A5025198995- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Radiomics and Machine Learning in Medical Imaging
- Plant and animal studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Aquatic Invertebrate Ecology and Behavior
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Ecology, Conservation, and Geographical Studies
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
University of Venda
2015-2024
University of Limpopo
2022-2023
University of the Free State
2023
University of Cape Town
2015
National Zoological Gardens of South Africa
2015
University of Würzburg
2009
The samango monkey is South Africa's only exclusively forest dwelling primate and represents the southernmost extent of range arboreal guenons in Africa. main threats to forests thus are linked increasing land-use pressure demands for resources, resulting deforestation, degradation further fragmentation irreplaceable habitats. species belongs highly polytypic Cercopithecus nictitans group which sometimes divided into two C. mitis albogularis. number subspecies albogularis also under debate...
Abstract Sub-Saharan Africa is under-represented in global biodiversity datasets, particularly regarding the impact of land use on species’ population abundances. Drawing recent advances expert elicitation to ensure data consistency, 200 experts were convened using a modified-Delphi process estimate ‘intactness scores’: remaining proportion an ‘intact’ reference species group particular use, scale from 0 (no individuals) 1 (same abundance as reference) and, rare cases, 2 (populations that...
As road infrastructure networks rapidly expand globally, especially in the tropics, previously continuous habitats are being fragmented, resulting more frequent wildlife-vehicle collisions (WVC). Primates widespread throughout many sub-/tropical countries, and as their they increasingly at risk of WVC. We created Global Primate Roadkill Database (GPRD), largest available standardized database primate roadkill incidents. obtained data from published papers, un-published citizen science...
Abstract This paper reports the results of first study on secondary seed removal seeds dispersed by Sykes’ monkeys ( Cercopithecus albogularis ) using camera traps in Africa. Patterns primary dispersal are often superimposed conveyance, emphasising need to these processes carefully. As agents and mechanisms concealed, being carried out cryptic or nocturnal animals dense vegetation, trapping was deemed a viable means investigate disseminated C. Western Soutpansberg, South Camera were...
Primate seed dispersal in South African forests and its potential benefit to forest plants has not been extensively investigated. are inhabited by only one exclusively forest-dwelling, large-bodied, diurnal, frugivorous primate, the samango monkey (Cercopithecus mitis). Our study presents first insights into monkeys an Afromontane their northernmost distribution. Through focal animal sampling we found that were predominantly (72% of observed feeding time), consuming fruits 25 plant species...
South Africa has six species of primates, three which are bushbabies (family Galagidae). Very little information is available on their parasites due to the lack longitudinal studies, although Rhipicephalus appendiculatus, Amblyomma hebraeum and Haemaphysalis elliptica were previously reported from brown greater galago (Otolemur crassicaudatus) in Africa. During 2014–2019, 83 O. crassicaudatus (70 live-trapped 13 deceased animals) checked for presence hard ticks, all Limpopo Province,...
Abstract Fruit bats provide vital ecosystem services through seed dispersal aiding secondary forest regeneration. However, fruit bat species are often persecuted by fruit‐growing farmers due to perceived and actual crop damage. In this study, we investigated the dietary components of Epomophorous wahlbergi , crypturus Rousettus aegyptiacus which three commonly found in litchi orchards surrounding natural habitats Limpopo Province, South Africa. We further explored contribution germination...
Abstract South Africa’s extensive linear infrastructure network (which includes roads and power lines) is severely impacting the country’s historically recognised five primate species: greater or thick-tailed bushbaby ( Otolemur crassicaudatus ), southern lesser Galago moholi chacma baboon Papio ursinus vervet monkey Chlorocebus pygerythrus ) samango Cercopithecus albogularis ). We present African mortality data from two different types on a country wide scale, over long-term sampling...
The taxonomy and number of Cercopithecus monkey radiation events in southern Africa are still debated. To date, genetic studies have largely been limited to single specimens per taxon a scattered geographical distribution. A recent study focusing on South African monkeys showed that populations can be divided into three distinct entities. Our current aims add new mtDNA microsatellite data from coastal population (Vamizi Island) Mozambique compare existing Africa. additional allowed analysis...
Abstract Seed dispersal influences the survival and distribution of plant species is an important mechanism for maintaining floristic diversity. Bushpigs ( Potamochoerus larvatus ) are large mammals indigenous forests well-wooded areas eastern southern Africa may play role as seed dispersers. However, diversity fruits consumed effect digestion on seeds remains poorly understood. This study was conducted from October 2018 to January 2019 gives first insights into by bushpigs in Soutpansberg...
Associations between animals of different species have been observed for a large variety taxa. These polyspecific groups are thought to provide advantages at least one the involved, especially foraging benefits or reduced predation risk. In case primate-bird associations, both and risk suggested. We investigated whether flocks Crested Guineafowl (Guttera edouardi) join samango monkeys (Cercopithecus albogularis schwarzi) examined birds. Using behavioural data, we tested (1) associate with...