Season of the Year

Year

Location of Census Area

Chi-Square cross Tabulation Value

Conclusion

In or around Protected Areas

Away from Protected Areas

Wet Season

2010 (After Drought)

2546

1618

Χ2 = 62.85, df = 1, p < 0.001

In the wet season, giraffes numbers in location was dependent on year, with the number increasing over time near protected areas than further away.

2013 (Post Drought)

3589

1614

Dry Season

2010 (After Drought)

1269

615

Χ2 = 161.53 df = 1, p < 0.001

In the dry season, giraffes in location was dependent on year, with giraffe numbers increasing with time both near protected areas but more so further away from protected areas.

2013 (Post Drought)

1792

1834

Overall Wet Season

6135

3232

Χ2 = 145.29, df = 1, p < 0.001

Generally giraffes numbers in locations were depended on season, with giraffe numbers increasing in all locations, more near than further from protected areas in the wet season.