Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Diana Zele Vengust, Urska Kuhar, Klemen Jerina, Gorazd Vengust
Summary: Wildlife can be reservoirs for contagious and deadly diseases, but disease surveillance is important for providing health information and protection. The study found a variety of diseases in roe deer, but none were considered significant threats to other wildlife species or humans.
Article
Forestry
Sebastian Schwegmann, Anna -Lena Hendel, Julian Frey, Manisha Bhardwaj, Ilse Storch
Summary: Browsing damages to young trees by roe deer can have lasting impacts on forest structure. In this study, the researchers explored the factors influencing the habitat use of roe deer, including food availability, forest structure, and landscape heterogeneity. They found that local forest structure had the strongest influence on roe deer habitat use, while landscape features and small-scale food availability had little impact. Additionally, higher amounts of lying deadwood in autumn were associated with lower roe deer detections, indicating a potential negative impact of retention forestry practices on roe deer habitat use.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Sarah-Alica Dahl, Jana Seifert, Amelia Camarinha-Silva, Yu-Chieh Cheng, Angelica Hernandez-Arriaga, Martina Hudler, Wilhelm Windisch, Andreas Koenig
Summary: This study aims to investigate the rumen content of Bavarian roe deer and explore the composition of nutrients and microbiota. The results revealed significant differences in nutrient concentrations and microbial composition based on habitat, season, and age class. Additionally, a core bacterial community that plays a crucial role in the roe deer's rumen was identified.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ozkan Evcin
Summary: One of the main things wildlife does for survival is movement. Highways have a wide range of effects on factors such as biodiversity, wildlife, and ecology. The study found that road density was the most influential factor in the distribution of the deer before the tunnel construction, but after the tunnel construction, roads ceased to be the main factor affecting the distribution of the species.
ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ASSESSMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Vera A. van der Weijden, Jochen T. Bick, Stefan Bauersachs, Anna B. Rueegg, Thomas B. Hildebrandt, Frank Goeritz, Katarina Jewgenow, Pieter Giesbertz, Hannelore Daniel, Emilie Derisoud, Pascale Chavatte-Palmer, Rupert M. Bruckmaier, Barbara Drews, Susanne E. Ulbrich
Summary: Embryonic diapause in mammals leads to reversible developmental arrest, with European roe deer embryos showing continuous deceleration. The role of maternal-origin amino acids in driving embryonic developmental pace is proposed, with potential involvement of mTORC1 and mTORC2 in regulating proliferation rate during diapause.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Virology
Graziana Da Rold, Federica Obber, Isabella Monne, Adelaide Milani, Silvia Ravagnan, Federica Toniolo, Sofia Sgubin, Gianpiero Zamperin, Greta Foiani, Marta Vascellari, Petra Drzewniokova, Martina Castellan, Paola De Benedictis, Carlo Vittorio Citterio
Summary: This report describes the first case of clinical tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) caused by tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) in a roe deer in the Veneto region of Italy. The affected deer showed neurological symptoms consistent with TBEV infection, and the viral genome was sequenced and found to be similar to a TBEV found in ticks in a neighboring province. This finding highlights the importance of considering TBEV as a potential cause for neurological disease in roe deer.
Article
Zoology
M. Franchini, T. Peric, L. Frangini, A. Prandi, A. Comin, M. Rota, S. Filacorda
Summary: Hair cortisol is a suitable parameter to measure the physiological chronic stress response in roe deer. The cortisol concentrations in roe deer are higher in response to increased red deer density, indicating direct interspecific competition. Habitat suitability, however, does not significantly affect cortisol levels in roe deer.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Miroslaw Karpinski, Piotr Czyzowski, Slawomir Beeger, Marian Flis
Summary: In wildlife management, capturing live animals for resettlement or collecting biological samples is often necessary. The method of trapping deer significantly affects their welfare parameters. This study provides hematological and serum biochemical intervals for physically captured free-ranging roe deer. The results show significant differences in RBC, HCT, and HB values according to sex.
Article
Ecology
Kamila Plis, Magdalena Niedzialkowska, Tomasz Borowik, Johannes Lang, Mike Heddergott, Juha Tiainen, Aleksey Bunevich, Nikica Sprem, Ladislav Paule, Aleksey Danilkin, Marina Kholodova, Elena Zvychaynaya, Nadezhda Kashinina, Bostjan Pokorny, Katarina Flajsman, Algimantas Paulauskas, Mihajla Djan, Zoran Ristic, Lubos Novak, Szilvia Kusza, Christine Miller, Dimitris Tsaparis, Stoyan Stoyanov, Maryna Shkvyria, Franz Suchentrunk, Miroslav Kutal, Vukan Lavadinovic, Dragana Snjegota, Ana-Maria Krapal, Gabriel Danila, Rauno Veeroja, Elzbieta Dulko, Bogumila Jedrzejewska
Summary: The study identified two mtDNA lineages of European roe deer, with the European lineage consisting of three clades (Central, Eastern, and Western) composed of multiple haplogroups separated in space. The high genetic diversity of extant roe deer is likely due to their survival during the Last Glacial Maximum in a large range and two northern refugia.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2022)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Katarzyna Dziki-Michalska, Katarzyna Tajchman, Sylwester Kowalik
Summary: This study assessed the plasma cortisol levels in European roe deer during the hunting season in Poland, considering factors such as season, gender, and age. The results showed that male deer had higher cortisol levels in summer compared to females in late autumn. Higher cortisol levels were associated with lower levels of certain blood chemistry indices. Uric acid levels were negatively correlated with cortisol levels. Additionally, an increase in cortisol levels was associated with increased HDL cholesterol in all tested animals.
BMC VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Ulrika A. Bergvall, Nicolas Morellet, Petter Kjellander, Geir R. Rauset, Johannes De Groeve, Tomasz Borowik, Falko Brieger, Benedikt Gehr, Marco Heurich, A. J. Mark Hewison, Max Kroeschel, Maryline Pellerin, Sonia Said, Leif Soennichsen, Peter Sunde, Francesca Cagnacci
Summary: Studying animal movement in the wild is crucial for ecosystem relationships and conservation efforts. Capturing and handling animals for fitting tracking devices can cause behavioral modifications, but wild species have shown resilience to such events, quickly recovering to average behavior. Researchers are encouraged to adapt methods to minimize stress and prioritize animal welfare in research.
Article
Ecology
Robert Hagen, Sylvia Ortmann, Andreas Elliger, Janosch Arnold
Summary: The study found that roe deer are showing a trend towards earlier parturition dates, especially at elevations above 750 meters, which is in line with an advance in plant phenology. Up to 37% of the variance in the mean annual parturition dates can be explained by the flowering date of forsythia.
Article
Forestry
Karolina D. Jasinska, Mateusz Jackowiak, Jakub Gryz, Szymon Bijak, Katarzyna Szyc, Dagny Krauze-Gryz
Summary: Preliminary research in Warsaw found that roe deer prefer forest habitats and avoid anthropogenic areas. The study compared roe deer presence in natural and anthropogenic habitats during three periods, and discovered that the deer were more active in natural environments and avoided human disturbance.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anna Milczarek, Alina Janocha, Grazyna Niedzialek, Michalina Zowczak-Romanowicz, Elzbieta Horoszewicz, Slawomir Piotrowski
Summary: The study evaluated the nutritional value of wild-harvested roe and red deer meat, demonstrating high protein content, low fat content, and beneficial fatty acid composition. The levels of cadmium and lead in the meat were below permissible standard values, indicating that it is safe for consumers.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Desiree Brucks, Barbara Drews, Susanne E. Ulbrich
Summary: This study explored the social network of a small group of captive European roe deer using camera traps. The findings showed that the deer established a stable and non-random social network, with the buck playing a central and dominant role. Affiliative interactions were also observed between females. The study also found an increase in association strength and social interactions in the captive population during autumn, consistent with the seasonal changes observed in wild roe deer.
APPLIED ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Paul Scholte, Olivier Pays, Saleh Adam, Bertrand Chardonnet, Herve Fritz, Jean-Baptiste Mamang, Herbert H. T. Prins, Pierre-Cyril Renaud, Patrick Tadjo, Mark Moritz
Summary: Analyzing multispecies surveys conducted in Central Africa's seven main savanna national parks between 1960 and 2017, it was found that populations of wild large herbivores declined, livestock numbers increased, and tourism industry collapsed. To address this issue, it is proposed to strategically retreat and focus resources on smaller areas to conserve wildlife in the Central African savannas.
CONSERVATION BIOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Justice Muvengwi, Herve Fritz, Ed Witkowski, Henri Thomassen
Summary: Termite mounds have a positive impact on phylogenetic diversity of woody plants in savannas, while their influence on phyloendemism is dependent on environmental factors.
DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTIONS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Maarten J. E. Broekman, Jelle P. Hilbers, Mark A. J. Huijbregts, Thomas Mueller, Abdullahi H. Ali, Henrik Andren, Jeanne Altmann, Malin Aronsson, Nina Attias, Hattie L. A. Bartlam-Brooks, Floris M. van Beest, Jerrold L. Belant, Dean E. Beyer, Laura Bidner, Niels Blaum, Randall B. Boone, Mark S. Boyce, Michael B. Brown, Francesca Cagnacci, Rok Cerne, Simon Chamaille-Jammes, Nandintsetseg Dejid, Jasja Dekker, Arnaud L. J. Desbiez, Samuel L. Diaz-Munoz, Julian Fennessy, Claudia Fichtel, Christina Fischer, Jason T. Fisher, Ilya Fischhoff, Adam T. Ford, John M. Fryxell, Benedikt Gehr, Jacob R. Goheen, Morgan Hauptfleisch, A. J. Mark Hewison, Robert Hering, Marco Heurich, Lynne A. Isbell, Rene Janssen, Florian Jeltsch, Petra Kaczensky, Peter M. Kappeler, Miha Krofel, Scott LaPoint, A. David M. Latham, John D. C. Linnell, A. Catherine Markham, Jenny Mattisson, Emilia Patricia Medici, Guilherme de Miranda Mourao, Bram Van Moorter, Ronaldo G. Morato, Nicolas Morellet, Atle Mysterud, Stephen Mwiu, John Odden, Kirk A. Olson, Aivars Ornicans, Nives Pagon, Manuela Panzacchi, Jens Persson, Tyler Petroelje, Christer Moe Rolandsen, David Roshier, Daniel Rubenstein, Sonia Said, Albert R. Salemgareyev, Hall Sawyer, Niels Martin Schmidt, Nuria Selva, Agnieszka Sergiel, Jared Stabach, Jenna Stacy-Dawes, Frances E. C. Stewart, Jonas Stiegler, Olav Strand, Siva Sundaresan, Nathan J. Svoboda, Wiebke Ullmann, Ulrich Voigt, Jake Wall, Martin Wikelski, Christopher C. Wilmers, Filip Zieba, Tomasz Zwijacz-Kozica, Aafke M. Schipper, Marlee A. Tucker
Summary: This study evaluated habitat suitability data from the IUCN with GPS tracking data for 49 mammal species, showing that the two sources were largely consistent and can be used in macroecological studies. GPS tracking data can also help identify species and habitats for re-evaluation of IUCN habitat suitability.
GLOBAL ECOLOGY AND BIOGEOGRAPHY
(2022)
Article
Geography, Physical
Christopher F. Brooke, Curtis W. Marean, Colin D. Wren, Herve Fritz, Jan A. Venter
Summary: This study analyzes the distribution of large herbivores on the Palaeo-Agulhas Plain in South Africa and examines the influence of early humans on their distribution. The results show that early humans had the strongest effect on medium-sized social mixed feeders.
JOURNAL OF QUATERNARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Forestry
William Gaudry, Jean-Michel Gaillard, Sonia Said, Anders Marell, Christophe Baltzinger, Agnes Rocquencourt, Christophe Bonenfant
Summary: The study suggests that browsing damage in forests is influenced by a complex interaction between herbivore density, forest understory composition, and relative availability. Browsing intensity increases with both plant availability and roe deer density, especially when plant availability is low.
FOREST ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Lovelater Sebele, Peter Mundy, Herve Fritz
AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ECOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Ecology
Clement Calenge, Emmanuel Menoni, Blandine Milhau, Kevin Foulche, Jules Chiffard, Stephane Marchandeau
Summary: We implemented a participatory monitoring program for the capercaillie population in the French Pyrenees based on lek censuses. By sampling known leks and searching for unknown leks, we estimated the total numbers of cocks on all leks at different spatial scales. Our findings showed that the capercaillie cock population remained stable from 2010 to 2017, but experienced a slight decrease in the foothill area and western part.
ECOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Justice Muvengwi, Herve Fritz, Monicah Mbiba, Hilton G. T. Ndagurwa
Summary: The study aimed to assess the impact of urban development on avian diversity and found that urban green spaces have higher species richness and functional diversity compared to protected areas. The study suggests that urban landscapes should be considered in national and regional conservation plans.
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING
(2022)
Article
Ornithology
Zanri Strydom, Lauren J. Waller, Mark Brown, Herve Fritz, Jan A. Venter
Summary: The Cape Gannet population is declining rapidly due to various causes, including egg predation by the Kelp Gull. The study found that nest location and predator removal significantly affected the likelihood of predation. The predation rate on Cape Gannet eggs increased after selective culling, suggesting a need for alternative long-term solutions to reduce the impact of predation.
Correction
Zoology
Frederic Mazue, Chloe Guerbois, Herve Fritz, Nancy Rebout, Odile Petit
Article
Zoology
Mazue Frederic, Guerbois Chloe, Fritz Herve, Rebout Nancy, Petit Odile
Summary: Baboon troops in peri-urban areas of South Africa face challenges in obtaining anthropogenic food, and implementing restrictions can be an effective solution.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Alice Bernard, Lizette Moolman, Melanie A. de Morney, Chloe Guerbois, Jan A. Venter, Herve Fritz
Article
Marine & Freshwater Biology
Zanri Strydom, David Gremillet, Herve Fritz, Jan A. Venter, Julien Collet, Akiko Kato, Lorien Pichegru
Summary: This study examines the effect of age and sex on the foraging behavior and energy expenditure of Cape gannets. The findings suggest that aging females have higher energy expenditure than aging males, which may be related to their role in provisioning for the chick.
Article
Ecology
Isabella A. A. Ball, David G. G. Marneweck, Nicholas B. B. Elliot, Arjun M. M. Gopalaswamy, Herve Fritz, Jan A. A. Venter
Summary: Intensive management is needed in fenced wildlife areas to reduce the negative effects of isolation. Regular and reliable monitoring of population size and structure is important for making informed management decisions. This study provides robust estimates of African lion population parameters and informs a resource-efficient long-term monitoring program.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
Review
Biodiversity Conservation
Lovelater Sebele, Peter Mundy, Herve Fritz, Chloe Guerbois
Summary: This study investigates people's attitudes towards using Barn Owls for rodent control and finds that gender and parental influence play a significant role in shaping the community's perceptions of owls. The distance of the homestead from a protected area and the village of origin also influence people's views on owls.
TROPICAL CONSERVATION SCIENCE
(2022)