Ornithological Applications,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
125(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 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,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
10
Опубликована: Авг. 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,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(1)
Опубликована: Апрель 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.
American Journal of Primatology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
86(3)
Опубликована: Сен. 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.
Global Ecology and Conservation,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
52, С. e02962 - e02962
Опубликована: Апрель 25, 2024
Borneo
Malaysia
Poachingprojected
the
distribution
of
Sunda
pangolins
in
Sabah.Additionally,
we
assessed
accessibility
their
forest
habitats
to
humans
understand
potential
threats.Our
model
indicated
that,
as
2015,
approximately
half
Sabah's
land
area
(39,530
km
2
)
is
suitable
for
pangolins,
with
43%
protected
forests,
38%
production
and
19%
outside
these
areas.Alarmingly,
our
data
suggest
that
nearly
all
(91%)
are
relatively
easily
accessible
poachers.Our
findings
provide
a
state-level
baseline
understanding
pangolin
assess
threats
Sabah.These
can
inform
short-and
long-term
conservation
management
plans
safeguard
this
critically
endangered
species.
Accurately
estimating
population
sizes
for
free-ranging
animals
through
noninvasive
methods,
such
as
camera
trap
images,
remains
particularly
limited
by
small
datasets.
To
overcome
this,
we
developed
a
flexible
model
upper
limit
populations
and
exemplified
it
studying
group-living
synanthrope,
the
long-tailed
macaque
(
Macaca
fascicularis
).
Habitat
preference
maps,
based
on
environmental
GPS
data,
were
generated
with
maximum
entropy
combined
data
obtained
from
traps,
line
transect
distance
sampling,
direct
sightings
to
produce
an
expected
number
of
individuals.
The
mapping
between
habitat
individuals
was
optimized
tunable
parameter
ρ
(inquisitiveness)
that
accounts
repeated
observations
Benchmarking
against
published
highlights
high
accuracy
model.
Overall,
this
approach
combines
citizen
science
scientific
reveals
be
(up
80%)
smaller
than
expected.
model’s
flexibility
makes
suitable
many
species,
providing
scalable,
tool
wildlife
conservation.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 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.