A5068764930- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Maritime and Coastal Archaeology
- Archaeological Research and Protection
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Archaeology and ancient environmental studies
- Global Maritime and Colonial Histories
- Ancient Mediterranean Archaeology and History
- Colonialism, slavery, and trade
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Historical and Cultural Archaeology Studies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Travel Writing and Literature
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Historical Art and Culture Studies
- Muscle and Compartmental Disorders
- Cultural Heritage Materials Analysis
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Race, History, and American Society
- Translation Studies and Practices
Fudan University
2023-2024
University of Languages and International Studies
2023
Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
2019-2021
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
2021
University of Erfurt
2018
Parks and Wildlife Service
2015-2017
Ghent University
2014-2017
Ghent University Hospital
2014
Mississippi State University
2010
St. Paul's Hospital
1966
Abstract Aim Reducing the impacts of feral cats ( Felis catus ) is a priority for conservation managers across globe, and success in achieving this aim requires detailed understanding species’ ecology broad spectrum climatic environmental conditions. We reviewed diet cat Australia on Australian territorial islands, seeking to identify biogeographical patterns dietary composition diversity, use results consider how may best be managed. Location its islands. Methods Using 49 published...
Context Many Australian mammal species are highly susceptible to predation by introduced domestic cats (Felis catus) and European red foxes (Vulpes vulpes). These predators have caused many extinctions driven large distributional population declines for more species. The serendipitous occurrence of, deliberate translocations of mammals to, ‘havens’ (cat- fox-free offshore islands, mainland fenced exclosures capable excluding foxes) has helped avoid further extinction. Aims aim this study was...
Recent advances in molecular genetic techniques and increased fine scale sampling the Australian Monsoonal Tropics (AMT) have provided new impetus to reassess species boundaries Gehyra nana complex, a clade of small-bodied, saxicolous geckos which are widely distributed across northern Australia. A recent phylogenomic analysis revealed eight deeply divergent lineages that occur as series overlapping distributions AMT which, whole, paraphyletic with four previously described species. Several...
Context Feral cats (Felis catus) are a threat to biodiversity globally, but their impacts upon continental reptile faunas have been poorly resolved. Aims To estimate the number of reptiles killed annually in Australia by and list Australian species known be cats. Methods We used (1) data from >80 studies cat diet (collectively >10 000 samples), (2) estimates feral population size, model map Key results Australia’s natural environments kill 466 million yr–1 (95% CI; 271–1006 million)....
Abstract Aim Introduced predators negatively impact biodiversity globally, with insular fauna often most severely affected. Here, we assess spatial variation in the number of terrestrial vertebrates (excluding amphibians) killed by two mammalian mesopredators introduced to Australia, red fox ( Vulpes vulpes ) and feral cat Felis catus ). We aim identify prey groups that suffer especially high rates predation, regions where losses foxes and/or cats are substantial. Location Australia. Methods...
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Abstract Conserving large carnivores is controversial because they can threaten wildlife, human safety, and livestock production. Since often have ranges, effective management requires knowledge of how their ecology functional roles vary biogeographically. We examine continental‐scale patterns in the diet dingo – Australia's largest terrestrial mammalian predator. describe quantify dietary composition diversity with environmental productivity across five bioclimatic zones: arid, semi‐arid,...
Abstract Mammals comprise the bulk of diet free‐ranging domestic cats Felis catus (defined as including outdoor pet cats, strays, and feral cats) in most parts their global range. In Australia, predation by introduced has been implicated extinction many mammal species, ongoing decline extant species. Here, we collate a wide range records (including on Australian mammals model traits extant, terrestrial, native species associated with relative likelihood cat predation. We explicitly seek to...
Abstract Multilocus phylogeography can uncover taxonomically unrecognized lineage diversity across complex biomes. The Australian monsoonal tropics include vast, ecologically intact savanna‐woodland plains interspersed with ancient sandstone uplands. Although recognized in general for its high species richness and endemism, the biodiversity of region remains underexplored due to remoteness. This is despite a rate ongoing discovery, especially wetter regions rock‐restricted taxa. To provide...
Abstract The red fox Vulpes vulpes is one of the world’s most widespread carnivores. A key to its success has been broad, opportunistic diet. was introduced Australia about 150 years ago, and within 30 introduction already recognised as a threat livestock native wildlife. We reviewed 85 diet studies (totalling 31693 samples) from throughout species’ geographic range Australia. Mammals were major component diet, being present in 70 ± 19% samples across n = 160 locations. Invertebrates (38 26%...
Abstract ContextWe recently estimated the numbers of reptiles, birds and mammals killed by cats (Felis catus) in Australia, with these assessments providing further evidence that have significant impacts on Australian wildlife. No previous studies frogs Australia there is limited comparable information from elsewhere world. AimsWe sought to (1) estimate (2) compile a list frog species known be cats. MethodsFor feral cats, we number their frequency occurrence 53 cat dietary (that examined...
Dingoes and other wild dogs (Canis lupus dingo hybrids) are generalist predators that consume a wide variety of different prey species within their range. Little is known, however, the diets dingoes in north-eastern Australia where potential for impacts by exists. Recently new information has been provided on from several sites Queensland, Australia, significantly adding to body published knowledge ecosystems this region. Further diet added 1460 scats collected five sites, representing...
Context The phylogenetic diversity and biogeography of most animal plant lineages endemic to the Australian Monsoonal tropics remains poorly understood. Of particular note (and in contrast many other tropical regions both Australia elsewhere) is current paucity evidence for diverse radiations restricted-range taxa. Aims To use recently collected material from major surveys Kimberley Islands, Western Australia, expand on a previous study that provided preliminary very high levels...
Abstract ContextRecent global concern over invertebrate declines has drawn attention to the causes and consequences of this loss biodiversity. Feral cats, Felis catus, pose a major threat many vertebrate species in Australia, but their effect on invertebrates not previously been assessed. AimsThe objectives our study were (1) assess frequency occurrence (FOO) feral cat diets across Australia environmental geographic factors associated with variation, (2) estimate number consumed by cats...
We investigated the ecological relationships, reproductive biology and demography of four shrub taxa restricted to ironstone ranges in south-western Australia, assess feasibility post-mining reintroductions. found that three were narrow fissures massive fourth was skeletal soils over ironstone. In all taxa, adult plants most abundant life stage populations produced seeds annually. Newly emerged seedlings observed low numbers each winter census years, with highest rates occurring when...
Abstract In the last 30 years, islands and fenced exclosures free of introduced predators (collectively, havens) have become an increasingly used option for protecting Australian mammals imperiled by predation cats ( Felis catus ) foxes Vulpes vulpes ). However, Australia's network havens is not expanding in a manner that maximizes representation all predator‐susceptible taxa, because continued emphasis on already‐represented taxa. Future additions to haven will improve most efficiently if...
Introduced mammalian predators can have devastating impacts on recipient ecosystems and disrupt native predator–prey relationships. Feral cats ( Felis catus ) been implicated in the decline extinction of many Australian species developing effective affordable methods to control them is a national priority. While there has considerable progress lethal feral cats, management at landscape scales proved challenging. Justification allocation resources cat programs requires demonstration...