Spotted! Remote camera traps used in a novel design reveal a perilous situation for the Critically Endangered Northwest African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) in a conflict‐affected protected area in Benin DOI Creative Commons
Marine Drouilly, Audrey Ipavec, Oksana Grente

и другие.

Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(2)

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Abstract Large mammals play critical roles in ecosystems, yet 60% are threatened with extinction and populations continue to decrease. Declines particularly precipitous conflict‐affected areas, disrupting ecosystems reducing chances of post‐conflict recovery. carnivores disproportionately impacted by armed conflict, information on population status is lacking areas affected insecurity because the intense survey effort required poses risks human safety. The globally important W‐Arly‐Pendjari (WAP) ecosystem increasingly conflict supports one four known remaining Critically Endangered, poorly documented, Northwest African cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus hecki ). We used camera traps a novel dual placement design over three biennial surveys generate reliable repeatable estimates for Pendjari National Park its surrounding hunting zones. Our ensured detection sufficient individuals recaptures allow density estimation could be adapted other rare, low‐density species. two best multi‐session hybrid mixture spatially‐explicit capture recapture (SECR) models estimated 0.26 ± 0.10 SE individual/100 km 2 across 4839 area, or 0.51 0.16 zero adjacent sex ratio was female‐biased, females moved more than twice area males, agreement studies elsewhere. Cheetahs showed strong crepuscular activity patterns, but males were also active before sunrise after sunset. Practical implication : results indicate that likely core this may an source WAP Complex; however, worryingly small. Violent extremism widespread distribution A. j. hence, we recommend our approach, which minimises on‐the‐ground fieldwork, provide vital data prioritise assess conservation interventions. targeted protection financial support bolster key their prey. highlight urgent need effective coordinated action prevent loss iconic subspecies.

Язык: Английский

Anthropogenic and environmental factors determine occupancy and rarity of large carnivores in the Omo Valley, southwest Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons
Tsyon Asfaw, Claudio Sillero‐Zubiri, Herwig Leirs

и другие.

Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(2)

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Abstract Large carnivores in Ethiopia are declining numbers and range due to human population pressure, habitat fragmentation loss, compounded by low political interest for conservation. To conserve large carnivores, it is important study the impact of these factors on their occupancy. For this purpose, un‐baited camera traps were deployed Chebera Churchura, Maze Omo National Parks Tama Community Conservation Area using a 25 km 2 grid 2‐month periods each Protected from 2020 2022. We tested effects environmental anthropogenic covariates carnivore occupancy while accounting imperfect detection multispecies model. recorded all six Valley. However, number level vary across sites; Park only where species recorded. had highest lion detections lowest leopard spotted hyaena detections, but its small size led inconclusive results any further analysis. Due densities, insufficient analyse lion, cheetah, striped African wild dog Churchura Tama. The mean marginal probability was Omo, reverse hyaena. determined prey elevation Parks. Furthermore, both visit areas with settlement Practical implication : explore strategies improve conservation area. highlight limitations trapping importance conserving larger landscape

Язык: Английский

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Mammalian Community Structure Varies With Distance Between Protected Areas in the Omo Valley, Southwest Ethiopia DOI Creative Commons
Tsyon Asfaw, Fikirte Gebresenbet, Claudio Sillero‐Zubiri

и другие.

Ecology and Evolution, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 15(4)

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

ABSTRACT Rapid human population growth in Ethiopia has resulted the degradation of vast areas wildlife habitats due to agricultural expansion, infrastructure development, and urbanization. The Omo Valley southwestern part been particularly affected by land use changes, but despite its ecological importance, few relevant studies have conducted there last two decades. Our aim is provide updated scientifically verifiable information for medium large terrestrial mammal species richness community structure four Protected Areas Valley. We used bycatch camera trap data from a carnivore survey nonparametric incidence‐based estimators analysis. A total 52 mammals nine orders eighteen families were recorded, which approximately 29.4% are listed as globally threatened one an endemic subspecies. present current lists compare them with historical records observed highest number National Park, even though no longer recorded there. applied Morisita‐Horn similarity index reveal high degree overlap mammalian among adjacent Areas, less between far each other, indicating distance decay similarity. distribution feeding guilds was significantly different across detection frequency relatively low Tama Community Conservation Area compared our other study sites. This confirmed conservation importance area terms diversity, albeit levels, especially carnivores, underscoring promoting landscape connectivity maintain viability From experience, proved be effective surveying large‐ medium‐sized species, so capturing rarer area.

Язык: Английский

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Spotted! Remote camera traps used in a novel design reveal a perilous situation for the Critically Endangered Northwest African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki) in a conflict‐affected protected area in Benin DOI Creative Commons
Marine Drouilly, Audrey Ipavec, Oksana Grente

и другие.

Ecological Solutions and Evidence, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 6(2)

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Abstract Large mammals play critical roles in ecosystems, yet 60% are threatened with extinction and populations continue to decrease. Declines particularly precipitous conflict‐affected areas, disrupting ecosystems reducing chances of post‐conflict recovery. carnivores disproportionately impacted by armed conflict, information on population status is lacking areas affected insecurity because the intense survey effort required poses risks human safety. The globally important W‐Arly‐Pendjari (WAP) ecosystem increasingly conflict supports one four known remaining Critically Endangered, poorly documented, Northwest African cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus hecki ). We used camera traps a novel dual placement design over three biennial surveys generate reliable repeatable estimates for Pendjari National Park its surrounding hunting zones. Our ensured detection sufficient individuals recaptures allow density estimation could be adapted other rare, low‐density species. two best multi‐session hybrid mixture spatially‐explicit capture recapture (SECR) models estimated 0.26 ± 0.10 SE individual/100 km 2 across 4839 area, or 0.51 0.16 zero adjacent sex ratio was female‐biased, females moved more than twice area males, agreement studies elsewhere. Cheetahs showed strong crepuscular activity patterns, but males were also active before sunrise after sunset. Practical implication : results indicate that likely core this may an source WAP Complex; however, worryingly small. Violent extremism widespread distribution A. j. hence, we recommend our approach, which minimises on‐the‐ground fieldwork, provide vital data prioritise assess conservation interventions. targeted protection financial support bolster key their prey. highlight urgent need effective coordinated action prevent loss iconic subspecies.

Язык: Английский

Процитировано

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