A5028194809- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine Biology and Ecology Research
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Marine and coastal plant biology
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- COVID-19 impact on air quality
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
2021-2024
Abstract The spatial expansion of human populations has increased the overlap between humans and wildlife, leading to greater tolerance many wildlife species humans. However, our current understanding consequences such is limited. In particular, we lack information on whether reduced behavioural responses are indicative other potential threats. We made use a unique natural system comprising geographically adjacent, but nevertheless separate, threatened Nubian ibex ( Capra nubiana ) that...
The increasing pressure of ecotourism on wildlife in their natural habitats leads many wild animals to alter behaviors. restrictions issued places due COVID-19 provide a rare opportunity examine behavior nature reserves with reduced human presence, and reveal the impact visitation behaviors fitness local species. In 2019 2020 we placed trail cameras next two springs Israeli Negev Desert, Ein-Avdat Ein-Shaviv, located 9 km apart. Both sites serve as main water source for Nubian ibex ( Capra...
Abstract People's recreational activities in nature are essential to promote wildlife conservation. The interplay between humans and the environment is complex, as presence of may impact both directly by altering species interactions. Thus, conservation management protected areas where people frequently interact with challenging. We investigated combined different varying intensity, along environmental temporal factors, on activity endangered mountain gazelle ( Gazella gazella ) its...