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Mathematics, Applied
Michael Chapwanya, Phindile Dumani
Summary: Wildlife conservation is crucial in preventing endangered species from becoming extinct, and disease outbreaks pose one of the biggest threats. The proposal of euthanasia of infected Lycaon pictus dogs as a control strategy for rabies is aimed at reducing the spread of the virus. Analysis and simulations are used to support the effectiveness of this control strategy.
MATHEMATICAL METHODS IN THE APPLIED SCIENCES
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Pallavi Ghaskadbi, Neetu Bathla, Aishwarya Bhandari, Shrushti Modi, Parag Nigam, Bilal Habib
Summary: This study provides insights into the feeding ecology of dholes in Maharashtra, India, for the first time. The results show that dholes predominantly prey on sambar and chital, with differential selection of prey age classes observed. This study has the potential to aid in the management and conservation of this endangered carnivore population.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Paola Bouley, Antonio Paulo, Mercia Angela, Cole Du Plessis, David G. Marneweck
Summary: The reintroduction of wild dogs in Gorongosa National Park has been a success, with the founding packs showing high survival rates and successful reproduction. The study highlights the importance of pre-release preparation and natural pack formations in aiding the success of reintroductions. Various factors such as habitat avoidance, dietary partitioning, and management strategies have contributed to the successful reintroduction of wild dogs in the large, unfenced landscape of Mozambique.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christina Meiring, Haiko Schurz, Paul van Helden, Eileen Hoal, Gerard Tromp, Craig Kinnear, Leanie Kleynhans, Brigitte Glanzmann, Louis van Schalkwyk, Michele Miller, Marlo Moeller
Summary: African wild dogs are an endangered species with low genomic diversity, and this study provides the first population-wide genomic data for this species. The analysis reveals low levels of variation and some inbreeding, which may lead to population decline when suitable mates are limited. The study highlights the importance of assessing population genomic parameters for setting conservation priorities.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Parasitology
Ntji Shabangu, Barend L. Penzhorn, Marinda C. Oosthuizen, Ilse Vorster, O. Louis van Schalkwyk, Robert F. Harrison-White, P. Tshepo Matjila
Summary: In sub-Saharan Africa, black-backed jackals serve as carriers of Babesia rossi, with African wild dogs potentially being infected but not significant reservoir hosts. Genetic differences between B. rossi in domestic dogs and ancestral B. rossi in jackals have not been identified.
VETERINARY PARASITOLOGY
(2021)
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Zoology
David G. Marneweck, Dave J. Druce, Joris P. G. M. Cromsigt, Elizabeth le Roux, Michael J. Somers
Summary: This study modeled the effects of intrinsic and extrinsic factors on the wild dog population in HiP, South Africa, and found that interspecific competition had a significant impact on population change and survival. Lions negatively affected adult and yearling survival, but pup survival was not affected. Wild dog populations in small protected areas showed high adaptability and could coexist with high levels of interspecific competition.
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Ecology
Dominik M. Behr, Florian H. Hodel, Gabriele Cozzi, John W. McNutt, Arpat Ozgul
Summary: This study used a Bayesian mortality analysis to infer the fate of missing individuals and found that mortality during dispersal was lower than mortality among nondispersers in a population of African wild dogs. The findings challenge the traditional expectation of higher mortality during dispersal and suggest that group living may incur different costs for certain age classes.
AMERICAN NATURALIST
(2023)
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Behavioral Sciences
M. J. Claase, M. I. Cherry, P. J. Apps, J. W. McNutt, K. W. Hansen, N. R. Jordan
Summary: This study provides a quantitative assessment of scent-marking behaviors by African wild dogs at shared marking sites visited by multiple resident neighboring packs. The findings suggest that these marking sites serve as a means of communication about residence and potentially reproductive status.
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Ecology
David D. Hofmann, Gabriele Cozzi, John W. McNutt, Arpat Ozgul, Dominik M. Behr
Summary: Researchers propose a new three-step approach for simulating dispersal and assessing connectivity using empirical GPS movement data. By explicitly simulating dispersal trajectories, this approach requires fewer unrealistic assumptions and allows for the calculation of multiple connectivity metrics, providing a comprehensive view of landscape connectivity. Rating: 8 out of 10
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Behavioral Sciences
B. F. Alting, E. Bennitt, K. A. Golabek, B. J. Pitcher, J. W. McNutt, A. M. Wilson, H. Bates, N. R. Jordan
Summary: The study indicates that African wild dogs tend to select dens in resource-scarce areas to minimize interactions with their main predator, lions, which increases the cost of hunting. They balance the costs of commuting and predation risk when choosing den sites.
BEHAVIORAL ECOLOGY AND SOCIOBIOLOGY
(2021)
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Microbiology
Fatima Aguilar Sanchez, Scot E. Dowd, Janelle Brandt, Richard William McLaughlin
Summary: The study investigated the microbiota in the fecal material of African wild dogs living in the Great Plains Zoo & Delbridge Museum of Natural History, and found that the Firmicutes phylum was the most predominant, with members of the genus Blautia spp. being the most dominant bacteria.
ARCHIVES OF MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Pathology
Emily P. Mitchell, Melanie S. Henker, Karin Lemberger, Christine Gohl, Monir Majzoub-Altweck, Almuth Falkenau, Peter Caldwell, Baptiste Chenet, Marion Mosca, Didier Pin, Daniela Denk
Summary: This retrospective study documents the occurrence of cutaneous apocrine gland tumours (CATs) in captive African wild dogs, finding that advanced age and female sex are risk factors. The study emphasizes the importance of clinical monitoring and early surgical intervention in African wild dogs, and the need for further research on other factors that may contribute to the development of these tumors.
JOURNAL OF COMPARATIVE PATHOLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Gabriella Postiglione, Pier Attilio Accorsi, Andre Ganswindt, Bruce Crossey
Summary: Endocrine studies in wildlife using faeces as hormone matrix often require freeze-drying the samples to preserve the composition of glucocorticoid metabolites. This study investigated cost-effective drying treatments for African wild dog faecal samples and found that sunlight exposure, a solar oven, and a food dehydrator yielded comparable results to freeze-drying. The food dehydrator was identified as the preferable option due to its faster drying time and independence from weather conditions.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Meredith S. Palmer, Craig Packer
Summary: The study found that large mammalian herbivores react differently to predators with different hunting styles and relative risk factors, adjusting their behavior choices and intensities accordingly. Each prey species directs longer vigilance periods towards predators with higher capture success and the decision to flee is driven by predator characteristics. Prey responses may reflect the perceived level of predation risk, with potential trade-offs to the use of reactive anti-predator behaviors.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Selma Kosmas, Raquel Godinho, Ezequiel Fabiano, Francisco Alvares
Summary: The endangered status of African wild dogs in Angola necessitates immediate conservation efforts due to the lack of information and accessibility to the population. This study conducted interviews and camera trapping to assess the distribution and population of wild dogs in Bicuar National Park, highlighting the importance of the park for the conservation of this species and the use of local knowledge for surveying rare wildlife in remote areas.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Ecology
Wendy J. Collinson, Dan M. Parker, Ric T. F. Bernard, Brian K. Reilly, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
(2015)
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Ecology
Katherine R. Potgieter, M. Justin O'Riain, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
(2015)
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Ecology
Harriet T. Davies-Mostert, Michael G. L. Mills, David W. Macdonald
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF WILDLIFE RESEARCH
(2015)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Laura Tensen, Rosemary J. Groom, Joep van Belkom, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert, Kelly Marnewick, Bettine Jansen van Vuuren
CONSERVATION GENETICS
(2016)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sarah M. Durant, Nicholas Mitchell, Rosemary Groom, Nathalie Pettorelli, Audrey Ipavec, Andrew P. Jacobson, Rosie Woodroffe, Monika Bohm, Luke T. B. Hunter, Matthew S. Becker, Femke Broekhuis, Sultana Bashir, Leah Andresen, Ortwin Aschenborn, Mohammed Beddiaf, Farid Belbachir, Amel Belbachir-Bazi, Ali Berbash, Iracelma Brandao de Matos Machado, Christine Breitenmoser, Monica Chege, Deon Cilliers, Harriet Davies-Mostert, Amy J. Dickman, Fabiano Ezekiel, Mohammad S. Farhadinia, Paul Funston, Philipp Henschel, Jane Horgan, Hans H. de Iongh, Houman Jowkar, Rebecca Klein, Peter Andrew Lindsey, Laurie Marker, Kelly Marnewick, Joerg Melzheimer, Johnathan Merkle, Jassiel M'soka, Maurus Msuha, Helen O'Neill, Megan Parker, Gianetta Purchase, Samaila Sahailou, Yohanna Saidu, Abdoulkarim Samna, Anne Schmidt-Kuntzel, Eda Selebatso, Etotepe A. Sogbohossou, Alaaeldin Soultan, Emma Stone, Esther van der Meer, Rudie van Vuuren, Mary Wykstra, Kim Young-Overton
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2017)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel M. Parker, Jessica P. Watermeyer, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert, Grant Beverley, Kelly Marnewick
ENDANGERED SPECIES RESEARCH
(2018)
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Ecology
Alexandra Swanson, Tim Caro, Harriet Davies-Mostert, Michael G. L. Mills, David W. Macdonald, Markus Borner, Emmanuel Masenga, Craig Packer
JOURNAL OF ANIMAL ECOLOGY
(2014)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kelly Marnewick, Sam M. Ferreira, Sophie Grange, Jessica Watermeyer, Nakedi Maputla, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Samantha K. Page, Daniel M. Parker, Dean M. Peinke, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert
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Biodiversity Conservation
W. J. Collinson, C. Marneweck, H. T. Davies-Mostert
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2019)
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Biodiversity Conservation
C. Marneweck, P. A. Becker, G. Beverley, H. T. Davies-Mostert, C. du Plessis, K. Forssman, J. Graf, M. Gusset, M. Hofmeyr, C. Kelly, P. J. Kilian, A. F. J. Marchal, D. G. Marneweck, K. Marnewick, C. Owen, G. Postiglione, R. Slotow, M. J. Somers, M. Szykman Gunther, G. van Dyk, B. Whittington-Jones, D. M. Parker
ANIMAL CONSERVATION
(2019)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Matthew F. Child, S. A. Jeanetta Selier, Frans G. T. Radloff, W. Andrew Taylor, Michael Hoffmann, Lizanne Nei, R. John Power, Coral Birss, Nicola C. Okes, Michael J. Peel, David Mallon, Harriet Davies-Mostert
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2019)
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Ecology
Wendy J. Collinson, Daniel M. Parker, Ric T. F. Bernard, Brian K. Reilly, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2019)
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Biodiversity Conservation
W. Andrew Taylor, Matthew F. Child, Peter A. Lindsey, Samantha K. Nicholson, Claire Relton, Harriet T. Davies-Mostert
Summary: The study evaluated the contribution of wildlife ranching in South Africa towards conservation of ungulates and elephants. Results showed that wildlife ranches had higher species richness, including more threatened and extralimital species compared to state Protected Areas. Trophy hunting ranches had similar species richness and extralimital species per hectare but fewer threatened species compared to ecotourism ranches.
BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
(2021)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Andrew Taylor, Dave Balfour, Diane Kirsty Brebner, Rynette Coetzee, Harriet Davies-Mostert, Peter A. Lindsey, Jo Shaw, Michael 't Sas-Rolfes
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2017)