Trends, drivers, and conservation strategies over the past two decades. Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 2024, Article 5998962, 16 pages. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5998962

  9. Melak, A., Aseged, T., & Shitaw, T. (2024). The influence of artificial intelligence technology on the management of livestock farms. International Journal of Distributed Sensor Networks. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8929748

  10. Mesfn, K., Assefa, A., & Tesfahunegny, W. (2024). The importance of wetlands for the conservation of birds in Tigray National Regional State (Northern Ethiopia). International Journal of Zoology. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/6687251

  11. Mulualem, G., Lavrenchenko, L. A., Peterhans, J. C. K., Mikula, O., Bryjová, A., Meheretu, Y., & Bryja, J. (2024). Taxonomic revision and evolutionary history of the climbing mice in eastern Africa (Dendromus mystacalis clade): The role of elevation and geographical barriers in the speciation process. Organisms Diversity & Evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13127-024-00659-6

  12. Mustefa, A., Aseged, T., Kenfo, H., & Hunde, K. (2024). Phenotypic characterization of Guraghe and Jimma cattle breeds in Ethiopia: Implications for breed differentiation and in situ conservation. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0303559

  13. Mustefa, A., Engdawork, A., & Sinke, S. (2024). Assessment of horse breeding and husbandry practices in southwest Ethiopia: Its implication to design breeding program. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e39280

  14. Mustefa, A., Hayelom, M., & Melak, A. (2024). Breed differentiation in northern Ethiopian cattle: The application of univariate and multivariate analyses of phenotypic traits. PLOS ONE. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0313190

  15. Mustefa, A., Melak, A., Kenfo, H., Sinke, S., Abdela, A., & Hailu, A. (2024). Quantifying phenotypic relationships among Arsi, Bale and Jemjem cattle breeds of Ethiopia. Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.EPVO8349

  16. Prozorov, A. M., Saldaitis, A., Prozorova, T. A., Yakovlev, R. V., Volkova, J. S., Sulak, H., Tujuba, T. F., Revay, E. E., & Müller, G. C. (2024). Description of two new species of the genus Dollmania (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae). Zootaxa. https://doi.org/10.11646/zootaxa.5493.1.3

  17. Tuji, A., Jacobs, S. M., Malgas, R. R., Dzama, K., & Alamirew, T. (2024). Effects of land-use change on the provisioning ecosystem service of wetlands: The case of a social ecological systems perspective of Boyo Wetland in Ethiopia. African Journal of Aquatic Science. https://doi.org/10.2989/16085914.2024.2319670

  18. Tujuba, T. F., Yakovlev, R. V., Saldaitis, A., Sulak, H., Aarvik, L., Murphy, R. J., Volkova, J. S., Traore, M. M., Revay, E. E., Müller, G. C., Prozorova, T. A., & Prozorov, A. M. (2024). Review of the African golden-spotted genera Haplopacha and Dasychirinula (Lepidoptera, Lasiocampidae, Poecilocampinae). Acta Biologica Sibirica. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.12787215

  19. Wale, M., Bekele, A., & Yihune, M. (2024). Composition and seasonality of rodent diet in Chimit Kola, Blue Nile Gorge, Ethiopia. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e28416

  20. Wale, M., Bekele, A., & Yihune, M. (2024). Diversity of small mammal ectoparasite species and factors that affect their abundance in Chimit Kola, northwestern Ethiopia. Global Ecology and Conservation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gecco.2023.e02370

  21. Weldemariam, T. B., Alembrhan, A. W., & Kalayu, A. M. (2024). Diversity of birds in highland reservoirs and adjoining areas of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia: Implication for conservation. Zoodiversity. https://doi.org/10.15407/zoo2024.05.445

2023

  1. Aseged, T., Getachew, T., Banerjee, S., Melak, A., Belayhun, T., Engdawork, A., Kefyalew, E., Assefa, A., & Hailu, A. (2023). Designing of community-based conservation and breeding program for Begaria cattle breed found in Arid and Semi-Arid areas of Benishangul Gumuz region of Ethiopia. Ecological Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egg.2023.100188

  2. Aseged, T., Getachew, T., Banerjee, S., Belayhun, T., Melak, A., Engdawork, A., Kefyalew, E., Assefa, A., & Hailu, A. (2023). Production systems and breeding practices of Begaria cattle breed as input for a community-based breeding program. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21963

  3. Belayhun, T., Getachew, T., Mustefa, A., Engdawork, A., Sinke, S., & Melesse, A. (2023). Farming practices and breeding objectives identification of farmer in north shoa and south wello zones of Amhara region. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e20207

  4. Belayhun, T., Getachew, T., Mustefa, A., Engdawork, A., Sinke, S., & Melesse, A. (2023). Phenotypic characterization of goat populations of North Shoa and South Wollo zones in Amhara region. Ecological Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egg.2023.100169

  5. Getachew, T. B., Kassa, A. H., & Megersa, A. G. (2023). Phenotypic characterization of donkey population in South Omo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. Heliyon. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18662

  6. Kenfo, H., Mustefa, A., Belayhun, T., Hailu, A., & Assefa, A. (2023). Production system of indigenous chickens in pastoral and agropastoral districts of South Omo Zone, South Ethiopia. EthJBD.

  7. Mulualem, G., Collinson, W. J., Tesfahunegny, W., Walle, M., Kassie, A., Mesfin, M., Chala, D., Teferi, M., & Haileselasie, T. H. (2023). Examining vertebrate road mortality on highways passing through protected areas of eastern Ethiopia. European Journal of Wildlife Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-023-01750-7

  8. Mustefa, A. (2023). Implication of phenotypic and molecular characterization to breed differentiation of Ethiopian cattle: A review. Ecological Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egg.2023.100208

  9. Mustefa, A. (2023). Significance of community-based breeding programs to conservation and sustainable utilization of small ruminants in Ethiopia. A review. Small Ruminant Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.smallrumres.2023.107040

  10. Mustefa, A., Aseged, T., Sinkiea, S., Getachew, F., Fekensa, T., Misganaw, M., & Hailu, A. (2023). Phenotypic diversity between and within Harar and Ogaden cattle breeds in eastern Ethiopia: The first step for conservation. Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.IXPJ9541

  11. Tesfahunegny, W., & Assefa, A. (2023). Diversity and abundance of birds in dumpsites of Afar region, Ethiopia: Implication for conservation. Zoology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40850-023-00177-6

  12. Wassie, A. M., Getachew, T. B., Kassa, A. H., Megersa, A. G., & Aseged, T. A. (2023). Donkey production systems and breeding practices in selected districts of South Omo Zone, southern Ethiopia. The Rangeland Journal. https://doi.org/10.1071/RJ23018

2022

  1. Aseged, T., Getachew, T., & Banerjee, S. (2022). Participatory identification of breeding objectives and selection criteria for Begaria cattle breed. Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912766

  2. Bezu, K. H., Wase, A. M., Ayale, T. A., Banja, T. H., Kasa, A. H., & Tujuba, T. F. (2022). Estimating and identifying factors influencing households’ willingness to pay for conservation of Washera sheep breed in selected areas of West Gojjam Zone, Ethiopia. Turkish Journal of Agriculture-Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v10i12.2477-2483.5315

  3. Endebu, M., Getahun, A., & Tessema, M. (2022). Effect of elevated fry rearing temperature on survival rate, growth performance, and sex ratio of three Oreochromis niloticus populations of Ethiopian Rift Valley Lakes. Ethiopian Journal of Science.

  4. Gibru, A., & Biru, Y. (2022). Assessment of bird species composition, relative abundance, and distributions in East Gojiam wetland habitats, Ethiopia. Hindawi International Journal of Zoology. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2802998

  5. Mustefa, A. (2022). Do we need importing exotic breeds to improve performances of the indigenous animals? A review on Boer goats’ impact in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Journal of Biodiversity (EthJBD).

  6. Mustefa, A., Engdawork, A., Sinke, S., & Hailu, A. (2022). Phenotypic characterization of Gesha horses in southwestern Ethiopia. Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.KPIL878

  7. Mustefa, A., Engdawork, A., Tafere, M., Hailu, A., & Assefa, A. (2022). Phenotypic relationship among Menz, Wollo, and Merhabete sheep populations of Ethiopia: Its implication for conservation. Ecological Genetics and Genomics. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.egg.2022.100134

  8. Tujuba, T. F., Anna, S., Gianni, G., & Sciarretta, A. (2022). Lepidoptera as a tool for human disturbance assessment on biodiversity in Choke Mountains, Ethiopia. African Zoology. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-2064956/v1

2021

  1. Aseged, T., Abebe, H., Abraham, A., Tesfaye, G., Manaye, M., Seble, S., Fasil, G., & Solomon, A. (2021). Goat breeding practice and production constraints in Boset and Minjar Shenkora districts of Ethiopia. Genetics and Biodiversity Journal, 5(3), 107–115. https://doi.org/10.46325/gabj.v5i3.151

  2. Aseged, T., Assefa, A., Hailu, A., Getachew, T., Misganaw, M., Sinke, S., Getachew, F., & Abegaz, S. (2021). Phenotypic characterization for identification, conservation and sustainable utilization of Boset and Minjar Shenkora goats of Ethiopia. Turkish Journal of Agriculture – Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v9i10.1876-1882.4492

  3. Asmamaw, B., Shitaw, T., & Berisa, L. (2021). The contribution of fisheries to livelihoods of communities around Alwero Reservoir in Abobo District, Gambella, Ethiopia. Turkish Journal of Agriculture – Food Science and Technology. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v9i6.1201-1207.3940

  4. Asmamaw, B., & Tessema, M. (2021). Morphometric variations of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) (Perciformes, Cichlidae) collected from three Rift Valley Lakes in Ethiopia. Journal of Aquaculture and Fish Health. https://doi.org/10.20473/jafh.v10i3.26606

  5. Assefa, A., Hailu, A., Mustefa, A., Melak, A., & Getachew, T. (2021). Characterization, conservation and sustainable utilization of Ethiopian animal genetic resources: Status, challenges and opportunities. A review. International Journal of Management Studies and Social Science Research.

  6. B., A., L., B., & T., S. (2021). Post-harvest loss of fish at Alwero Reservoir in Abobo, Gambella, Ethiopia. Journal of Ecology and Natural Resources. https://doi.org/10.23880/jenr-16000237

  7. Endebu, M., Getahun, A., & Tessema, M. (2021). Differences in phenotypic characters of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus L.) in three Ethiopian Rift Valley lakes; Screening strains for aquaculture. Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal.

  8. Endebu, M., Getahun, A., & Tessema, M. (2021). Variations in reproductive characteristics among Oreochromis niloticus populations of three Ethiopian Rift Valley lakes. Journal of Biological Sciences.

  9. Getachew, F., Assefa, A., Getachew, T., Kebede, S. A., Hailu, A., Mesganaw, M., Emishaw, Y., & Tessema, M. (2021). On-farm phenotypic characterization of Begaria cattle population and their production system in Guba District, North Western Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Animal Production.

  10. Gibru, A., Biru, Y., Temesgen, Z., & Hunde, K. (2021). A preliminary checklist of birds for the Fura and Furagosa wildlife community-based conservation area, in Mirab-Abaya District, Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Analysis. https://doi.org/10.47191/ijmra/v4-i4-05

  11. Goutte, S., Reyes-Velasco, J., Freilich, X., Kassie, A., & Boissinot, S. (2021). Taxonomic revision of grass frogs (Ptychadenidae, Ptychadena) endemic to the Ethiopian highlands. ZooKeys. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1016.59699

  12. Hailu, A., Assefa, A., & Mustefa, A. (2021). Population, distribution and conservation status of ecotype indigenous chicken. International Journal of Current Research. https://doi.org/10.24941/ijcr.40715.02.2021

  13. Kenfo, H. (2021). Review of indigenous sheep breeds production systems in Ethiopia. International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology.

  14. Melak, A., Hailu, A., Assefa, A., Aseged, T., Sinkie, S., & Tsion, S. (2021). Characterization of the production system and breeding practices of sheep producers in Tahtay Maychew District, Northern Ethiopia. International Journal of Tropical Dry Lands. https://doi.org/10.13057/tropdrylands/t050102

  15. Melak, A., Kenfo, H., Aseged, T., & Hailu, A. (2021). Production system and breeding practice of indigenous chickens in selected districts of Dawro zone and Konta special district, Southern Ethiopia. Asian Journal of Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.13057/asianjagric/g050204

  16. Mustefa, A., Kenfo, H., Belayhun, T., Hailu, A., & Assefa, A. (2021). Morphometric and morphological characterization of chicken resources adapted to pastoral and agropastoral areas of southern Ethiopia. Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.NDFM2712

  17. Shitaw, T., Berisa, L., & Asmamaw, B. (2021). Effect of season on the concentration of nutrients in the three highland lakes of Ethiopia. Fisheries and Aquaculture Journal.

2020

  1. Abdela, A. (2020). Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas hamadryas) population size and their distribution in community forest in Gasera District of Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia. American Journal of Life Sciences. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajls.20200805.2

  2. Asmamaw, B., Datiko, D., Tessema, M., Assefa, A., & Chavhan, A. (2020). Trends of climate change and perception of local fishermen around Lake Chamo, Ethiopia. International Journal of Life Sciences.

  3. Hailu, A., Mustefa, A., Aseged, T., Assefa, A., Sinkie, S., & Tsewene, S. (2020). Phenotypic characterization of sheep populations in Tahtay Maichew district, Northern Ethiopia. Genetic Resources. https://doi.org/10.46265/genresj.SHBD3744

  4. Kassie, A. (2020). Attitude, beliefs and perception of people towards amphibian conservation around Chefa wetland, Oromo zone, Amhara National Regional State. International Journal of Zoology Studies.

  5. Kassie, A., & Bekele, A. (2020). Diversity, distribution, and habitat of herpetofauna around Gambella Zuria District, West Ethiopia. International Journal of Zoology and Applied Biosciences. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo

  6. Melak, A., Belayhun, T., Kefyalew, E., Hailu, A., Mustefa, A., & Assefa, A. (2020). Farmers’ willingness to pay for Sinar donkey conservation in selected districts of Metekel and Assosa zones, northwest Ethiopia: A contingent valuation study. Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity. https://doi.org/10.13057/biodiv/d210762

  7. Mustefa, A., Belayhun, T., Melak, A., Hayelom, M., Hailu, A., & Assefa, A. (2020). Body morphometric measurements in Harmo cattle (Raya-azebo cattle) in southern Tigray of Ethiopia. Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research. https://doi.org/10.51227/ojafr.2020.35

  8. Mustefa, A., Belayhun, T., Melak, A., Hayelom, M., Tadesse, D., Hailu, A., & Assefa, A. (2020). Phenotypic characterization of Raya cattle in northern Ethiopia. Tropical Animal Health and Production. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-020-02486-1

  9. Tesfahunegny, W., Datiko, D., Wale, M., Hailay, G. E., & Hunduma, T. (2020). Impact of wind energy development on birds and bats: The case of Adama wind farm, Central Ethiopia. The Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-020-00171-1

  10. Tessema, M., Shitaw, T., Beyene, B., Asmamaw, B., & Assefa, A. (2020). Assessment of the status of Lake Afdera in the Danakil depression; Afar, Ethiopia. Forestry Research and Engineering: International Journal. https://doi.org/10.15406/freij.2020.04.00094

  11. Tujuba, T. F., Sciarretta, A., Hausmann, A., & Abate, G. A. (2019/2020). Lepidopteran biodiversity of Ethiopia: Current knowledge and future perspectives. ZooKeys. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.882.36634

2019

  1. Abdela, A. (2019). Hamadryas baboon (Papio hamadryas hamadryas) conflict with human in community forest in Gasera District of Bale Zone, Southeast Ethiopia. American Journal of Zoology. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ajz.20190202.12

  2. Asmamaw, B., Beyene, B., Tessema, M., & Assefa, A. (2019). Length-weight relationships and condition factor of Nile tilapia, Oreochromis niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) (Cichlidae) in Koka Reservoir, Ethiopia. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Research.

  3. Berisa, L., Lakew, A., & Negassa, A. (2019). Assessment of the ecological health status of River Berga using benthic macroinvertebrates as bioindicators, Ethiopia. North American Academic Research.

  4. K., H., L., B., T., S., B., A., & T., F. (2019). Evaluating household’s willingness to pay for catfish species conservation in Lake Hawassa, Sidama National Region State, Ethiopia. International Journal of Oceanography & Aquaculture. https://doi.org/10.23880/ijoac-16000204

  5. Mustefa, A., Assefa, A., Misganaw, M., Getachew, F., Abegaz, S., Hailu, A., & Emshaw, Y. (2019). Phenotypic characterization of donkeys in Benishangul Gumuz national regional state. Online Journal of Animal and Feed Research. https://doi.org/10.36380/scil.2020.ojafr4

2018

  1. Asmamaw, B., Beyene, B., Datiko, D., & Tessema, M. (2018). Willingness to pay for the conservation of Lake Chamo ecosystem, Ethiopia. American Journal of Business, Economics and Management.

  2. Asmamaw, B., Beyene, B., Tessema, M., & Assefa, A. (2018). The impact of climate change and anthropogenic activities on fisheries of Lake Logo, South Wello. International Journal of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

  3. Getachew, F., Abegaz, S., Misganaw, M., & Fekansa, T. (2018). On-farm phenotypic characterization of Ogaden cattle populations of Jigjiga zone, southeastern Ethiopia. Ethiopian Journal of Animal Production.

  4. Hailu, A., Assefa, A., Aseged, T., Belayhun, T., Sinke, S., Getachew, A., & Getachew, T. (2018). Morphometric characteristic of domesticated local ducks in Gembela and Benishangul Gumuz region of South West and North-West Ethiopia. International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies.

  5. Molaliegnwale, M., Kassie, A., Tesfahunegny, W., & Hailay, G. (2018). Wild animal status and their threats in Echefa forest and wetland (Proposed In-situ Conservation Site), Southern Nations Nationalities and People’s Regional States, Ethiopia. Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species. https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-2543.1000222

  6. Teme, A. K., Wale, M., Beyene, B., Assefa, A., & Tesfahunegny, W. (2018). Assessment of the wildlife and ecosystem status of Choke Mountain, North Western Ethiopia. Biological Diversity and Conservation.

2017

  1. Asmamaw, B., Beyene, B., & Tessema, M. (2017). Assessment of natural resources in Ketech Watershed, East Gojjam Zone of Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia. International Journal of Agricultural Economics. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijae.20170201.11

  2. Asmamaw, B., Beyene, B., Aseged, T., Tessema, M., & Assefa, A. (2017). Beneficiaries’ willingness to pay for the conservation of Meteka wetland in Afar National Regional State, Ethiopia. World Scientific News.

  3. Chiozzi, G., Stiassny, M. L. J., Alter, S. E., De Marchi, G., Mebrahtu, Y., & Tessema, M. (2017). Fishes in the desert: Mitochondrial variation and phylogeography of Danakilia (Actinopterygii: Cichlidae) and Aphanius (Actinopterygii: Cyprinodontidae) in the Danakil Depression of northeastern Africa. Mitochondrial DNA Part A. https://doi.org/10.1080/24701394.2017.1404043

  4. Mulualem, G., Mesfin, M., Alene, N., Nigussie, H., Tesfahunegny, W., & Yirga, G. (2017). Knowledge, attitude and practice of custom staffs on illicit wildlife trafficking in four checkpoints of northeastern Ethiopia. World Journal of Zoology. https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.wjz.2017.82.91

  5. Tesfahunegny, W., & Mulualem, G. (2017). Impact of climatic change on avian populations: Implication for long term conservation in wildlife genetic resources. American Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.bio.20170501.15

  6. Wale, M., Kassie, A., Mulualem, G., Tesfahunegny, W., & Assefa, A. (2017). Wildlife threats and their relative severity of eastern Ethiopia protected areas. Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.eeb.20170204.12

2016

  1. Asmamaw, B., Beyene, B., Tessema, M., Kara, A., Goshu, B., & Assefa, A. (2016). Estimating willingness to pay for Labeobarbus fish species conservation in Lake Tana, Ethiopia: A contingent valuation study. International Journal of Natural Resource Ecology and Management. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijnrem.20160104.12

  2. Fekensa, T., Tesfahunegny, W., & Mekonnen, A. (2016). Impact of human activities on biosphere reserve: A case study from Yayu Biosphere Reserve, Southwest Ethiopia. International Journal of Biodiversity and Conservation. https://doi.org/10.5897/IJBC2016.1005

  3. Getachew, F., Abegaz, S., Assefa, A., Misganaw, M., Emshaw, Y., Hailu, A., Tessema, M., & Okore, C. (2016). Multivariate analyses of morphological traits in indigenous chicken populations of Metekel zone, Northwestern Ethiopia. Animal Genetic Resources.

  4. Mulualem, G., & Tesfahunegny, W. (2016). Depredation of domestic fowl by birds of prey in low-income rural households of Alamata Wereda, Southern Tigray, Ethiopia. The Journal of Zoology Studies.

  5. Mulualem, G., & Tesfahunegny, W. (2016). Review of conservation medicine practices on wildlife: A lesson for sustaining eco-healthy in wildlife genetic biodiversity of Ethiopia. The Journal of Zoology Studies.

  6. Mulualem, G., & Tesfahunegny, W. (2016). Contemporary status of illicit wildlife genetic resource trafficking: Future policy, legal and institutional consideration of sustainable wildlife conservation in Ethiopia. The Journal of Zoology Studies.

  7. Mulualem, G., & Tesfahunegny, W. (2016). Review of key wildlife threats factors from literature and observation perspectives: A way forward for sustainable wildlife genetic resource conservation practices in Ethiopia. The Journal of Zoology Studies.

  8. Mulualem, G., Ayalew, S., & Tesfahunage, W. (2016). Abundance and activity pattern of avifauna in Ashewa local vulture restaurant, Dire Dawa, eastern Ethiopia. International Journal of Avian & Wildlife Biology. https://doi.org/10.15406/ijawb.2016.01.00005

  9. Mulualem, G., Ayalew, S., & Tesfahunegny, W. (2016). Community perception and practices of environmental conservation along flooding line settlements of Birka Kebele, Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia. The Journal of Zoology Studies.

  10. Teme, A. K. (2016). Distribution and species richness of amphibians in Awi zone and Wombera District, Northwest Ethiopia. The Journal of Zoology Studies.

  11. Tesfahunegny Bezabh, W. (2016). Bird species composition and diversity in wetlands of Awi zone and Wombera hotspot areas Northwestern, Ethiopia. The Journal of Zoology Studies.

  12. Tesfahunegny Bezabh, W. (2016). Review article a guide to a complete annotated checklist of the birds of Ethiopia. Journal of Zoology Studies.

  13. Tesfahunegny Bezabh, W. (2016). A review on zoonosis and avian influenza (bird flu): A literature review. Journal of Zoology Studies.

  14. Tesfahunegny, W. (2016). A catalogue for endemic birds of Ethiopia. Journal of Zoology Studies.

  15. Tesfahunegny, W., & Mulualem, G. (2016). Impact of pesticides on birds from DDT to current fatality: A literature review. The Journal of Zoology Studies.

  16. Tesfahunegny, W., Fekensa, T., & Mulualem, G. (2016). Avifauna diversity in Kafa Biosphere Reserve: Knowledge and perception of villagers in Southwest Ethiopia. World Applied Sciences Journal. https://doi.org/10.5829/idosi.wasj.2016.34.9.105103

  17. Wale, M. (2016). The Walia ibex (Capra walie). Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species. https://doi.org/10.4172/2332-2543.1000161

  18. Wale, M., Kassie, A., & Fekensa, T. (2016). Assessment of naked mole-rat distribution and threats in Eastern Ethiopia. Journal of Coastal Life Medicine. https://doi.org/10.12980/jclm.4.2016J6-95

2015

  1. Mulualem, G., Ayalew, S., & Tesfahunegny, W. (2015). Contemporary challenges of restoring the threatened important bird area of Lake Haramaya, Eastern Ethiopia. The Journal of Zoology Studies.