Cited by Range expansion of African Red-eyed Bulbul <i>Pycnonotus nigricans</i> in western South Africa

Wild Cats on the Internet: The Role of Social Media in Popularising Caracals in South Africa DOI

Gabriella R. M. Leighton, Laurel E. K. Serieys

Environmental Communication, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 15

Published: Nov. 7, 2024

In the digital age online platforms provide new models of engagement between science and society. Garnering sufficient involvement in conservation relies largely on communicating aims findings research projects. Here, role social media understanding ecology an elusive wildcat, caracal (Caracal caracal), Cape Town, South Africa is explored. There has been sustained growth Urban Caracal Project's following since its inception 2014 (>16,800 followers Facebook; > 7,300 Instagram). The public made valuable contributions to core aims, including reporting sightings mortalities. Encounters with Town's caracals are positive experiences revealing attitudes care for species. Social a launchpad other forms engagement, enhancing project's scientific outreach reputation. success appeal likely stems from phenomenon "cats internet," relying use domestic cats popular meme culture. Using aesthetic species, such as caracal, effective way capture attention communicate importance conserving urban wildlife. These highlight smaller carnivores flagship species rapidly urbanizing areas.

Language: Английский

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Non-colonial ground-nesting birds on Robben Island: positive impact of the removal of feral cats on the abundance of Chukar Partridge and Fiery-necked Nightjar DOI

Les G Underhill,

Chris Wilke,

Barry Hattingh

et al.

Biodiversity Observations, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13, P. 282 - 286

Published: Nov. 29, 2023

The near complete removal of feral cats Felis catus was one five major drivers change at Robben Island in the first decades 21st century. This note demonstrates that abundance Chukar Partridge and Fiery-necked Nightjar has increased during this period.

Language: Английский

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Citizen Science and Expert Bioblitzes Reveal Congruent Elevational Patterns of Biodiversity in an Imperiled Alpine Hotspot in Southern Africa DOI

Peter J. Taylor,

Emile Bredenhand,

Ara Monadjem

et al.

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Range expansion of African Red-eyed Bulbul Pycnonotus nigricans in western South Africa DOI

Itxaso Quintana,

Salome Willemse,

Karis Daniel

et al.

Ostrich, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 1 - 11

Published: Nov. 21, 2024

Language: Английский

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