Verschueren et al.'s camera-trap research in Ondjou Conservancy, Namibia, reveals a surprising array of predators despite human encroachment and prey depletion in the region. Discover the hidden diversity of Namibia's carnivores in @stijn_versch's blog🐾📸
https://t.co/B4rR5iJqRb
Monitoring cheetahs is imperative for conservation planning, but challenging due to the species' wide range and low detection rates.
Combining detection dog surveys and camera traps reduced the effort required to accurately survey the cheetah population.
https://t.co/5rEXpxF81u
We show that ecological connectivity for brown #bears persists although at relatively low levels in Romania’s Eastern Carpathians (Carpatii Orientali) https://t.co/tJGB2djrKU via @naturecons
Season, prey availability, sex, and age explain prey size selection in a large solitary carnivore - Bates‐Mundell - 2024 - Ecology and Evolution - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/g8XLLsEo9e
This is a great and quick read for people who want a refresher on brevity in scientific writing. Love to see a paper that practices what it preaches!
https://t.co/i2VpL48THO
Comprehensive review on #cheetah research and the potential suitability of cheetah a #biodiversity umbrella is now published as part of an excellent Ph.D. thesis by @stijn_versch - Mammal Review - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/VyK6Akp2C5 @CCFCheetah
Conservation efforts increasingly use celebrities to try and influence peoples’ #behaviour – especially around #wildlife consumption.
A new paper led by @alegriaoc outlines a decision guide created to help improve effectiveness of such initiatives.
See: https://t.co/y4GEhIzoaU
Do you use #CameraTraps? Have you ever considered how the decision to place the camera in a tree or elsewhere may influence your results? 💭
This study discusses how the precision of detection rates can be improved via clustered and rotating designs 📸
🔗https://t.co/j1N178nVh4
My new research: No link between zodiac sign & subjective well-being and quality of life (distress, job satisfaction, happiness, etc.). Zodiac sign did not outperform random numbers. Challenging astrological myths and stereotypes.
Free to read: https://t.co/WmCeq8tqNx
New Research: Rewilding landscapes with apex predators: cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) movements reveal the importance of environmental and individual contexts https://t.co/TUFlw8eRex #conservation