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Biodiversity Conservation
Xukun Su, Yu Shen, Wei Zhou, Yuqing Liu, Hao Cheng, Murong Yang, Su Zhou, Junyan Zhao, Lingfan Wan, Guohua Liu
Summary: The study proposes a conservation network for Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys to mitigate habitat transformation and fragmentation, and investigates the effects of land use changes. Habitat loss and fragmentation were observed, highlighting the importance of re-planning protected areas to incorporate the entire protection network of the species.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Youssef Chebli, Samira El Otmani, Jean-Luc Hornick, Jerome Bindelle, Jean-Francois Cabaraux, Mouad Chentouf
Summary: This study utilized advanced electronic sensors to investigate the grazing activity and protein-energy requirements of dairy goats in a Mediterranean woodland, finding that grazing time was shorter in summer and protein-energy intake often insufficient. The combination of GPS collars and accelerometers provided valuable insights for goat-feeding strategies.
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Microbiology
Xiu-Lin Han, Qiong Wang, Chen-Lu Zhang, Zhi-Qin Fang, Jian-Qiang Shen, Song Huang, Tao Lu
Summary: A novel bacterium, WQ 047(T), was isolated from the faeces of Rhinopithecus bieti, a highly endangered primate endemic to China. Through phylogenetic analysis, biological typing, and whole genome sequencing, it was determined to belong to the genus Sphingobacterium, with a proposed new species name Sphingobacterium rhinopitheci sp. Nov.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Yan-Peng Li, Zhi-Pang Huang, Yin Yang, Xiao-Bin He, Ru-Liang Pan, Xin-Ming He, Gui-Wei Yang, Hua Wu, Liang-Wei Cui, Wen Xiao
Summary: Sexual dimorphism is widely observed in animals, with body mass dimorphism being the most prominent. Studying the developmental and adaptive mechanisms of sexual dimorphism in body mass can help us understand how animals adapt to their environment. This study explores the ontogenetic development pattern of sexual dimorphism in the body mass of Rhinopithecus bieti and investigates the causes of extreme sexual dimorphism. The results show that significant dimorphism appears when females enter the reproductive period and reaches its maximum when males are sexually mature. The study also reveals a longer growth period for males and explains the large sexual dimorphism in R. bieti through Bergmann's and Rensch's rules.
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Microbiology
Qiong Wang, Xiu-Lin Han, Zhi-Pang Huang, Song Huang, De-Feng An, Jian-Qiang Shen, Jian-Dong Lai, Xin-Ming He, Sang Ba, Chun Li, Yan-Peng Li, Chen-Lu Zhang, Zhi-Qin Fang, Yi Jiang, Cheng-Lin Jiang, Tao Lu
Summary: A novel Gram-stain-negative strain, WQ 117(T), isolated from the faeces of Rhinopithecus bieti in Yunnan province, PR China, represents a new species within the genus Faecalibacter based on phylogenetic analysis. The strain shows certain unique characteristics and genomic differences compared to its closest relative Faecalibacter macacae YIM 102668(T).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Eve Afonso, Rong Fu, Amael Dupaix, Anne-Claude Goydadin, ZhongHua Yu, Cecile Callou, Petra Villette, Patrick Giraudoux, Li Li
Summary: The implementation of feeding sites for wildlife-related tourism may have negative impacts on animal health and behavior by promoting parasite transmission. In the case of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, provisioning has led to genetic differentiation within the group. Regular screenings for pathogens in fed subgroup are necessary to monitor transmission risk and maintain a balance between economic development and conservation efforts.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Gang Yao, Yuanying Fan, Dayong Li, Vanessa Hull, Limin Shen, Yanhong Li, Jie Hu
Summary: The study aimed to determine the seasonal variation in home range size of golden snub-nosed monkeys and the influence of environmental variables on home range use. The results showed that the core home range size of the monkeys varied seasonally, with spring and summer having a larger impact on home range use intensity compared to autumn and winter. Water sources, tree density, and dominant trees of Chinese wingnut were identified as important environmental factors determining home range use.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vanessa Duthe, Karen Odendaal, Rickert Van der Westhuizen, Brigitte Church, Simon Naylor, Suzette Boshoff, Mariana Venter, Meiring Prinsloo, Petros Ngwenya, Catharine Hanekom, Christopher P. Kelly, Tom W. N. Walker, Sergio Rasmann, Emmanuel Defossez
Summary: Poaching for horns and tusks is causing a decline in the population of megaherbivores worldwide, including the critically endangered African black rhinoceros. By proactively dehorning the rhinoceroses, conservationists hope to deter poaching and prevent species loss. However, these interventions may have unintended effects on the animals' behavior and ecology that are not fully understood.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Li Xi, Xiaohui Wen, Ting Jia, Jincheng Han, Xinxi Qin, Yanzhen Zhang, Zihan Wang
Summary: By comparing the gut microbiota of three endangered species of snub-nosed monkeys, the study found that host species have an effect on the composition and function of the gut microbiota of these primates, which is important for developing feeding and conservation strategies.
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Zoology
Kai Huang, Wancai Xia, Yi Fu, Yaqiong Wan, Hao Feng, Ali Krzton, Jiaqi Li, Dayong Li
Summary: The research found that loose social hierarchies exist among female individuals in a group of wild Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys, with more dominant individuals having higher grooming incomes. These results are consistent with the aggressive-submissive hypothesis and the resource control hypothesis.
PAKISTAN JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2021)
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Engineering, Civil
Yajuan Deng, Sanghuiyu Yan, Xianbiao Hu, Peng Zhang
Summary: This study restricts the size of route sets by mining the spatial distribution range and thresholds of factors affecting their generation, using GPS data to determine hotspots and the standard deviational ellipse to analyze the spatial distribution range. The results provide threshold values for factors affecting route set generation, contributing to reducing search range and time for navigation route generation and traffic network design.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2021)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Zachary G. Wesner, Andrew S. Norton, Tyler R. Obermoller, David A. Osborn, Gino J. D'Angelo
Summary: This study tested the use of GPS technology and expandable collars to investigate the survival of white-tailed deer fawns. Different collar designs were evaluated, and it was found that the materials used in the collar bands affected their performance and stability. Further modifications are needed before these GPS collars can be effectively deployed in the field.
WILDLIFE SOCIETY BULLETIN
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Jayachandran P. Thayyil, Anthony M. McCaffrey, Yong Wang, David R. Themens, Christopher Watson, Benjamin Reid, Qinghe Zhang, Zanyang Xing
Summary: A study was conducted on GPS signal scintillation associated with a polar cap patch using a GPS network, ionosonde, and SuperDARN radar measurements. The observations showed that the patch moved antisunward with an average speed of 600 m/s and lasted for about 2 hours, with significant scintillation occurring on the leading edge. The scintillation was maintained as the patch moved, creating irregularities on the leading edge.
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Engineering, Aerospace
Michael S. S. Braasch
Summary: The global positioning system (GPS) has transformed modern society and military operations. This article reviews its intriguing history and unveils lesser-known aspects. Initially, the program faced continuous risks of being discontinued due to its small budget, forcing designers to be exceptionally innovative in meeting objectives. An international crisis eventually ensured GPS availability worldwide, but security concerns limited public access to GPS performance for several years. Presently, four independent constellations provide global service, and countless receivers have been produced at a fraction of the early units' cost.
IEEE AEROSPACE AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS MAGAZINE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Analytical
Shih-Ping Huang, Chien-Bang Chen, Tan-Zhi Wei, Wei-Ting Tsai, Chong-Yi Liou, Yuan-Mou Mao, Wang-Huei Sheng, Shau-Gang Mao
Summary: The Internet of Things (IoT) for smart industry requires accurate location of people and objects. This study proposes a dynamic-reference anchor Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) compensation algorithm to improve accuracy beyond the anchor coverage range. The system enhances indoor positioning with a multidimensional and multigroup TDOA positioning system, allowing seamless movement of tags between groups. The system was successfully deployed in a medical center, showcasing its practicality in healthcare institutions.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Junjun Wang, Ruidong Wu, Daming He, Feiling Yang, Peijun Hu, Shiwei Lin, Wei Wu, Yixin Diao, Yang Guo
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2018)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Shiwei Lin, Ruidong Wu, Feiling Yang, Junjun Wang, Wei Wu
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2018)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xumao Zhao, Baoping Ren, Dayong Li, Zuofu Xiang, Paul A. Garber, Ming Li
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Biodiversity Conservation
Haiwei Zhao, Ruidong Wu, Yongcheng Long, Jinming Hu, Feiling Yang, Tong Jin, Junjun Wang, Peijun Hu, Wei Wu, Yixin Diao, Yang Guo
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2019)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Ruidong Wu, Hugh P. Possingham, Guangzhi Yu, Tong Jin, Junjun Wang, Feiling Yang, Shiliang Liu, Jianzhong Ma, Xi Liu, Haiwei Zhao
CONSERVATION LETTERS
(2019)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ruidong Wu, Chaolang Hua, Guangzhi Yu, Jianzhong Ma, Feiling Yang, Junjun Wang, Tong Jin, Yongcheng Long, Yang Guo, Haiwei Zhao
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Haiwei Zhao, Ruidong Wu, Jinming Hu, Feiling Yang, Junjun Wang, Yang Guo, Jian Zhou, Yiting Wang, Chen Zhang, Zhixue Feng
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2020)
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Environmental Sciences
Feiling Yang, Ruidong Wu, Tong Jin, Yongcheng Long, Peng Zhao, Qian Yu, Longzhu Wang, Junjun Wang, Haiwei Zhao, Yang Guo
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2019)
Article
Zoology
Wancai Xia, Fan Wang, Dali Wang, Xiaoqin Zeng, Chan Yang, Ali Krzton, Baoping Ren, Dayong Li
Summary: This study observed the dispersal behavior of a group of Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys and found differences in dispersal paths, ages, and patterns between males and females. The preference for different dispersal types suggests that Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys may retain a loose matrilineal social system.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yiting Wang, Feiling Yang, Chaolang Hua, Jinming Hu, Junjun Wang, Jian Zhou, Zhixue Feng, Chen Zhang, Jin Ye, Ji Zhang, Xiag Leng, Ruidong Wu
Summary: The evaluation of prioritizing existing Nature Reserves in Yunnan Province, China using three algorithms showed varying levels of conservation priorities across different biogeographical regions. National Nature Reserves generally received higher conservation priorities compared to provincial ones in all three algorithms.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yixin Diao, Junjun Wang, Feiling Yang, Wei Wu, Jian Zhou, Ruidong Wu
Summary: Threatened species are not adequately protected within protected areas globally, but using public species data can improve conservation planning, as shown in the case study of the Three Parallel Rivers Region in China. Systematic conservation planning identified optimized portfolios of priority conservation areas, which could complement existing datasets by covering more areas in developed landscapes and integrating species targets for China's national park system.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhou Jian, Yang Fei-ling, Zhong Zi-jie, Zhang Ji, Leng Xian, Ye Jin, Wu Rui-dong
Summary: Bird diversity has high surrogacy in conservation planning in Yunnan Province, China, representing other taxa in protected areas. Amphibian PCAs also have good surrogacy for reptile conservation. The existing protected area system has low coverage for these taxa, and sustainable-use PAs can greatly complement strict Nature Reserves.
JOURNAL OF MOUNTAIN SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Juan Tao, Chengzhi Ding, Jinnan Chen, Liuyong Ding, Sebastien Brosse, Jani Heino, Virgilio Hermoso, Ruidong Wu, Ziwang Wang, Jiaxin Hu, Rongxiao Che, Xiaowei Jin, Songhao Ji, Dekui He
Summary: The lack of high-resolution distribution maps for freshwater species poses a fundamental challenge to biodiversity conservation worldwide. This study developed a framework to delineate the distributions of freshwater fishes in a high-resolution drainage map, revealing potential conflicts between freshwater biodiversity and human disturbances. The study emphasizes the need for expanding the network of protected areas to ensure the conservation of China's freshwater fishes and their associated ecosystems.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jianzhong Ma, Christine Tam, Tianjiang Li, Guangzhi Yu, Guanghui Hu, Feiling Yang, Junjun Wang, Ruidong Wu
Summary: This study proposes a classification framework for Sacred Natural Sites (SNSs) based on the types and levels of services they provide. The framework was applied in the Khawa Karpo region in the Tibetan region of China, where field surveys showed that SNSs play a crucial role in sustaining traditional cultures and providing material services.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Haiwei Zhao, Ruidong Wu, Feiling Yang, Jinming Hu, Junjun Wang, Yang Guo, Zhixue Feng, Chen Zhang, Yiting Wang, Jian Zhou
Summary: The Grain for Green Program in China has had a significant impact on vegetation cover and conversion in the southwest region, showing both net browning and net greening trends. Most of the browning trends in short vegetation cover converted to greening trends in tree canopy cover, with the majority of human-induced vegetation conversion occurring in cropland.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
