A5029801184- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Animal Nutrition and Physiology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques
- Marine animal studies overview
- Chromosomal and Genetic Variations
- Bird parasitology and diseases
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Infrared Thermography in Medicine
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
Sabah Wildlife Department
2019-2025
Cardiff University
2010-2025
Abstract The Sumatran rhinoceros Dicerorhinus sumatrensis is on the brink of extinction. Although habitat loss and poaching were reasons decline, today's reproductive isolation main threat to survival species. Genetic studies have played an important role in identifying conservation priorities, including for rhinoceroses. However, a species such as rhinoceros, where time essence preventing extinction, what extent should genetic geographical distances be taken into account deciding most...
Land-use changes can impact infectious disease transmission by increasing spatial overlap between people and wildlife reservoirs. In Malaysian Borneo, increases in human infections the zoonotic malaria Plasmodium knowlesi are hypothesised to be due contact macaques deforestation. To explore how macaque responses environmental change risks, we analysed movement of a GPS-collared long-tailed knowlesi-endemic area Sabah, Malaysia, during deforestation event. Land-cover maps were derived from...
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in world, and all eight species listed under CITES Appendix I. DNA-based wildlife forensic techniques recognized as an important component of investigating a pangolin seizure. In particular, determining seizure will 1) confirm presence to establish legality any trade, 2) ensure appropriate laws applied their fullest extent prosecution. Furthermore, valuable intelligence data, such geographic provenance samples, can be produced through analysis...
Abstract Multilevel societies (MLS), which are characterized by two or more levels of social organization, among the most complex primate systems. MLS have only been recorded in a limited number primates, including humans. The aim this study was to investigate whether proboscis monkeys ( Nasalis larvatus ) form Sabah, Malaysia, and genetically characterize their dispersal patterns. Association data were obtained through direct observation (35 months) kinship genetic analysis, based on feces...
Faced with the increased frequency of zoonotic spillover in recent decades, emerging vector-borne diseases from non-human primates pose a significant threat to global public health. Understanding transmission dynamics driven by arthropod vectors between wildlife populations is critical for surveillance, modelling and mitigation. Elevated canopy-level sampling valuable approach elucidating vector behaviour sylvatic transmission. However, this underutilized many regions due logistical...
Abstract Several vector-borne pathogens of primates have potential for human spillover. An example is the simian malaria Plasmodium knowlesi which now a major public health problem in Malaysia. Characterization exposure to mosquito vectors essential assessment force infection within wild populations, however few methods exist do so. Here we demonstrate use thermal imaging and magnet independence traps (MMIT) assess abundance, diversity rates mosquitoes host seeking near long-tailed macaque (...
Zoonotic disease dynamics in wildlife hosts are rarely quantified at macroecological scales due to the lack of systematic surveys. Non-human primates (NHPs) host Plasmodium knowlesi, a zoonotic malaria public health concern and main barrier elimination Southeast Asia. Understanding regional P. knowlesi infection is limited. Here, we systematically assemble reports NHP investigate geographic determinants prevalence reservoir species. Meta-analysis 6322 NHPs from 148 sites reveals that...
Abstract The Sunda pangolin ( Manis javanica ) is the most widely distributed Asian species, occurring across much of Southeast Asia and in southern China. It classified as Critically Endangered one trafficked mammals world, which not only negatively impacts wild populations but also poses a potential disease risk to other including humans livestock. Here, we aimed investigate species' phylogeography its distribution improve our understanding evolutionary history, elucidate any taxonomic...
Zoonotic disease dynamics in wildlife hosts are rarely quantified at macroecological scales due to the lack of systematic surveys. Non-human primates (NHPs) host Plasmodium knowlesi, a zoonotic malaria public health concern and main barrier elimination Southeast Asia. Understanding regional P. knowlesi infection is limited. Here, we systematically assemble reports NHP investigate geographic determinants prevalence reservoir species. Meta-analysis 6322 NHPs from 148 sites reveals that...
Zoonotic disease dynamics in wildlife hosts are rarely quantified at macroecological scales due to the lack of systematic surveys. Non-human primates (NHPs) host Plasmodium knowlesi, a zoonotic malaria public health concern and main barrier elimination Southeast Asia. Understanding regional P. knowlesi infection is limited. Here, we systematically assemble reports NHP investigate geographic determinants prevalence reservoir species. Meta-analysis 6322 NHPs from 148 sites reveals that...
Parasites are important components of ecosystems, influencing trophic networks, competitive interactions and biodiversity patterns. Nonetheless, we not nearly close to disentangling their complex roles in natural systems. Southeast Asia falls within global areas targeted as most likely source parasites with zoonotic potential, where high rates land conversion fragmentation have altered the circulation wildlife species parasites, potentially resulting host-parasite Although overall region...
Abstract Multilevel societies (MLS), which are characterized by two or more levels of social organization, among the most complex primate systems. MLS have only been recorded in a limited number primates, including humans. The aim this study was to investigate whether proboscis monkeys ( Nasalis larvatus ) form Sabah, Malaysia, and genetically characterize their dispersal patterns. Association data were obtained through direct observation (35 months) kinship genetic analysis, based on feces...
ABSTRACT Zoonotic disease dynamics in wildlife hosts are rarely quantified at macroecological scales due to the lack of systematic surveys. Non-human primates (NHPs) host Plasmodium knowlesi, a zoonotic malaria public health concern and main barrier elimination Southeast Asia. Understanding regional P. knowlesi infection is limited. Here, we systematically assemble reports NHP investigate geographic determinants prevalence reservoir species. Meta-analysis 6322 NHPs from 148 sites reveals...
Abstract Several vector-borne pathogens of primates have potential for human spillover. An example is the simian malaria Plasmodium knowlesi which now a major public health problem in Malaysia. Characterization exposure to mosquito vectors essential assessment force infection within wild primate populations, however few methods exist do so. Here we demonstrate use thermal imaging and Mosquito Magnet Independence Traps (MMIT) assess abundance, diversity rates mosquitoes host seeking near...
Aim: The Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) is the most widely distributed Asian species. It one of trafficked mammals in world, which not only negatively impacts wild populations, but also poses a potential disease risk to other species, including humans and livestock. Despite imminent threat species’ survival its prevalence wildlife trade, phylogeography evolution well understood. We aimed investigate across distribution improve our understanding evolutionary history, elucidate any taxonomic...
In wildlife and humans, parasite infection has been linked to land conversion fragmented habitat. However, zoonotic disease dynamics in hosts are rarely quantified at macroecological scales due the lack of systematic surveys. Non-human primates (NHPs) host Plasmodium knowlesi, a malaria with increasing public health impact main barrier elimination Southeast Asia. Understanding regional P. knowlesi is limited. Here, we systematically assemble reports NHP investigate how landscape impacts...