Carnivorans of the Philippines: current knowledge and research gaps

Journal of Mammalogy, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 11, 2025

Abstract There are 7 carnivoran species in the Philippines, and despite their ecological conservation importance, there has never been a review of current knowledge research efforts on these country before. Here, we present results comprehensive literature provide summary each Philippines. We searched 2 online databases (Google Scholar, Web Science) found 68 journal articles reports published between January 1990 October 2023. Research Philippine carnivorans increased steadily over past 34 years, with 54% all studies being 10 years. Palawan nearby islands accounted for 66% studies, likely because richness is higher than rest The “Spatial Ecology Habitat Use” category consisted highest number publications, but more half papers simply occurrence records from larger biodiversity studies. human–wildlife interactions practices point to hunting habitat degradation as leading threats However, population community ecology—as well other basic requirements many species—are virtually unknown. Compared similar reviews taxa Philippines countries, our reveals that seem be greatly understudied thus highlighting need species, some which threatened. Owing recent changes taxonomic status Sunda Leopard Cat Palm Civet, recognition mongoose Collared Mongoose, IUCN Red List should re-assessed.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the biodiversity and conservation significance of Jianfengling： a camera-trapping survey of mammals in Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 25, 2025

Background Jianfengling on southwestern Hainan Island is sanctuary for a diverse range of wild animals. However, the exact extent mammal species diversity and conservation status in remains largely unknown, despite their crucial role maintaining ecological balance. This study focused distribution Jianfengling, Tropical Rainforest National Park, China. Results The survey, which spans from October 2020 to November 2021, with 41,571 camera days 8,091 independent detections, revealed 15 mammalian belonging 6 orders 10 families. Among these, one was categorized as Critically Endangered, Near Threatened IUCN Red List, two were Endangered or List China’s Vertebrates, five national first-class second-class key protected wildlife. Notably, populations Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) confirmed persist Jianfengling. In terms relative abundance indices (RAIs) mammals captured by traps, most prevalent identified Asiatic brush-tailed porcupine (Atherurus macrourus), followed boar (Sus scrofa), pallas’s squirrel (Callosciurus erythraeus), muntjac (Muntiacus nigripes). monitoring also significant number domestic dogs, well human disturbances. Conclusion These findings underscore importance conserving these emphasize need efforts protect habitats reduce activities that threaten survival, thereby balance region.

Language: Английский

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Strategies for advancing inclusive biodiversity research through equitable practices and collective responsibility

Conservation Biology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 38(6)

Published: Aug. 6, 2024

Abstract Biodiversity research is essential for addressing the global biodiversity crisis, necessitating diverse participation and perspectives of researchers from a wide range backgrounds. However, conservation faces significant inclusivity problem because local expertise biodiversity‐rich but economically disadvantaged regions often underrepresented. This underrepresentation driven by linguistic bias, undervalued contributions, parachute science practices, capacity constraints. Although fragmented solutions exist, unified multistakeholder approach needed to address interconnected systemic issues. We devised holistic framework collective responsibility across all participants tailored strategies that embrace diversity dismantle barriers equitable collaboration. delineates actors practices required promoting in research, assigning clear responsibilities researchers, publishers, institutions, funding bodies. Strategies include cultivating self‐awareness, expanding literature searches, fostering partnerships with experts, knowledge exchange. For we recommend establishing specialized liaison roles, implementing policies, allocating resources initiatives, enhancing support international researchers. Publishers can facilitate multilingual dissemination, remove financial barriers, establish standards, ensure representation peer review. Funders must strengthen networks, prioritize resource allocation. Implementing these stakeholder‐specific help deep‐rooted biases structural inequities catalyzing shift toward more inclusive representative model amplifies maximizes effective conservation.

Language: Английский

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Language barriers in conservation: consequences and solutions

Trends in Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

Language barriers can severely hinder the advance of conservation science and its contribution to addressing biodiversity crisis. We build a framework for understanding how language impede evidence-based in three ways: (i) generation evidence by non-native English speakers; (ii) global synthesis scattered across different languages; (iii) application English-language local decision making. provide evidence, building on growing body literature, that quantifies consequences conservation. also propose checklist solutions reducing disparities among scientists, promoting linguistic diversity conservation, making communication multilingual.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Biodiversity and Conservation Significance of Medog: A Camera-Trapping Survey on Mammals in the Southeastern Tibetan Mountains

Animals, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(15), P. 2188 - 2188

Published: July 27, 2024

The Medog in southeastern Tibet is home to a diverse range of wild animals. However, research on these mammals' species directories, distribution, and conservation status remains insufficient, despite their crucial role maintaining ecological balance. study carried out camera-trapping survey assess mammal biodiversity the significance protection natural habitats Gedang, Medog. Future directions application prospects for wildlife Tibetan mountains were also discussed. survey, spanning from April 2023 May 2024, with 19,754 camera trap days, revealed 25 mammalian across five orders 14 families. Among these, four classified as Endangered, Vulnerable, two Near Threatened IUCN Red List, nine categorized Critically Endangered or List China's Vertebrates, seven national first-class key protected wildlife. order Carnivora exhibited highest diversity, comprising 12 species. Furthermore, filled knowledge gap regarding underrepresentation Gongshan muntjac

Language: Английский

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Safeguarding Asian tapir habitat in Sumatra, Indonesia

Oryx, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 58(4), P. 451 - 461

Published: July 1, 2024

Abstract The Asian tapir Tapirus indicus is the only species in Southeast Asia. It declining across its range and categorized as Endangered on IUCN Red List. forests of Sumatra are critical to conservation they contain some last remaining populations species, yet efforts hindered by a lack information habitat suitability. We collated camera-trap data from nine landscapes 69,500 km 2 Sumatran rainforest help predict suitable for tapirs island. Predictions Bayesian occupancy models demonstrated that was greatest below 600 m elevation exclusively with high aboveground biomass. Forests around Barisan Mountains west provide most species. Only 36% (i.e. 80th percentile predicted values, or above) formally protected conservation, much remainder found allocated watershed protection (35%) logging (23%). highlight several key areas where could be bolstered, such leveraging existing other charismatic flagships

Language: Английский

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