C. SUPPORTING STATEMENT 1. Taxonomy ii. Class: Mammalia

some parts of South Africa where they were formerly found nor in southern Botswana. 22. Population: Roan occur at low densities over most of their range and the are considered to be declining in some areas while stable or increasing in others (CITES, 1987). Historically, roan numbers have almost certainly declined in most of their range, both as a result of hunting and loss of habitat. There are thought to be about 1400 animals in Zimbabwe, most of which are in Protected Areas. 23. Habitat: Throughout their range roan appear to favour open to lightly wooded country with extensive areas of medium to tall grass and with access to surface water (Smithers, 1 983). Change in the vegetation towards either short grass or denser woodland makes the habitat less suitable. 3. Trade Data 31. National Utilisation: Sport hunting for roan is permitted in many parts of their range. There is no legal utilization in Zimbabwe