A5081155402- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Forest Management and Policy
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Coccidia and coccidiosis research
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
Wildlife Conservation Society United Kingdom
2022-2024
Mongolian Academy of Sciences
2008-2023
Wildlife Conservation Society
2013-2023
National University of Mongolia
2023
Mongolian Nature and Environment Consortium
2019
The Pirbright Institute
2019
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
2019
Royal Veterinary College
2019
Ecological Society of America
2019
University of Massachusetts Amherst
2013-2016
Animal movement is fundamental for ecosystem functioning and species survival, yet the effects of anthropogenic footprint on animal movements have not been estimated across species. Using a unique GPS-tracking database 803 individuals 57 species, we found that mammals in areas with comparatively high human were average one-half to one-third extent their low footprint. We attribute this reduction behavioral changes individual animals exclusion long-range from higher impact. Global loss...
The ongoing refugee crisis in Europe has seen many countries rush to construct border security fencing divert or control the flow of people. This follows a trend fence construction across Eurasia during post-9/11 era. development gone largely unnoticed by conservation biologists an era which, ironically, transboundary cooperation emerged as paradigm. These fences represent major threat wildlife because they can cause mortality, obstruct access seasonally important resources, and reduce...
Abstract As drivers of terrestrial ecosystems, humans have replaced large carnivores in most areas, and human influence not only exerts striking ecological pressures on biodiversity at local scales but also has indirect effects distant corners the world. We suggest that multibillion dollar cashmere industry creates economic motivations link western fashion preferences for to land use Central Asia. This penchant stylish clothing, turn, encourages herders increase livestock production which...
Abstract Long-distance terrestrial migrations are imperiled globally. We determined both round-trip migration distances (straight-line measurements between migratory end points) and total annual movement (sum of the successive relocations over a year) for suite large mammals that had potential long-distance movements to test which species displayed longest both. found caribou likely do exhibit on planet, but, course year, gray wolves move most. Our results were consistent with trophic-level...
Habitat loss and habitat fragmentation caused by anthropogenic activities are the main factors that constrain long-distance movement of ungulates. Mongolian gazelles (Procapra gutturosa) Asiatic wild asses (Equus hemionus) in Mongolia facing loss. To better understand how their movements respond to potential natural barriers, we tracked 24 12 near Ulaanbaatar–Beijing Railroad fenced international border between China 2002 2012. None crossed railroad, even though were captured on both sides...
Abstract The 2016–2017 introduction of peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV) into livestock in Mongolia was followed by mass mortality the critically endangered Mongolian saiga antelope and other rare wild ungulates. To assess nature population effects this outbreak among ungulates, we collected clinical, histopathologic, epidemiologic, ecological evidence. Molecular characterization confirmed that causative agent PPRV lineage IV. spatiotemporal patterns cases wildlife were similar to...
ABSTRACT Aim Anthropogenic threats often lead to range contraction towards the margins of a species historic niche, resulting in increased extinction risk. Here, we investigate niche characteristics current and populations evaluate changes ‘Area Niche’ (AON) following loss from different levels anthropogenic three congeneric Asian gazelle are facing: Przewalski's ( Procapra przewalskii ), Tibetan P. picticaudata ) Mongolian gazelles gutturosa ). Location Tibet, Qinghai Mongolia. Methods We...
Satellite telemetry is an increasingly utilized technology in wildlife research, and current devices can track individual animal movements at unprecedented spatial temporal resolutions. However, as we enter the golden age of satellite telemetry, need in-depth understanding main technological, species-specific environmental factors that determine success failure tracking across species habitats. Here, assess relative influence such on ability units to provide expected amount quality data by...
Abstract The forage maturation hypothesis (FMH) states that energy intake for ungulates is maximised when biomass at intermediate levels. Nevertheless, metabolic allometry and different digestive systems suggest resource selection should vary across ungulate species. By combining GPS relocations with remotely sensed data on characteristics surface water, we quantified the effect of body size system in determining movements 30 populations hindgut fermenters (equids) ruminants biomes....
Abstract Aichi Target 11 committed governments to protect ≥17% of their terrestrial environments by 2020, yet it was rarely achieved, raising questions about the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework goal 30% 2030. Asia is a challenging continent for such targets, combining high biodiversity with dense human populations. Here, we evaluated achievements in against 11. We found that most underperforming globally, just 13.2% protected area (PA) coverage, averaging 14.1 ± SE 1.8% per country...
Abstract Mongolia's Gobi Desert ecosystem, a stronghold for populations of the Asiatic wild ass (khulan) Equus hemionus and goitered gazelle Gazella subgutturosa , faces conservation challenges as result rapid economic development, including mining-related infrastructure projects. There is paucity reliable data on population abundance these ungulates in region, which makes it difficult to assess how they are responding increasing anthropogenic pressure. Our aim was obtain estimates khulan...
Abstract Studying nomadic animal movement across species and ecosystems is essential for better understanding variability in nomadism. In arid environments, unpredictable changes water forage resources are known drivers of movements. Water vary temporally but often spatially stationary, whereas foraging both variable. These differences may lead to different types movements: forage‐ vs. water‐driven Our study investigates these two nomadism relation resource gradients from mesic steppe xeric...
Abstract Most large herbivores in arid landscapes need to drink which constrains their movements and makes them vulnerable disturbance. Asiatic wild ass or khulan ( Equus hemionus ) were widespread abundant throughout the of Central Asia Mongolia, but have undergone dramatic population declines range constrictions; denying access water is believed played a major role. Mongolia’s South Gobi Region now houses world largest remaining population, undergoing rapid land use changes. Khulan poorly...
Abstract An understanding of the relationship between vegetation spatial heterogeneity and disturbance its application to management are important for maintaining biodiversity functions ecosystems. We examined effects by Siberian marmots on at three scales (fine, intermediate coarse) in a Mongolian grassland. established 50 m × plot around five marmot mounds another an area with no mounds. Each was subdivided into 625 adjacent 4‐m 2 square quadrats plants them were surveyed. Spatial...
Factors affecting juvenile survival are poorly known in the world's most northern antelope, endangered saiga (Saiga tatarica), yet these factors fundamental for understanding what drives population change. We monitored Mongolia (S. tatarica mongolica) calves Sharga Nature Reserve, western Mongolia, during 2008–2010. Our results showed that male and single were heavier than females twins, respectively. However, we identified no significant differences seasonal or annual rates between sexes...