The rock fowl is an endangered species and its food and feeding ecology was studied in the forest zone of Old Oyo National Park, Nigeria. The methods used were direct observation, and fragmentation analysis of faecal and crop content of samples collected during both the wet and dry seasons. The results showed that rock fowl feed on a wide range of species of insects, fruits and flower buds. In the wet season, animal resources represented 54 and 62% of the adult and chick diet, respectively, whereas in the dry season, animal food resources represented about 60% of both adult and the chick diets. There was a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the food composition of the birds between the dry and wet seasons. There was also a significant (P < 0.05) difference in food preference between adults and chicks. Food sharing was not common, although it was observed between rock fowl cockerels and hens. Food search and selection indices were directly related to season and food availability. It was concluded that food scarcity may not be a serious contributory factor in the threat to the rock fowl.

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This study aimed to assess the perception of tourists on the usage of information and communication technology at Old Oyo National Park, Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort and Lacampagne Tropicana by using structured questionnaire directed at 384 tourists randomly; 20 tourists at Old Oyo National Park, 150 tourists at Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort and 214 tourists at Lacampagne Tropicana. Data was analyzed and presented descriptively using tables and inferentially using one way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results indicated that the tourists mostly made use of internet and social media at the sites. The tourists also perceived that the use of Information Communication Technology would be an innovative approach to solving some of the problems of sustainable tourism development and that use of Information Communication Technology has made work easier and faster. Furthermore, the study indicated significant differences in some socio-demographic characteristics as well as perception on the usage of ICT at the sites (P<0.05). Management of ecotourism sites should therefore create more awareness on the usage of other forms of information communication technology at their sites so as to further enhance tourists’ satisfaction.

The study was undertaken to evaluate the cultural resources in Omo Biosphere Reserve (OBR) host communities and its environs that can enhance the attractiveness of ecotourism development which can ultimately lead to the sustainable development of the area. OBR is in waterside area of Ogun State, Nigeria. It is a UNESCO designated Man and Biosphere (MAB) site. OBR natural resources has been under threat of overexploitation in the last few decades and hence the need to sustainably conserve and protect these resources using ecotourism. Fauna direct sighting particularly the large mammals like the forest elephants (Loxodonta africana cyclotis), forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus) and others have been rare although their presence have been established. Interview and direct observation methods were used to collect primary data. Data collected were analysed and presented in tables. The result showed that there were significant festivals in OBR environs that can attract visitors to OBR. The study identified the incorporation of festivals in the OBR as added attractiveness for the natural resources in OBR in its ecotourism development. Development of ecotourism will not only conserve the endangered fauna and flora species of Omo Biosphere Reserve but will also provide additional income and job opportunities for the communities and will equally ensure peaceful co-existence of the people.

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