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Supplementary feeding of reintroduced carnivores is a tool that may increase translocation success and ease predation pressure on prey populations at critical times. In this study, we monitored the activity of native prey, and the activity and diet of a reintroduced predator, the western quoll (Dasyurus geoffroii), around carcass feeding stations in an
Ben Stepkovitch+3 more
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Sha Wen,* Jing-Jing Zeng,* Ying Li Department of Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen Second People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, People’s Republic of China*These authors contributed equally to this ...
Wen S, Zeng JJ, Li Y
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LXXIV. Remarks on some of the American animals of the genus Felis, particularly on the jaguar, Felis Onca Linn [PDF]
T.S. Traill
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Abstract Invasive species management (ISM) is often met with social conflict, particularly around lethal control methods. A key source of conflict is mistrust in government and other authorities undertaking ISM. Community‐based conservation (CBC) therefore holds potential for implementing ISM with reduced social conflict.
Isobel Busby+3 more
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‘Nature of the year’ in Germany: An effective policy to raise public awareness?
Abstract Building public awareness for conservation can be done in different ways. However, the impact of the conservation marketing techniques is not well understood. The ‘nature of the year’ award is a public awareness building strategy for conservation in Germany, which aims to draw attention to annually selected species and their habitats. In order
Hilke Hollens‐Kuhr+2 more
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Proposal of Afipia gen. nov., with Afipia felis sp. nov. (formerly the cat scratch disease bacillus), Afipia clevelandensis sp. nov. (formerly the Cleveland Clinic Foundation strain), Afipia broomeae sp. nov., and three unnamed genospecies [PDF]
D J Brenner+9 more
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THE COSMOPOLITICS OF CATS AND WILDLIFE ON CAPE TOWN'S URBAN EDGE
Abstract Free‐ranging cats are widely tolerated in cities, and animal welfare organizations increasingly allow for ‘trap, neuter and release’ (TNR) of unowned cats. We show, using the example of a university campus adjacent to a national park in a large metropole, that this has implications for cosmopolitics over biodiversity on the urban edge.
Nicoli Nattrass+3 more
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Adaptations of the Vertebrate Retina to Low‐Light Conditions: A Review
ABSTRACT Vision is a critical sensory modality in vertebrates, enabling diverse adaptations to environmental challenges. This review explores the remarkable adaptations of vertebrate eyes to low‐light environments, such as nocturnal habitats, deep‐sea ecosystems and subterranean niches.
R. Cobo+3 more
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