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Conflicting human interests over the re-introduction of endangered wild dogs in South Africa.
(2008-01)In South Africa, a plan was launched to manage separate sub-populations of endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in several small, geographically isolated, conservation areas as a single meta-population. This intensive ... -
Conservation implications of brown hyaena (Parahyaena brunnea) population densities and distribution across landscapes in Botswana
(AOSIS, 2017)The brown hyaena (Parahyaena brunnea) is endemic to southern Africa. The largest population of this near-threatened species occurs in Botswana, but limited data were available to assess distribution and density. Our ... -
Conservation status, distribution and species richness of small carnivores in Africa
(IUCN/SSC Small Carnivore Specialist Group (SCSG), 2013-07)We assessed the global conservation status of small carnivores in Africa based on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. African small carnivores represent about 34% of extant small carnivores worldwide. Familial diversity ... -
Critical thermal limits and their responses to acclimation in two sub-Antarctic spiders: Myro kerguelenensis and Prinerigone vagans
(Springer-Verlag, 2008)Despite the relative richness of spider species across the Southern Ocean islands remarkably little information is available on their biology. Here, the critical thermal limits of an indigenous (Myro kerguelenensis, ... -
Dancing to the message: African clawless otter scent marking behaviour
(Associazione Teriologica Italiana, 2017)Latrine use and behaviour at latrines have been studied in numerous otter species, but not African clawless otters, Aonyx capensis. We set up trail cameras at two latrines near Dullstroom, South Africa. On several occasions, ... -
Deconstructing compassionate conservation
(2019)Compassionate conservation focuses on 4 tenets: first, do no harm; individuals matter; inclusivity of individual animals; and peaceful coexistence between humans and animals. Recently, compassionate conservation has been ... -
Density of leopards Panthera pardus on protected and non-protected land in the Waterberg Biosphere, South Africa
(Nordic Council for Wildlife Research, 2015)Data on the population size and trends of large carnivores remains the cornerstone of effective management and conservation programs. However, such data are rarely available for the majority of large carnivore species. ... -
Density, body size and sex ratio of an indigenous spider along an altitudinal gradient in the sub-Antarctic
(Cambridge Journals, 2012-02)Although spiders are a diverse and ecologically important group of predators across thesub-Antarctic islands, relatively little is known about their biology. Here we provide data on the abundance,body size variation and ... -
The diet and presence of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) on private land in the Waterberg region, South Africa
(Southern African wildlife Management Association, 2013)African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) populations and their geographic distributions have been greatly reduced due to direct human persecution and habitat reduction; however, remnant groups still manage to persist on private ... -
Diet of otters(Lutra lutra) in various habitat types in the Pannonian biogeographical region compared to other regions of Europe
(CC-BY 4.0, 2016)Knowledge of the effect of habitat type and region on diet and feeding behaviours of a species facilitates a better understanding of factors impacting populations, which contributes to effective conservation management. ... -
Diet of the South African large-spotted genet Genetta tigrina (Carnivora, Viverridae) in a coastal dune forest
(Mammal Research Institute, Polish Academy of Sciences, 2007)We studied seasonal variations in the diet of the large-spotted genet Genetta tigrina Schreber, 1776 in the coastal dune forest of the Dwesa Nature Reserve, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. The food items with the ... -
Distribution and habitat choice of Cape clawless otters Aonyx capensis in South Africa
(The Southern African Wildlife Management Association, 2007-05)Cape clawless otters, Aonyx capensis,are widely distributed in South Africa, as elsewhere on the continent. They occur in a wide variety of environments and most aquatic habitats, from freshwater lakes to the marine ... -
Diversity and depletions in continental carnivore guilds: implications for prioritizing global carnivore conservation
(The Royal Society, 2009-01)Large carnivores are important ecosystem components but are extinction prone due to small populations, slow growth rates and large area requirements. Consequently, there has been a surge of carnivore conservation efforts. ... -
Divided we fail: the importance of social integration for the re-introduction of endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)
(BLACKWELL PUBLISHING, 2006-11)In South Africa, a plan was launched to manage separate sub-populations of endangered African wild dogs Lycaon pictus in several small, geographically isolated conservation areas as a single meta-population. This intensive ... -
Dogs on the catwalk: Modelling re-introduction and translocation of endangered wild dogs in South Africa
(Elsevier, 2009-09)In South Africa, a plan was launched to manage separate sub-populations of endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in several small, geographically isolated conservation areas as a single meta-population. This intensive ... -
Dynamics of a small re-introduced population of wild dogs over 25 years: Allee effects and the implications of sociality for endangered species’ recovery
(Springer, 2008)We analysed 25 years (1980–2004) of demographic data on a small re-introduced population of endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park (HiP), South Africa, to describe population and pack dynamics. ... -
Editorial Animal Ethics and Ecotourism
(South African wildlife Managament Association, 2012-10)None -
Editorial: African small carnivores: the “forgotten Eden"
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Effects of a colour variant on hunting ability: the white lion in South Africa
(Creative Commons Attribution Licence, 2015)Background: Coat colour variation has been recorded in several mammalian taxa, including large felid species. White lions are a rare colour variant of the African lion, Panthera leo, that only occurred in the wild in the ... -
The effects of an invasive alien plant (Chromolaena odorata) on large African mammals
(CAB International, 2017)Alien plants have invaded most ecosystem types (terrestrial, fresh water and marine) and are responsible for the loss of irreplaceable natural services on which humankind relies. They alter food quantity, quality and ...