A5038589628- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- African studies and sociopolitical issues
- African history and culture studies
- South African History and Culture
- African Botany and Ecology Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Gut microbiota and health
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Plant and fungal interactions
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
University of Kent
2007-2025
Association Vahatra
2011-2014
University of the West of England
2005-2012
University at Buffalo, State University of New York
2012
Wildlife Conservation Society Congo
2011
The Coordinating Center
2007
University of Southampton
1996
Natural History Museum
1996
Abstract Camera traps are standard tools for assessing populations of medium–large terrestrial mammals, particularly rare, elusive or cryptic species, yet few researchers have attempted to employ camera document rare primates in arboreal settings. We examined different camera-trap techniques the Critically Endangered greater bamboo lemur Prolemur simus Madagascar. documented P. at two sites, confirming presence one site. Most including 86% all occurrences, were low light conditions (c. <...
Abstract Monitoring populations in areas of ecological transition is crucial to understanding species distributions, but also a critical conservation tool. We used camera trapping investigate the forest mammal community Batéké Plateau National Park ( BPNP ) Gabon, transitional landscape that experiences severe poaching. compiled inventory, investigated group sizes and activity patterns observed species, conducted an initial test evaluate whether gradients within this influence occurrence....
Trypanosoma brucei undergoes an essential process of mitochondrial uridine insertion and deletion RNA editing catalyzed by a 20S editosome. The multiprotein RNA-binding complex 1 (MRB1) is emerging as equally component the trypanosome machinery, with additional functions in gRNA mRNA stabilization. distinct overlapping protein compositions reported MRB1 complexes diverse suggest that composed subcomplexes RNA-dependent independent interactions. To determine architecture complex, we performed...
Among mammals, the order Primates is exceptional in having a high taxonomic richness which taxa are arboreal, semiterrestrial, or terrestrial. Although habitual terrestriality pervasive among apes and African Asian monkeys (catarrhines), it largely absent of Americas (platyrrhines), as well galagos, lemurs, lorises (strepsirrhines), mostly arboreal. Numerous ecological drivers species-specific factors suggested to set conditions for an evolutionary shift from arboreality terrestriality,...
Many Curculionidae, Scolytidae and Platypodidae stridulate by rubbing a plectrum on tergite VII against subapical file the elytral underside. The right elytron may be smaller than that left, or absent; either it usually comprises series of parallel ridges. generally consists one more pair setiferous tubercles, although other structures are sometimes employed. This stridulatory system (‘type 1’) is found in members 14 curculionid subfamilies Scolytidae. have similar probably homologous organ,...
Interactions between hosts and their resident microbial communities are a fundamental component of fitness for both agents. Though recent research has highlighted the importance interactions animals bacterial communities, comparative evidence fungi is lacking, especially in natural populations. Using data from 49 species, we present novel strong covariation fungal across host phylogeny, indicative recruitment by specific suites microbes. co-occurrence networks, demonstrate marked variation...
Advances in the sequencing and assembly of chromosome-level genome assemblies has enabled study non-model animals, providing further insights into evolution genomes chromosomes. Here, we present waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) as an emerging model antelope for studying population dynamics chromosome evolution. Antelope evolutionary history been shaped by Robertsonian (Rb) fusions, with also showing variation karyotype due to two polymorphic Rb fusions. These polymorphisms are variable...
Maintaining high animal welfare in zoos is a persistent concern for practitioners and regulators, yet assessing remains challenging. Welfare assessment techniques should be rapid noninvasive, as traditional methods are often invasive, time-consuming, or costly. Qualitative Behavioral Assessment (QBA) promising alternative to ethograms. This study evaluated QBA's usefulness behavior ten captive black rhinos UK zoo by comparing it with ethogram data. QBA descriptors meaningfully overlapped...
Abstract The importance of the rainforests on island São Tomé for biodiversity is well known. However, area only recently received full legal protection as a National Park and currently few resources are available to enforce that legislation. With rapid economic development forecast island, active conservation efforts essential. Here we study distribution density island's endemic bird species, including nine Globally Threatened, within Park. Sites, covering range primary forest types, were...
Abstract The use of population modelling has become an increasingly common tool in reintroduction planning and assessment. Although initial success is often measured by quantifying post-release survival reproduction, longer-term best assessed through measurements viability. Here we develop a model capable providing useful results for influencing management programme long-lived slow-reproducing primate, the western lowland gorilla Gorilla . We used monitoring data from two reintroduced...
Abstract The degree of dietary flexibility in primates is species specific; some incorporate a wider array resources than others. Extreme interannual weather variability Madagascar results seasonal resource scarcity which has been linked to specialized behaviors lemurs. Prolemur simus , for example, considered an obligate specialist on large culm bamboo with >60% its diet composed woody bamboos requiring morphological and physiological adaptations process. Recent studies reported...
This article examines the development of Constitution Hill on site Old Fort prison in Johannesburg, South Africa. is location new Constitutional Court and has two main purposes. First, as a heritage it attempts to address divisions that characterise contemporary African society by acting physical manifestation human rights ethos around which much post-apartheid public discourse revolves. Second, was conceived developmental node encourage urban regeneration Johannesburg's inner city. However,...
To help inform conservation efforts for the Endangered crowned sifaka Propithecus coronatus, in 2010, we attempted to better define known distribution of sifakas western central Madagascar through field surveys 17 sites considered likely fall or close historic range P. coronatus. We observed coronatus at seven sites, Boeny, Betsiboka and Bongolava regions. At three intersection regions Bongolava, Melaky Menabe populations containing deckenii appearance mixed with melanistic individuals....
Abstract The forests of southwest Príncipe are recognized as important for biodiversity conservation. Here, we study the distribution and density fifteen island’s endemic bird species (including three Globally Threatened one Near‐Threatened) within National Park. subspecies Near‐Threatened Gulf Guinea thrush occurred at a 0.08 birds ha −1 , which is far lower than its sister on neighbouring island São Tomé. We also present evidence that effects access routes around protected area exert an...
To improve our knowledge of the distribution critically endangered greater bamboo lemur Prolemur simus, we surveyed 6 sites in eastern Madagascar. We found its characteristic feeding signs at 5 and made a direct sighting one these. One site represents northern extension 45 km known extant range species. Two are located forest corridor approximately halfway between previously southern populations, therefore suggesting broadly continuous species within rather than suspected two distinct...
Population viability analysis is a predictive procedure that uses combination of different modelling approaches to estimate species vulnerability extinction. Javan gibbons ( Hylobates moloch ) are vulnerable local extinction primarily due loss habitat and hunting for the illegal pet trade. Using software VORTEX, we assessed status in 3 areas (Ujung Kulon National Park, Halimun-Salak Dieng Mountains) which hold over half remaining estimated number on Java. Ujung long-time protected areas,...
Rehabilitation of animals followed by reintroduction into the wild can benefit conservation supplementing depleted populations or reintroducing a species in an area where it has been extirpated become extinct. The western lowland gorilla (WLG, Gorilla g. gorilla) is persistently poached; infants are often illegally traded and used as pets. Some confiscated rehabilitated, then kept sanctuaries reintroduced wild. Prior to reintroduction, ability orphans survive independently their environment...
The greater bamboo lemur Prolemur simus is a Critically Endangered endemic to eastern Madagascar. Wild P. populations have diets dominated by (Poaceae: Bambusoideae), particularly large-culmed species of two genera, Cathariostachys and Valiha, but also an Arundinaria the pantropical Bambusa vulgaris. A good understanding distribution biology bamboos would, therefore, be major help in factors influencing conservation requirements simus. During four years research within context collaborative...