Ornithological Applications,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
125(1)
Published: Dec. 24, 2022
Abstract
Habitat
loss,
degradation,
and
fragmentation
following
intensive
agricultural
expansion,
both
legal
illegal
logging,
have
contributed
to
the
rapid
decline
of
Green
Peafowl
(Pavo
muticus)
over
mainland
Southeast
Asia.
Dry
forest
habitat
in
Bago
Yoma
range
(Myanmar)
is
considered
one
region’s
last
remaining
strongholds
for
species.
However,
area
has
been
fragmented
past
years,
mostly
due
large-scale
teak
(Tectona
grandis)
plantations.
This
study
aimed
estimate
population
with
a
particular
focus
on
use
plantations
as
possible
complementary
The
survey
was
conducted
47
line
transects
located
natural
average
estimated
density,
using
distance
sampling,
0.800
calling
males
km–2
across
whole
area.
Estimated
densities
were
similar
within
(0.825
0.866
km–2,
respectively),
suggesting
an
extensive
this
crop
by
Peafowl.
suitable
covered
8,554
km2
divided
into
8
large
patches
(>40
km2).
When
including
landscape
matrix,
more
fragments
could
be
connected
each
other,
grouped
6
patches.
These
results
suggest
used
connecting
improving
habitats
Frontiers in Veterinary Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Aug. 3, 2023
We
describe
a
case
of
lumpy
skin
disease
in
an
endangered
banteng
Cambodia
and
the
subsequent
initiation
vaccination
campaign
domestic
cattle
to
protect
wild
bovids
from
transmission
at
wildlife-livestock
interface.
Lumpy
virus
(LSDV)
was
first
detected
June
2021
rapidly
spread
throughout
country.
In
September
2021,
seen
Phnom
Tnout
Pok
wildlife
sanctuary
with
signs
disease.
Scab
samples
were
collected
tested
positive
for
LSDV.
Monitoring
using
line
transect
surveys
camera
traps
protected
areas
critical
gaur
populations
initiated
December
2021-October
2022.
A
collaborative
multisector
vaccinate
livestock
around
priority
launched
July
2022
total
20,089
water
buffalo
vaccinated
Lumpyvax
TM
.
No
LSDV
or
have
been
observed
since
this
initial
case.
This
report
documents
proposes
potential
intervention
mitigate
challenge
pathogen
domestic-wildlife
While
can
support
local
livestock-based
economies
promote
biodiversity
conservation,
it
is
only
component
integrated
solution
One
Health
approach
species
threats
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: April 5, 2022
Abstract
Although
23%
of
Thailand’s
land
is
in
protected
areas,
these
are
vulnerable
to
climate
change.
We
used
spatial
distribution
modelling
for
866
vertebrate
and
591
plant
species
understand
potential
change
impacts
on
areas.
Most
mammals,
birds,
plants
were
projected
decline
by
2070,
but
most
amphibians
reptiles
increase.
By
2070
under
RCP8.5,
54%
modeled
will
be
threatened
11
nationally
extinct.
However,
SDMs
sensitive
truncation
the
space
currently
occupied
habitat
loss
hunting,
apparent
data
limitations.
In
Thailand,
lowland
forest
clearance
has
biased
records
forest-dependent
cooler
uplands
(>
250
m
a.s.l.)
hunting
confined
larger
vertebrates
well-protected
contrast,
available
towards
non-forest
taxa
reptiles.
Niche
may
therefore
have
resulted
overestimation
vulnerability
some
mammal
species,
while
limitations
likely
led
underestimation
threat
view
certainty
many
uncertainties
regarding
biological
responses,
we
recommend
regular,
long-term
monitoring
communities
detect
early
signals
impacts.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 2, 2025
Abstract
The
endangered
southern
yellow-cheeked
gibbons
(
Nomascus
gabriellae
)
occupy
a
fragmented
habitat
in
Vietnam
and
Cambodia,
with
declining
populations
due
to
hunting,
loss
climate
change.
This
study
integrates
population
viability
modelling
expert
surveys
offer
comprehensive
insights
into
the
species’
current
state
its
future
prospects
human-shaped
world.
Our
confirms
decline
suggests
that
reduction
hunting
is
necessary
save
this
unique
species
from
extinction.
While
poses
long-term
extinction
risk,
rates
threaten
survival
on
timescale
of
several
decades.
Crucially,
large
Phnom
Prich
Keo
Seima
Wildlife
Sanctuaries
Cat
Tien,
Chu
Yang
Sin
Bu
Gia
Map
National
Parks
play
key
role
species,
as
does
connectivity
these
habitats.
confirm
priority
protecting
provide
specific
conservation
actions
for
case
Tien
Park
are
based
systematic
stakeholder
mapping.
Altogether,
work
assesses
Anthropocene
strategies
incorporate
both
ecological
social
aspects.
Graphical
Highlights
Southern
at
risk
degra-
dation.
Habitat
while
endangers
following
few
Protecting
plays
saving
Specific
mapping
identified
Park.
Biological reviews/Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 11, 2025
ABSTRACT
Synanthropes
are
known
for
their
remarkable
adaptability
to
coexist
with
humans,
yet
increased
visibility
exposes
them
significant
threats,
such
as
hunting
or
conflict
over
resources.
Moore
et
al.
's
review
‘The
rise
of
hyperabundant
native
generalists
threatens
both
humans
and
nature’
(
https://doi.org/10.1111/brv.12985
)
explores
distribution
patterns
impacts
macaques
pigs
in
anthropogenic
environments.
Our
critical
evaluation
this
study
revealed
several
substantial
issues:
the
pooling
data
from
species
that
ecologically
behaviourally
distinct,
an
error
acquisition,
potential
biases
statistical
analyses,
misrepresentations
threats
wildlife
human‐impacted
habitats.
Additionally,
we
highlight
lack
evidence
supporting
authors'
core
assertion
hyperabundance
species.
While
compare
densities
abundance
across
various
habitat
types,
analyses
did
not
demonstrate
population
increases
time.
On
contrary,
our
re‐analysis
sets
showed
a
decreasing
trend
Macaca
nemestrina
absence
M.
fascicularis
44%
surveyed
habitats
characterized
by
medium
high
forest
integrity.
Further,
findings
emphasize
importance
intact
forests
predicting
relative
pigs.
Overall,
recommend
more
careful
interpretation
data,
can
result
negative
sensational
discourses
about
overabundance,
which
may
threaten
conservation
often
thrive
landscapes.
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
13, P. e18932 - e18932
Published: March 13, 2025
Asian
elephant
(
Elephas
maximus
)
populations
are
declining
and
increasingly
fragmented
across
their
range.
In
Cambodia,
the
Prey
Lang
Extended
Landscape
(PLEL)
represents
a
vast
expanse
of
lowland
evergreen
semi-evergreen
forest
with
potential
to
support
population
recovery
in
country.
To
inform
effective
landscape-level
conservation
planning,
this
study
provides
first
robust
size
estimate
for
elephants
PLEL,
based
on
non-invasive
genetic
sampling
during
2020–2021
dry
season
three
protected
areas:
Lang,
Preah
Roka
Chhaeb
Wildlife
Sanctuaries.
Further,
it
an
assessment
species’
range,
habitat
suitability
connectivity
within
landscape
using
Maxent
Fuzzy
models.
Thirty-five
unique
genotypes
(individual
elephants)
were
identified,
which
six
detected
both
Sanctuaries,
providing
evidence
that
move
readily
between
these
neighbouring
areas.
However,
no
shared
Roka/Chhaeb
less
functionally
connected
southerly
Sanctuary.
The
estimated
southern
was
31
(95%
CI
[24–41])
individuals.
northern
Sanctuaries
is
number
20
[13–22])
Habitat
loss
prevalent
outside
areas
very
limited;
however,
large
swathes
suitable
remain.
As
holds
be
restored
national
stronghold
flagship
species,
turn
resulting
protection
array
biodiversity,
we
recommend
remaining
reduction
threats
disturbance
as
top
priorities.
Our
offers
model
integrated
modelling
can
serve
guide
similar
research
management
efforts
other
landscapes.
American Journal of Primatology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
86(3)
Published: Sept. 4, 2023
Abstract
In
2022,
long‐tailed
macaques
(
Macaca
fascicularis
),
a
once
ubiquitous
primate
species,
was
elevated
to
Endangered
on
the
International
Union
for
Conservation
of
Nature
(IUCN)
Red
List
Threatened
Species.
2023,
recognizing
that
macaque
is
threatened
by
multiple
factors:
(1)
declining
native
habitats
across
Southeast
Asia;
(2)
overutilization
scientific,
commercial,
and
recreational
purposes;
(3)
inadequate
regulatory
mechanisms;
(4)
culling
due
human–macaque
conflicts,
petition
rulemaking
submitted
United
States
Fish
Wildlife
Service
add
species
US
Species
Act,
nation's
most
effective
law
protect
at
risk
species.
The
remains
unprotected
much
its
geographical
range
despite
documented
continual
decline
related
sub‐species
recent
IUCN
reassessment.
This
commentary
presents
review
factors
have
contributed
dramatic
this
keystone
makes
case
raising
level
protection
they
receive.