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1. Animal decisions and conservation: the recolonization of a severely polluted river by the Eurasian otter

Author:
Delibes, M.; Cabezas, S.; Jiménez, B.; González, M.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 400-407
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Lutra lutra; animals; anthropogenic activities; arsenic; cadmium; copper; decision making; fauna; feces; food webs; habitats; heavy metals; ingestion; lead; reproductive success; rivers; toxicity; water pollution; zinc; Spain
Abstract:
... Animals make decisions relying on environmental cues associated to high survival or breeding success along their evolutionary history. However, because of rapid anthropogenic changes in the environment, they may lack useful cues, making bad decisions with potential consequences for individuals and populations. Contaminants are difficult or impossible to detect for animals, so polluted habitats cou ...
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10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00263.x

2. Assessing genetic diversity for conservation management: a case study of a threatened reptile

Author:
Miller, K.A.; Chapple, D.G.; Towns, D.R.; Ritchie, P.A.; Nelson, N.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 163-171
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Scincidae; alleles; captive animals; case studies; genetic drift; genetic variation; genotyping; haplotypes; hybridization; inbreeding; islands; microsatellite repeats; mitochondrial DNA; population size; reptiles; risk; New Zealand
Abstract:
... The consequences of inbreeding in small isolated populations are well documented, yet populations are often managed in isolation to avoid irreversibly mixing genetic lineages and to maintain the historic integrity of each population. Three remaining populations of Whitaker's skink (Cyclodina whitakeri) in New Zealand, remnants of a once wider distribution, illustrate the conflict between this gene ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00236.x

3. Assessing priority areas by imperilled species: insights from the European butterflies

Author:
Fattorini, S.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 313-320
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
butterflies; fauna; hosts; indigenous species; models; species diversity
Abstract:
... Biodiversity hotspots have been variously defined in terms of species richness, endemic species or imperilled species. The use of imperilled species to locate priority areas is particularly problematic, because an area that hosts a large number of imperilled species is likely to be under severe threats, making less effective conservation efforts. A possibly way to answer this problem is to assess ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00251.x

4. Birds as tourism flagship species: a case study of tropical islands

Author:
D. Veríssimo; I. Fraser; J. Groombridge; R. Bristol; D. C. MacMillan
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 549-558
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
biodiversity; birds; case studies; developing countries; econometrics; fauna; fund raising; islands; tourism; tourists; Seychelles
Abstract:
... Species selected as flagships to promote conservation activities around the world are typically well known and charismatic mega‐fauna. Unfortunately this limits the scope for applying the concept as some critical areas for biodiversity conservation, such as tropical islands, lack such species. In this study, we explore the potential to apply the concept of ‘tourism flagship species’ to tropical is ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00282.x

5. Can a large metropolis sustain complex herpetofauna communities? An analysis of the suitability of green space fragments in Rome

Author:
Vignoli, L.; Mocaer, I.; Luiselli, L.; Bologna, M.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 456-466
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
amphibians; biogeography; cities; habitats; herpetofauna; landscapes; regression analysis; reptiles; species diversity; surface water; urban areas; urbanization; viability; wood; Europe
Abstract:
... Urban areas are primary causes of species' range fragmentation and reduction. However, relatively few studies have attempted to describe the habitat variables influencing the diversity and conservation of amphibians and reptiles, particularly in Mediterranean Europe and in large metropolitan areas. We explored this broad conservation ecology problem by studying the richness and diversity patterns ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00273.x

6. Carcasses increase the probability of predation of ground-nesting birds: a caveat regarding the conservation value of vulture restaurants

Author:
Cortés-Avizanda, A.; Carrete, M.; Serrano, D.; Donázar, J.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 85-88
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
birds; goats; nests; nontarget organisms; predation; risk; wildlife management
Abstract:
... Carcasses not only recruit carrion-eaters, but can also attract facultative scavengers which could predate on species living in the surroundings. At supplementary feeding stations ('vulture restaurants') carcasses are available permanently, posing a conservation dilemma: enhancing populations of endangered scavengers might introduce a predation pressure on non-target species. Here, we test if nest ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00231.x

7. Climate warming and reproduction in Chinese alligators

Author:
Zhang, F.; Li, Y.; Guo, Z.; Murray, B.R.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 128-137
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Alligator sinensis; air temperature; alligators; breeding; clutch size; data collection; endangered species; foraging; global warming; hibernation; indigenous species; long term effects; monitoring; oviposition; progeny; sex ratio; China
Abstract:
... The Chinese alligator Alligator sinensis is a critically endangered species endemic to China, and one of the most endangered crocodilian species in the world. Like many other reptiles, important aspects of alligator biology such as foraging, timing of hibernation, breeding and the sex ratio of offspring are all affected by temperature variation. We examined the effects of long-term temperature cha ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00232.x

8. Combining genetic and ecological data to assess the conservation status of the endangered Ethiopian walia ibex

Author:
Gebremedhin, B.; Ficetola, G.F.; Naderi, S.; Rezaei, H.-R.; Maudet, C.; Rioux, D.; Luikart, G.; Flagstad, Ø.; Thuiller, W.; Taberlet, P.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 89-100
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Capra; DNA; Y chromosome; conservation status; cytochrome b; ecological genetics; flagship species; genetic variation; goats; microsatellite repeats; models; monitoring; monophyly; niches; population genetics; population size; Ethiopia
Abstract:
... Knowledge about the phylogenetic history, genetic variation and ecological requirements of a species is important for its conservation and management. Unfortunately, for many species this information is lacking. Here we use multiple approaches (phylogenetics, population genetics and ecological modelling) to evaluate the evolutionary history and conservation status of Capra walie, an endangered fla ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00238.x

9. Conservation diagnosis of reintroducing Mediterranean pond turtles: what is wrong?

Author:
A. Bertolero; D. Oro
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 581-591
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
body condition; habitats; marshes; population growth; reproduction; rivers; turtles; Spain
Abstract:
... The presence of the Mediterranean pond turtle Mauremys leprosa in the Ebre Delta (Catalonia, north‐east Spain) is well documented after the late 1970s, when the first reptile distribution lists were published. Owing to the fact that the species was considered scarce, a reintroduction programme based on the release of individuals at sites with potential habitat suitability was launched. From 1999 t ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00284.x

10. Deleterious effects by mosquitofish (Gambusia affinis) on the endangered fire salamander (Salamandra infraimmaculata)

Author:
Segev, O.; Mangel, M.; Blaustein, L.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 29-37
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Gambusia affinis; Salamandra; adverse effects; appendages; breeding sites; fauna; gills; habitats; invasive species; larvae; larval development; metamorphosis; mosquito control; predation; salamanders and newts; vegetation; Israel
Abstract:
... Invasive fishes, via competition and predation, may be an important factor in endangering populations of amphibians and other aquatic fauna. The mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis, commonly stocked into amphibian breeding sites for mosquito control worldwide, has recently been found in some breeding sites of the endangered fire salamander Salamandra infraimmaculata in northern Israel. A comparison of ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00217.x

11. Does a top-predator provide an endangered rodent with refuge from an invasive mesopredator

Author:
Letnic, M.; Crowther, M.S.; Koch, F.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 302-312
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Macropodidae; Vulpes vulpes; biodiversity; conservation programs; dingoes; drought; dry environmental conditions; herbivores; linear models; nutrients; predation; predators; rain; rodents; surveys; Australia
Abstract:
... In arid environments, ecological refuges are often conceptualised as places where animal species can persist through drought owing to the localised persistence of moisture and nutrients. The mesopredator release hypothesis (MRH) predicts that reduced abundance of top-order predators results in an increase in the abundance of smaller predators (mesopredators) and consequently has detrimental impact ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00250.x

12. Does land-use change affect biodiversity dynamics at a macroecological scale? A case study of birds over the past 20 years in Japan

Author:
Yamaura, Yuichi; Amano, Tatsuya; Koizumi, Toru; Mitsuda, Yasushi; Taki, Hisatomo; Okabe, Kimiko
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 110-119
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
biodiversity; birds; case studies; deforestation; forestry; forests; land use change; prediction; Japan; South East Asia
Abstract:
... Because the effects of land-use change on biodiversity have primarily been examined at or below the regional scale, it remains unclear whether such effects scale up to the macroecological scale (i.e. nationwide or continental scale). In Japan, forests have become more mature since the cessation of most forestry efforts in the 1970s. At a nationwide scale, this forest maturation may lead to reducti ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00227.x

13. Domestic dogs as an edge effect in the Brasília National Park, Brazil: interactions with native mammals

Author:
Lacerda, A.C.R.; Tomas, W.M.; Marinho-Filho, J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 477-487
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Chrysocyon brachyurus; Myrmecophaga tridactyla; disease control programs; dogs; edge effects; fauna; feral animals; habitat fragmentation; habitats; landscapes; models; municipal solid waste; national parks; probability; regression analysis; roads; rural areas; wildlife; Brazil
Abstract:
... Edge effects are a well-known result of habitat fragmentation. However, little has been published on fragmentation, isolation and the intrusive influence from the surrounding matrix at the landscape level. The objectives of the present study are to evaluate the presence of dogs in the Brasília National Park (BNP) in relation to habitat type and the influence from the surrounding matrix. In additio ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00277.x

14. Effect of guard dogs on the behavior and reproduction of gazelles in cattle enclosures on the Golan Heights

Author:
Gingold, G.; Yom-Tov, Y.; Kronfeld-Schor, N.; Geffen, E.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 155-162
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Gazella; adverse effects; antipredatory behavior; cattle; dogs; fawns; females; gazelles; herds; reproductive success; walking; Middle East
Abstract:
... Cattle on the Golan Heights are kept in enclosures and some of these enclosures have guard dogs. We studied the effect of such dogs on the behavior and breeding success of mountain gazelles Gazella gazella living within enclosures. We found that guard dogs have both direct and indirect effects on gazelles. Gazelles living in enclosures with dogs spent more time in vigilance behavior and running, a ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00235.x

15. Effective size of harvested ungulate populations

Author:
Sæther, B.-E.; Engen, S.; Solberg, E.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 488-495
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Alces alces; age structure; alleles; biomass; bulls; calves; genetic drift; heterozygosity; models; population size; reproductive success; variance
Abstract:
... The harvest of ungulate populations is often directed against certain sex or age classes to maximize the yield in terms of biomass, number of shot animals or number of trophies. Here we examine how such directional harvest affects the effective size of the population. We parameterize an age-specific model assumed to describe the dynamics of Fennoscandian moose. Based on expressions for the demogra ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00278.x

16. Effects of hunting on the behaviour and spatial distribution of farmland birds: importance of hunting-free refuges in agricultural areas

Author:
Casas, F.; Mougeot, F.; Viñuela, J.; Bretagnolle, V.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 346-354
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Otididae; Vanellus; agricultural land; birds; flight; habitats; probability; threatened species; wildlife
Abstract:
... Hunting is one of the human activities that directly affect wildlife and has received increasing attention given its socioeconomic dimensions. Most studies have been conducted on coastal and wetland areas and showed that hunting activity can greatly affect bird behaviour and distribution. Hunting-free reserves for game species are zones where birds find an area of reduced disturbance. We evaluated ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00259.x

17. Estimates of population size of white-chinned petrels and grey petrels at Kerguelen Islands and sensitivity to fisheries

Author:
Barbraud, C.; Delord, K.; Marteau, C.; Weimerskirch, H.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 258-265
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Procellariidae; burrows; bycatch; islands; mortality; population size; probability; seabirds; surface area; vegetation; Indian Ocean
Abstract:
... White-chinned petrels Procellaria aequinoctialis and grey petrels Procellaria cinerea are among the most frequently killed seabird species by accidental bycatch, and both species have received strong conservation concern. Data on population size are required to evaluate the impact of bycatch and to establish management plans. We estimated the population size of both species at Kerguelen, Southern ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00248.x

18. Evolutionarily independent genes and genomes and insights on genetic structure, evolution and conservation of the collis group of darters

Author:
Oswald, K.J.; Rohde, F.C.; Arndt, R.G.; Grady, J.M.; Quattro, J.M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 374-383
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Etheostoma; alleles; cytochrome b; genetic markers; genetic variation; loci; mitochondrial DNA; monophyly; rivers; sequence diversity
Abstract:
... Comparing variation across evolutionarily independent characters, notably nuclear and mitochondrial genes, yields a more robust estimate of diversification than is generally recovered from individual characters. Patterns of variation across multiple molecular markers from the mitochondrial (16SrRNA, cytochrome b) and nuclear (ldhA6 and aldB) genomes were examined from six populations of Etheostoma ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00261.x

19. Farmed arctic foxes on the Fennoscandian mountain tundra: implications for conservation

Author:
Norén, K.; Kvaløy, K.; Nyström, V.; Landa, A.; Dalén, L.; Eide, N.E.; Østbye, E.; Henttonen, H.; Angerbjörn, A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 434-444
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Vulpes lagopus; adverse effects; farms; foxes; genetic techniques and protocols; haplotypes; hybridization; hybrids; microsatellite repeats; outbreeding depression; pollution; principal component analysis; risk; tundra; Norway
Abstract:
... Hybridization between wild and captive-bred individuals is a serious conservation issue that requires measures to prevent negative effects. Such measures are, however, often considered controversial by the public, especially when concerning charismatic species. One of the threats to the critically endangered Fennoscandian arctic fox Alopex lagopus is hybridization with escaped farm foxes, conveyin ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00269.x

20. Forest fragmentation relaxes natural nest predation in an Afromontane forest

Author:
Spanhove, T.; Lehouck, V.; Boets, P.; Lens, L.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 267-275
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
birds; breeding; breeding season; edge effects; habitat conservation; habitat fragmentation; landscapes; microhabitats; nests; population dynamics; predation; tropical montane cloud forests
Abstract:
... Nest predation is widely regarded as a major driver underlying the population dynamics of small forest birds. Following forest fragmentation and the subsequent invasion by species from non-forested landscape matrices, shifts in predator communities may increase nest predation near forest edges. However, effects of human-driven habitat change on nest predation have mainly been inferred from studies ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00249.x

21. Genetic identification of source populations for an aquarium-traded invertebrate

Author:
Weese, D.A.; Santos, S.R.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 13-19
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
coasts; containers; cytochrome-c oxidase; extinction; habitat destruction; habitats; haplotypes; harvesting; indigenous species; islands; nucleotide sequences; sequence homology; shrimp; statistical analysis; trade; vertebrates; wildlife; Hawaii (island); Maui
Abstract:
... Increasingly, wildlife managers are turning to molecular genetics to aid in conservation efforts. While such approaches have been applied to large terrestrial and aquatic vertebrate species, their application to other traded organisms has not been extensively explored. Here, we examined the utility of these techniques for identifying source populations of aquarium ornamental invertebrates, using m ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00215.x

22. High proportion of protected minke whales sold on Japanese markets is due to illegal, unreported or unregulated exploitation

Author:
Lukoschek, V.; Funahashi, N.; Lavery, S.; Dalebout, M.L.; Cipriano, F.; Baker, C.S.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 385-395
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Balaenoptera; bycatch; coastal water; genotype; geographical distribution; markets; meat; microsatellite repeats; mitochondrial DNA; phylogeny; surveys; temporal variation; whales
Abstract:
... Whale meat products sold on Japanese markets originate from two stocks of North Pacific (NP) minke whales Balaenoptera acutorostrata scammoni: the depleted J-stock, which has been protected since 1986 but continues to be killed as fisheries 'bycatch', and the more abundant O-stock, which is hunted under special permit (scientific whaling). We investigated the geographic distribution and temporal c ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00302.x

23. How can the feeding habits of the sand tiger shark influence the success of conservation programs

Author:
Lucifora, L.O.; García, V.B.; Escalante, A.H.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 291-301
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Carcharias; Galeocerdo cuvier; Squatinidae; conservation programs; diet; esophagus; fisheries; heart; lacerations; liver; maturity stage; mortality; pericardium; sharks; sport fishing; stomach; Argentina
Abstract:
... The feeding habits of the sand tiger shark Carcharias taurus, one of the most threatened sharks of the world, are poorly known. Sand tiger sharks are critically endangered in the South-west Atlantic. Since 2007, the law requires that all individuals caught in recreational fisheries off Argentina must be released. Using data from a north Patagonian recreational fishery (n=164 stomachs with contents ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00247.x

24. Identifying important areas for butterfly conservation in Italy

Author:
Girardello, M.; Griggio, M.; Whittingham, M.J.; Rushton, S.P.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 20-28
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
artificial intelligence; butterflies; landscapes; models; monitoring; prioritization; species diversity; Alps region; Italy; Mediterranean region; Sardinia
Abstract:
... The current study combines the use of niche modelling with a site prioritization method to identify important areas for butterfly conservation in Italy. A novel machine learning method (bagging predictors) was used to predict the distribution of 232 species of butterflies across the Italian Peninsula. The results of the models were used to identify high-value sites with a multispecies prioritizati ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00216.x

25. Implications of river damming: the influence of aquatic hypoxia on the diving physiology and behaviour of the endangered Mary River turtle

Author:
Clark, N.J.; Gordos, M.A.; Franklin, C.E.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 147-154
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
acute exposure; anaerobic conditions; chronic exposure; dams (hydrology); ecology; habitat destruction; hemoglobin; hypoxia; long term effects; oxygen; oxygen consumption; prediction; respiratory physiology; rivers; turtles
Abstract:
... River impoundments are characterized by low oxygen levels as a result of reduced water velocity and increased water depth. Bimodally respiring turtle species are likely to be highly sensitive to changes in aquatic PO₂ with decreases in oxygen levels impacting upon their diving ability. The acute and long-term effects of aquatic hypoxia on dive duration, oxygen consumption and blood respiratory pro ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00234.x

26. Improving predictions of the location and use of warrens in sensitive rabbit populations

Author:
Barrio, I.C.; Bueno, C.G.; Tortosa, F.S.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 426-433
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Oryctolagus cuniculus; ecosystems; habitats; linear models; population dynamics; prediction; rabbits
Abstract:
... The location and use of warrens is a key factor in the population dynamics of the European rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus L., which can influence stability and persistence in the long term. Within the species' original distribution range, its numbers have declined sharply in recent decades, which is a serious problem for the conservation of Mediterranean ecosystems. Artificial warrens are commonly u ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00268.x

27. Inbreeding-environment interactions increase extinction risk

Author:
Liao, W.; Reed, D.H.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 54-61
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
animals; climate change; computer simulation; endangered species; extinction; genetic drift; inbreeding; introduced species; land use; plants (botany); pollution; risk
Abstract:
... Being able to accurately estimate the persistence time of populations of endangered plants and animals is central to conservation biology and is of considerable importance in informing land-use decisions. Genetic deterioration (due to inbreeding and random genetic drift) and environmental deterioration (e.g. climate change, pollution and introduced species) clearly contribute to population extinct ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00220.x

28. Intra-seasonal changes in distribution and habitat associations of a multi-brooded bird species: implications for conservation planning

Author:
Brambilla, M.; Rubolini, D.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 71-77
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Passeriformes; alfalfa; altitude; biological assessment; birds; breeding; breeding season; forage; habitat conservation; habitat preferences; habitats; models; planning; prediction; rivers; shrubs; temporal variation; woodlands; Italy
Abstract:
... Intra-seasonal changes of the ecological needs and the distribution patterns of multi-brooded bird species are a poorly studied but potentially important topic in avian conservation planning. In this study of a passerine species of conservation concern, the woodlark Lullula arborea, we highlight the conservation implications of spatial shifts of breeding territories and changes of habitat requirem ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00226.x

29. Investigating the distribution of prairie dogs in an urban landscape

Author:
Magle, S.B.; Crooks, K.R.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 192-203
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Cynomys ludovicianus; biodiversity; biogeography; ecosystems; graminoids; habitat fragmentation; habitats; landscapes; urban areas; urbanization; Colorado
Abstract:
... Habitat fragmentation is a prevalent threat to biological diversity, and urbanization is a primary agent of fragmentation and a leading cause of species endangerment. Landscape biogeographic and local habitat characteristics can be important determinants of the distribution of species in habitat patches in urban landscapes. However, the specifics of which characteristics are most critical to maint ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00237.x

30. Is the endangered Grevy's zebra threatened by hybridization?

Author:
J. E. Cordingley; S. R. Sundaresan; I. R. Fischhoff; B. Shapiro; J. Ruskey; D. I. Rubenstein
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 505-513
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
endangered species; adulthood; zebras; Equus zebra; foals; hybrids; Equus burchellii; DNA; males; social structure; ecosystems; Y chromosome; females; habitat destruction; sympatry; hybridization; female fertility; progeny; viability; gene pool; Ethiopia; Kenya
Abstract:
... Hybridization between an abundant species and an endangered species is cause for concern. When such hybridization is observed, it is both urgent and necessary to assess the level of threat posed to the endangered species. We report the first evidence of natural hybridization between two equids: the endangered Grevy's zebra Equus grevyi and the abundant plains zebra Equus burchelli. Grevy's zebra n ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00294.x

31. Is the historical war against wildlife over in southern Europe?

Author:
Martínez-Abraín, A.; Crespo, J.; Jiménez, J.; Gómez, J.A.; Oro, D.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 204-208
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
birds of prey; confidence interval; conservation status; industry; infrastructure; linear models; population density; population growth; society; socioeconomics; time series analysis; water birds; wildlife; Southern European region
Abstract:
... Most southern European regions have experienced a rapid economical change during the last decades, moving from a historical economy based on agriculture to a society based on industry and technology. We test here whether causes of admission of birds admitted to a large southern European rehabilitation centre, during a 14-year period (1994-2007), reflect these socio-economical changes. Specifically ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00239.x

32. Landscape features and crustacean prey as predictors of the Southern river otter distribution in Chile.

Author:
M. A. Sepúlveda; J. L. Bartheld; C. Meynard; M. Benavides; C. Astorga; D. Parra; G. Medina‐Vogel
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 522-530
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Crustacea; Lontra; anthropogenic activities; forests; freshwater; freshwater ecosystems; habitats; land management; landscapes; rivers; roads; viability; watersheds; Andes region; Chile
Abstract:
... Understanding the processes that affect freshwater ecosystems at the watershed level is fundamental for the conservation and management of river otters. During 2 consecutive years, we surveyed the occurrence of the Southern river otter Lontra provocax and its main prey (crustaceans) in a watershed of 9900 km² in the Chilean temperate forest. We modeled predator and prey distributions with a variet ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00304.x

33. Life-history traits associated with fragmentation vulnerability of lizards in the Thousand Island Lake, China

Author:
Wang, Y.; Zhang, J.; Feeley, K.J.; Jiang, P.; Ding, P.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 329-337
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
body size; clutch size; extinction; fauna; fecundity; habitat fragmentation; islands; lakes; landscapes; life history; lizards; population density; population size; rare species; species identification; surveys; China
Abstract:
... Following habitat fragmentation, the remnant faunal community will undergo a period of species loss or 'relaxation.' Theory predicts that species with particular life-history traits, such as a small population size, small geographical range, low fecundity and large body size, should be more vulnerable to fragmentation. In this study, we investigated the relationships between the above life-history ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00257.x

34. Linkages between household wealth, bushmeat and other animal protein consumption are not invariant: evidence from Rio Muni, Equatorial Guinea

Author:
J. E. Fa; L. Albrechtsen; P. J. Johnson; D. W. Macdonald
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 599-610
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
adults; bushmeat; fish; fish meat; forests; household income; households; meat consumption; rural areas; social environment; surveys; Equatorial Guinea
Abstract:
... Bushmeat consumption is affected by household wealth. However, how household wealth impacts bushmeat eaten in different environmental and social settings (i.e. whether urban, rural, coastal or forest) is poorly understood. In this study, we sampled households in six contrasting localities in Rio Muni, Equatorial Guinea, in coastal (Bata, Cogo), central (Niefang, Evinayong) and eastern parts of the ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00289.x

35. Management measures to control a feline leukemia virus outbreak in the endangered Iberian lynx

Author:
López, G.; López-Parra, M.; Fernández, L.; Martínez-Granados, C.; Martínez, F.; Meli, M.L.; Gil-Sánchez, J.M.; Viqueira, N.; Díaz-Portero, M.A.; Cadenas, R.; Lutz, H.; Vargas, A.; Simón, M.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 173-182
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Feline leukemia virus; Lynx pardinus; anemia; captive animals; cats; control methods; direct contact; feral animals; neoplasms; social behavior; spring; vaccination; viruses; Spain
Abstract:
... The feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is a retrovirus that affects domestic cats all over the world. Its pathogenic effects generally include anemia, immunosuppression or tumors. Dissemination over populations is linked to cat sociality, because the virus is transmitted by direct contact. Although the domestic cat is its common host, FeLV infection has also been described in some wild felids. In the Ib ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00241.x

36. Monitoring population productivity in the saiga antelope

Author:
Kühl, A.; Mysterud, A.; Grachev, Iu.A.; Bekenov, A.B.; Ubushaev, B.S.; Lushchekina, A.A.; Milner-Gulland, E.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 355-363
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Saiga tatarica; age structure; antelopes; calves; calving; cost effectiveness; data collection; endangered species; fecundity; females; models; monitoring; placenta; population growth; steppes; yearlings
Abstract:
... Effective conservation requires a good understanding of factors causing variation in population growth rate. We here analyse the relationship between female age and fecundity in the saiga antelope Saiga tatarica tatarica, a critically endangered ungulate of the Eurasian steppes and semideserts, at both individual and population levels. Annual variation in age structure and twinning rates was inves ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00260.x

37. Nested species subsets of amphibians and reptiles on Neotropical forest islands

Author:
Watling, J.I.; Gerow, K.; Donnelly, M.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 467-476
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
amphibians; body size; grasslands; islands; landscapes; nestedness; rare species; reptiles; tropical forests; Bolivia
Abstract:
... Nested species subsets are a common pattern of community assembly characteristic of many types of fragmented landscapes and insular systems. Here we describe nested subset patterns of amphibian and reptile occupancy on 23 forest islands in north-eastern Bolivia. We used observed occupancy patterns to differentiate five distributional guilds: widespread species, rare species, poor colonizers, area- ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00274.x

38. Oil industry, wild meat trade and roads: indirect effects of oil extraction activities in a protected area in north-eastern Ecuador

Author:
Suárez, E.; Morales, M.; Cueva, R.; Utreras Bucheli, V.; Zapata-Ríos, G.; Toral, E.; Torres, J.; Prado, W.; Vargas Olalla, J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 364-373
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Lagothrix; Tayassu; biomass; business enterprises; domestic animals; ecosystems; hunters; markets; meat; monkeys; national parks; oils; prices; protein sources; restaurants; roads; subsidies; trade; urban areas; wholesale marketing; wildlife; Ecuador
Abstract:
... Starting in 1994, a wholesale wild meat market developed in north-eastern Ecuador, involving Waorani and Kichwa people in the area of influence of a road built to facilitate oil extraction within Yasuní National Park. Between 2005 and 2007, we recorded the trade of 11 717 kg of wild meat in this market, with pacas Cuniculus paca, white-lipped peccaries Tayassu pecari, collared peccaries Pecari taj ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00262.x

39. Pervasive threats within a protected area: conserving the endemic birds of São Tomé, West Africa

Author:
Dallimer, M.; King, T.; Atkinson, R.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 209-219
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
national parks; endangered species; infrastructure; introduced species; rain forests; population density; ecosystems; forest habitats; altitude; biodiversity; indigenous species; forest types; birds; Western Africa
Abstract:
... The importance of the rainforests on the island of São Tomé for biodiversity is well known. However, the area only recently received full legal protection as a National Park and currently few resources are available to enforce that legislation. With rapid economic development forecast for the island, active conservation efforts are essential. Here we study the distribution and density of the islan ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00240.x

40. Population genetic structure of rock ptarmigan in the 'sky islands' of French Pyrenees: implications for conservation

Author:
Bech, N.; Boissier, J.; Drovetski, S.; Novoa, C.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 138-146
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Bayesian theory; Lagopus; alpine tundra; climate; gene flow; genetic techniques and protocols; genetic variation; global warming; grouse; habitat fragmentation; habitats; microsatellite repeats; philopatry; principal component analysis; variance; viability; Alps region; France; Scandinavia
Abstract:
... Expected consequences of global warming include habitat reduction in many cool climate species. Rock ptarmigan is a Holarctic grouse that inhabits arctic and alpine tundra. In Europe, the Pyrenean ptarmigan inhabits the southern edge of the species' range and since the last glacial maximum its habitat has been severely fragmented and is restricted to high-alpine zones or 'sky islands'. A recent st ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00233.x

41. Population-level declines in Australian predators caused by an invasive species

Author:
Doody, J.S.; Green, B.; Rhind, D.; Castellano, C.M.; Sims, R.; Robinson, T.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 46-53
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Crocodylus; lizards; biological control agents; Rhinella marina; surveys; predators; Varanus; indigenous species; invasive species; crocodiles; toads; Australia
Abstract:
... The cane toad Bufo marinus has been migrating westward across northern Australia since its introduction as a biological control agent in 1935. It has been implicated in the widespread decline of many native frog-eating predators. To investigate the impacts of this invasive species on native predatory reptiles, annual surveys were conducted from 2001 to 2007 to document variation in the relative ab ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00219.x

42. Possible contemporary evolution in an endangered species, the Santa Cruz Island fox

Author:
Swarts, H.M.; Crooks, K.R.; Willits, N.; Woodroffe, R.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 120-127
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Urocyon littoralis; antipredatory behavior; behavior change; diurnal activity; eagles; endangered species; evolution; foxes; nocturnal activity; population density; predation; weight-of-evidence
Abstract:
... An ability to mount rapid evolutionary responses to environmental change may be necessary for species persistence in a human-dominated world. We present evidence of the possibility of such contemporary evolution in the anti-predator behaviour of the critically endangered Santa Cruz Island fox Urocyon littoralis. In 1994, golden eagles colonized Santa Cruz Island, CA and devastated the predator-naï ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00229.x

43. Predicting the distribution of a suitable habitat for the white stork in Southern Sweden: identifying priority areas for reintroduction and habitat restoration

Author:
Olsson, O.; Rogers, D.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 62-70
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Ciconia ciconia; breeding; conservation programs; data collection; flagship species; habitat conservation; habitats; meadows; models; nesting; nesting sites; pastures; population dynamics; prediction; soil water; wetlands; Sweden
Abstract:
... The loss of wetlands and semi-natural grasslands throughout much of Europe has led to a historic decline of species associated with these habitats. The reinstatement of these habitats, however, requires spatially explicit predictions of the most suitable sites for restoration, to maximize the ecological benefit per unit effort. One species that demonstrates such declines is the white stork Ciconia ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00225.x

44. Prescribed fire and conservation of a threatened mountain grassland specialist: a capture-recapture study on the Orsini's viper in the French alps

Author:
Lyet, A.; Cheylan, M.; Prodon, R.; Besnard, A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 238-248
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
endangered species; grazing; vegetation cover; land use; grasslands; prescribed burning; grazing lands; ecosystems; issues and policy; body condition; fauna; wildland fire management; autumn; woody plants; predation; biodiversity; Vipera ursinii; mortality; grasshoppers; landscapes; snakes; habitats; France; Alps region
Abstract:
... Burning has traditionally been used in the southern French Alps to maintain open lands for grazing. In the context of land use abandonment, prescribed burning may be the only realistic practical tool available to oppose encroachment by woody plants in numerous mountainous landscapes. Although only recently developed as a modern tool for wildfire prevention and management of pastoral grasslands, th ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00245.x

45. RETRACTION: Ingestion of multiple veterinary drugs and associated impact on vulture health: implications of livestock carcass elimination practices

Author:
G. Blanco; J. Á. Lemus; F. Martínez; B. Arroyo; M. García‐Montijano; J. Grande
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 571-580
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
antibiotics; birds; bovine spongiform encephalopathy; farms; food quality; ingestion; meat carcasses; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents; pathogens; population dynamics; poultry; quinolones; risk; swine; veterinary drugs; Asia; Mediterranean region; Spain
Abstract:
... Veterinary drugs present in livestock carcasses may be ingested by scavengers and may cause important declines in their populations, as reported for diclofenac in Asia. Drug content of carcasses may depend on the prevailing livestock operations and legal regulations for carcass elimination. In Spain, the main stronghold of vultures in Europe, legal measures to mitigate the spread of bovine spongif ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00283.x

46. Rangeland degradation is poised to cause Africa's first recorded avian extinction

Author:
Spottiswoode, C.N.; Wondafrash, M.; Gabremichael, M.N.; Abebe, Y. Dellelegn; Mwangi, M.A.K.; Collar, N.J.; Dolman, P.M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 249-257
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
adults; biologists; birds; extinction; fire suppression; grasses; grasslands; grazing; habitat destruction; habitat preferences; habitats; interviews; issues and policy; livestock; males; pastoralism; rangelands; regression analysis; seasonal variation; sex ratio; Ethiopia
Abstract:
... Rangeland degradation by livestock threatens several restricted-range species, but is largely overlooked by conservation biologists. The Sidamo lark Heteromirafra sidamoensis, confined to the Liben Plain grassland in southern Ethiopia, is critically endangered by bush encroachment, permanent settlement and agricultural conversion. Its global range was previously estimated at 760 km², but in 2007-2 ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00246.x

47. Restoring a keystone predator may endanger a prey species in a human‐altered ecosystem: the return of the snow leopard to Sagarmatha National Park

Author:
S. Lovari; R. Boesi; I. Minder; N. Mucci; E. Randi; A. Dematteis; S. B. Ale
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 559-570
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Moschus; Panthera uncia; autumn; biodiversity; birth rate; cats; cattle; deer; diet; ecosystems; extinction; national parks; predation; risk; single nucleotide polymorphism; summer
Abstract:
... Twenty‐five years ago, the snow leopard Uncia uncia, an endangered large cat, was eliminated from what is now Sagarmatha National Park (SNP). Heavy hunting pressure depleted that area of most medium–large mammals, before it became a park. After three decades of protection, the cessation of hunting and the recovery of wild ungulate populations, snow leopards have recently returned (four individuals ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00285.x

48. Sampling tiger ungulate prey by the distance method: lessons learned in Bardia National Park, Nepal

Author:
Wegge, P.; Storaas, T.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 78-84
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Axis axis; Muntiacus; Panthera tigris; confidence interval; deer; floodplains; forests; habitats; monitoring; national parks; predator-prey relationships; rare species; roads; Nepal
Abstract:
... Because tiger Panthera tigris numbers are regulated by their prey base, prey abundance needs to monitored and estimated reliably. Recently, distance sampling has been adopted as the most appropriate method and is now becoming the standard monitoring protocol in all tiger range countries in south Asia. However, the accuracy of the density estimates generated by this method has not been assessed. Fr ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00230.x

49. Source populations in carnivore management: cougar demography and emigration in a lightly hunted population

Author:
Cooley, H.S.; Wielgus, R.B.; Koehler, G.; Maletzke, B.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 321-328
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Puma concolor; carnivores; demography; fecundity; immigration; models; monitoring; mortality; population growth; population structure; wildlife; Washington (state)
Abstract:
... Wildlife agencies typically attempt to manage carnivore numbers in localized game management units through hunting, and do not always consider the potential influences of immigration and emigration on the outcome of those hunting practices. However, such a closed population structure may not be an appropriate model for management of carnivore populations where immigration and emigration are import ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00256.x

50. Spatial and temporal patterns in the diet of the Andean condor: ecological replacement of native fauna by exotic species

Author:
Lambertucci, S.A.; Trejo, A.; Di Martino, S.; Sánchez-Zapata, J.A.; Donázar, J.A.; Hiraldo, F.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 338-345
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Cervus elaphus; Lama guanicoe; Vultur gryphus; cows; diet; eating habits; economic development; environmental education; fauna; food availability; goats; hares; herbivores; horses; indigenous species; introduced species; invasive species; lead; pellets; rabbits; rheas; sheep; temporal variation; Argentina
Abstract:
... The development of conservation strategies to protect viable populations of scavenging birds requires the existence of adequate and safe food supplies in the wild. Early reports on Andean condors Vultur gryphus diet recorded guanacos and rheas, the dominant herbivores since the Pleistocene, as their main food in Patagonia. However, in the past century, guanaco and rhea populations have notably dec ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00258.x

51. Spatial and temporal variability in predation on rainforest primates: do forest fragmentation and predation act synergistically?

Author:
Irwin, M.T.; Raharison, J.-L.; Wright, P.C.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 220-230
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Cryptoprocta ferox; Primates; demography; extinction; habitat fragmentation; home range; landscapes; population dynamics; predation; rain forests; risk; social behavior; temporal variation; Madagascar
Abstract:
... Predation is a constant risk for most primates, impacting demography, population dynamics, activity patterns and social behaviour. Data are limited on both the rates of predation and its spatial and temporal variability. We present long-term observations of Cryptoprocta ferox predation on rainforest sifakas in Madagascar, Propithecus diadema at Tsinjoarivo (22 group years) and Propithecus edwardsi ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00243.x

52. Stress in Yucatan spider monkeys: effects of environmental conditions on fecal cortisol levels in wild and captive populations

Author:
Rangel-Negrín, A.; Alfaro, J.L.; Valdez, R.A.; Romano, M.C.; Serio-Silva, J.C.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 496-502
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Ateles geoffroyi; cortisol; dry season; environmental factors; feces; females; food availability; forests; frugivores; habitat fragmentation; habitats; humans; males; monitoring; pets; seasonal variation; viability; wet season; zoos; Mexico
Abstract:
... In the Yucatán Peninsula, spider monkeys Ateles geoffroyi yucatanensis are generally found in two contrasting conditions: large tracts of conserved forest or small fragments surrounded by human populations. In the present study, we analyzed fecal cortisol levels of spider monkeys to investigate whether environmental conditions have an influence on stress; specifically, we compared fecal cortisol a ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00280.x

53. Temporal changes to spatially stratified waterbird communities of the Coorong, South Australia: implications for the management of heterogenous wetlands

Author:
Paton, D.C.; Rogers, D.J.; Hill, B.M.; Bailey, C.P.; Ziembicki, M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 408-417
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
temporal variation; wetlands; Anas; water birds; community structure; Palearctic region; watersheds; Calidris; South Australia
Abstract:
... The Coorong, South Australia, is a globally significant wetland system, listed in the Ramsar Convention under a number of different criteria, including its importance to waterbird populations. Based on annual waterbird censuses conducted between 2000 and 2007, spatiotemporal analyses revealed that significant differences in waterbird community structure exist along the length of the Coorong. This ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00264.x

54. The extra-limital spread of an invasive species via 'stowaway' dispersal: toad to nowhere?

Author:
White, A.W.; Shine, R.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 38-45
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Rhinella marina; construction materials; tropics; invasive species; landscaping; habitats; toads; adults; juveniles; Queensland; New South Wales
Abstract:
... The mechanisms by which invasive species spread through new areas can influence the spatial scale of their impact. Although previous research has focused on 'natural' dispersal rates following initial introductions, human-aided inadvertent dispersal by 'stowaways' on commercial and domestic transport is thought to be a major contributor to long-distance dispersal. Few data exist to support this as ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00218.x

55. The influence of human disturbance on California sea lions during the breeding season

Author:
K. Holcomb; J. K. Young; L. R. Gerber
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 592-598
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Zalophus; adults; breeding season; ecotourism; females; fishermen; islands; juveniles; tourists; Gulf of California; Mexico
Abstract:
... California sea lions Zalophus californianus occupy 26 islands in the Gulf of California (GoC), Mexico. Although human presence is prohibited on these islands without a government permit, the law is not enforced and tourism to the islands is increasing. Tourists, along with local fishermen, often come ashore to get close to the animals, which may disrupt behaviors critical for reproduction. In this ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00290.x

56. The movement of African elephants in a human-dominated land-use mosaic

Author:
Graham, M.D.; Douglas-Hamilton, I.; Adams, W.M.; Lee, P.C.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 445-455
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Loxodonta africana; agricultural land; conservation areas; crops; habitat fragmentation; humans; land use; landscapes; mortality; planning; plateaus; radio telemetry; ranching; refuge habitats; risk; Kenya
Abstract:
... Land outside of gazetted protected areas is increasingly seen as important to the future of elephant persistence in Africa. However, other than inferential studies on crop raiding, very little is understood about how elephants Loxodonta africana use and are affected by human-occupied landscapes. This is largely a result of restrictions in technology, which made detailed assessments of elephant mov ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00272.x

57. The role of infectious diseases in biological conservation

Author:
Smith, K.F.; Acevedo-Whitehouse, K.; Pedersen, A.B.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 1-12
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
adverse effects; biodiversity; climate change; extinction; habitat destruction; infectious diseases; invasive species; pathogens; pollution; risk; wildlife; wildlife diseases
Abstract:
... Recent increases in the magnitude and rate of environmental change, including habitat loss, climate change and overexploitation, have been directly linked to the global loss of biodiversity. Wildlife extinction rates are estimated to be 100-1000 times greater than the historical norm, and up to 50% of higher taxonomic groups are critically endangered. While many types of environmental changes thre ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00228.x

58. Trapper profiles and strategies: insights into sustainability from hunter behaviour

Author:
N. F. Kümpel; J. M. Rowcliffe; G. Cowlishaw; E. J. Milner‐Gulland
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 531-539
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Primates; affordability; bushmeat; forests; interviews; prediction; profits and margins; supply balance; surveys; trapping; traps; wildlife; Equatorial Guinea
Abstract:
... Hunters are the critical link between demand and supply of bushmeat. An understanding of the incentives that drive hunter behaviour might thus help to predict the impacts of hunting and inform management of bushmeat hunting systems. However, hunter behaviour has been generally under‐represented in studies of exploitation, in particular trapper behaviour, despite the fact that trapping is the most ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00279.x

59. What are we saving? Developing a standardized approach for conservation action

Author:
Sitas, N.; Baillie, J.E.M.; Isaac, N.J.B.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.3 pp. 231-237
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
amphibians; biodiversity; conservation status; decision making; mammals; threatened species; tropics
Abstract:
... Are all species equal in terms of conservation attention? We developed a novel framework to assess the level of conservation attention given to 697 threatened mammals and 100 critically endangered amphibian species. Our index of conservation attention provides a quantitative framework for assessing how conservation resources are allocated, based on the degree to which conservation interventions ha ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00244.x

60. What happens to translocated game birds that 'disappear'

Author:
Dickens, M.J.; Delehanty, D.J.; Reed, J.M.; Romero, L.M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 418-425
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Alectoris chukar; game birds; philopatry; rain
Abstract:
... The ultimate goal of most translocation efforts is to create a self-sustaining wild population of a species deliberately moved from one part of their range to another. As follow-up of a translocation attempt is often difficult, causes for failure are relatively unknown. Dispersal away from the release site is one potential source of failure because it decreases the likelihood of the released popul ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00265.x

61. What limits the spread of two congeneric butterfly species after their reintroduction: quality or spatial arrangement of habitat?

Author:
F. van Langevelde; I. Wynhoff
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 540-548
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
adults; butterflies; eggs; habitats; life history; population growth; probability
Abstract:
... Population growth and spread of recently reintroduced species is crucial for the success of their reintroduction. We analysed what limits the spread of two congeneric butterfly species Maculinea teleius and Maculinea nausithous, over 10 years following their reintroduction. During this time, their distributions appeared to be limited to a few sites although it was thought that more suitable habita ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00281.x