Rachel Ashegbofe Ikemeh
A5042415892- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Environmental and Biological Research in Conflict Zones
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Conservation, Ecology, Wildlife Education
- Land Rights and Reforms
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
International Union for Conservation of Nature
2024
Abstract Threats to biodiversity are well documented. However, effectively conserve species and their habitats, we need know which conservation interventions do (or not) work. Evidence-based evaluates within a scientific framework. The Conservation Evidence project has summarized thousands of studies testing compiled these as synopses for various habitats taxa. In the present article, analyzed assessed in primate synopsis compared with other We found that despite intensive efforts study...
A survey to assess the conservation status of Niger Delta red colobus (Piliocolobus epieni) was carried out across species' range in central 2013. The results suggest that population has declined significantly since it first assessed 1996; c. 90% lower than previous estimate <10,000 individuals about 20 years ago. Using cumulative observation data, I current total surviving wild can only number hundreds rather thousands. major threats are habitat loss and degradation, but hunting is still a...
Abstract Conservation funding is currently limited; cost‐effective conservation solutions are essential. We suggest that the thousands of field stations worldwide can play key roles at frontline biodiversity and have high intrinsic value. assessed stations’ return on investment explored impact COVID‐19. surveyed leaders across tropical regions host primate research; 157 in 56 countries responded. Respondents reported improved habitat quality reduced hunting rates over 80% lower operational...
Abstract Forest loss and overhunting are eroding African tropical biodiversity threatening local human food security, livelihoods, health. Emblematic of this ecological crisis is Africa's most endangered group monkeys, the red colobus (genus Piliocolobus ). All 17 species, found in forests from Senegal west to Zanzibar archipelago east, threatened with extinction. Red among vulnerable mammals gun hunting, typically disappearing heavily hunted before other large‐bodied animals. Despite their...
Abstract Discussions of how animal culture can aid the conservation crisis are burgeoning. As scientists and conservationists working to protect endangered species, we call for reflection on concept may be applied in practice. Here, discuss both potential benefits shortcomings applying concept, propose a set achievable milestones that will help guide ensure its effective integration existing frameworks, such as Adaptive Management cycles or Open Standards.
Chimpanzees were amongst the first animals recognised to have culture, and our understanding of breadth their cultural repertoire has grown significantly since 1960s. Throughout range, chimpanzee populations come under increasing pressure, with endangered status necessitating immediate long-term conservation interventions. Recognizing importance diverse behavioural repertoires for chimpanzees’ survival, there been a recent focus efforts on preserving culturally-transmitted behaviours...
Wildlife conservation has traditionally focused on the maintenance of population size, genetic diversity or habitat protection, with successes measured by stability growth estimates, decrease in rates decline, and reduction threats. However, importance preserving animal cultures behavioral is gaining traction, as they can contribute to resilience long-term survivability species, some socially learned behaviors likely promoting a species’ adaptive potential. Despite advances both practices...
Wildlife conservation has traditionally focused on the maintenance of population size, genetic diversity or habitat protection, with successes measured by stability growth estimates, decrease in rates decline, and reduction threats. However, importance preserving animal cultures behavioral is gaining traction, as they can contribute to resilience long-term survivability species, some socially learned behaviors likely promoting a species’ adaptive potential. Despite advances both practices...
Abstract Tree hyraxes (Dendrohyrax) are one of only three genera currently recognized in Procaviidae, the extant family mammalian order Hyracoidea. Their taxonomy and natural history have received little attention recent decades. All tree hyrax populations Guineo-Congolian forests Africa treated as a single species, Dendrohyrax dorsalis, western hyrax, but many other groups mammals distributed across this large biome been shown to consist several different each restricted distinct...
Abstract: Biodiversity loss is often attributed to rapid human population growth, particularly in forest communities. Hence, various forms of management tend merge conservation agendas with rural development objectives, giving birth the global concept Sustainable Forest Management. and local livelihoods remain two most critical factors attaining sustainability, yet balancing acts involved are complex untenable many areas. On one hand, biodiversity-conservation actions restricts access...
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Chimpanzees were amongst the first animals recognised to have culture, and our understanding of breadth their cultural repertoire has grown significantly since 1960s. Throughout range, chimpanzee populations come under increasing pressure, with endangered status necessitating immediate long-term conservation interventions. Recognizing importance diverse behavioural repertoires for chimpanzees’ survival, there been a recent focus efforts on preserving culturally-transmitted behaviours...
Discussions of how animal culture can aid the conservation crisis are burgeoning. As scientists and conservationists working to protect endangered species, we call for reflection on concept may be applied in practice. Here, discuss both potential benefits shortcomings applying propose a set achievable milestones that will help guide ensure effective integration this into existing frameworks, such as Adaptive Management cycles or Open Standards.
"Home advantage: how Africans are taking on the reins of leadership in primatology continent." Biodiversity, 18(4), pp. 210–211
Elephant numbers in Nigeria have decreased greatly and the rate of this decline cannot be established owing to insufficiency available data. The number forest elephants particular is especially difficult determine because dense vegetation where they occur, previous attempts resulted reporting conflicting estimates. This article describes current efforts establish status under ongoing projects for sustainable management some protected areas southwestern Nigeria. These studies report on...