Megafauna

A range-wide monitoring framework for the Persian leopard and its prey
The long-term survival of the Persian leopard Panthera pardus tulliana requires concerted regional conservation efforts. Understanding …
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Changing patterns of conflict between humans, carnivores and crop-raiding prey as large carnivores recolonize human-dominated landscapes
Large carnivores are making remarkable comebacks in Europe, but how this affects human-wildlife conflict remains unclear. Rebounding …
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Large carnivore range expansion in Iberia in relation to different scenarios of permeability of human‐dominated landscapes
Large carnivores are currently recolonizing parts of their historical ranges in Europe after centuries of persecution and habitat loss. …
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Mapping the distribution and habitat of Persian leopard across its historical range
Persian leopards Panthera pardus tulliana, once widespread across Western and Central Asia, currently only occupy a fraction of their …
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Quantifying the relationship between prey density, livestock and illegal killing of leopards
Many large mammalian carnivores are facing population declines due to illegal killing (e.g. shooting) and habitat modification (e.g. …
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Resource pulses and human–wildlife conflicts: linking satellite indicators and ground data on forest productivity to predict brown bear damages
Pulsed resources have prominent effects on community and ecosystem dynamics; however, there is little research on how resource pulses …
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Understanding spatial patterns of poaching pressure using ranger logbook data to optimize future patrolling strategies
Poaching is driving many species toward extinction, and as a result, lowering poaching pressure is a conservation priority. This …
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Habitat destruction and overexploitation drive widespread declines in all facets of mammalian diversity in the Gran Chaco
Global biodiversity is under high and rising anthropogenic pressure. Yet, how the taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional facets of …
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Rear‐edge populations are important for understanding climate change risk and adaptation potential of threatened species
Climate change disproportionately threatens alpine species, by reducing available habitat and by isolating their populations. These …
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Reducing persecution is more effective for restoring large carnivores than restoring their prey
Large carnivores are currently disappearing from many world regions because of habitat loss, prey depletion, and persecution. Ensuring …
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