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Shaken, not stirred: blue whales show no acoustic response to earthquake events
Royal Society Open Science, 2022 Quantifying how animals respond to disturbance events bears relevance for understanding consequences to population health. We investigate whether blue whales respond acoustically to naturally occurring episodic noise by examining calling before and after
Dawn R. Barlow +3 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Human–predator coexistence presents urgent conservation challenges that demand approaches extending beyond mere conflict mitigation. Indigenous knowledge systems, though historically marginalised by Western science, offer vital insights into ethical, sustainable relationships with nature.
Rocío Almuna +12 more
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Size change patterns of tropical soft bottoms benthic megafauna: biological and environmental correlations [PDF]
, 2011 Se identificaron tendencias de cambio en la talla de la megafauna bentónica de fondos sedimentarios en el ámbito geográfico y batimétrico del Caribe colombiano y su relación con las variables biológicas y ambientales: profundidad, temperatura, densidad ...
Gómez Lemos, Luis Alonso
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Marine Megafauna and Charismatic Vertebrate Species
, 2021 Marine megafauna typically include large pelagic sharks, sea turtles, seabirds, and marine mammals. These megafauna are mainly associated with pelagic ecosystems through which they undertake long-distance migration.
Juan Jesús Bellido +21 more
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Megafauna in the Earth system [PDF]
Ecography, 2015 Understanding the complex role of large‐bodied mammals in contemporary ecosystems and the likely consequences of their continued decline is essential for effective management of the remaining wild areas on Earth. The very largest animals are in particular peril owing to a disastrous combination of continued hunting or poaching, habitat alterations, and
Felisa A. Smith +4 more
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People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract The Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) aims to conserve 30% of the planet by 2030, yet mounting evidence indicates that current methods for preventing biodiversity loss are insufficient and often intensify unjust conditions for Indigenous Peoples and local communities.
Natalie D. L. York +9 more
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Desktop analysis to inform the design for megafauna monitoring within the Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring and Reporting Program: final Report of the shorebirds team in the megafauna expert group [PDF]
, 2019 The shorebird subgroup of the larger Megafauna Expert Group was tasked with evaluating the adequacy of existing shorebird monitoring activities, and suggesting indices to achieve the objectives and requirements of the Reef 2050 Integrated Monitoring and ...
Woodworth, B., Congdon, B., Fuller, R.
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Will woody plant encroachment impact the visitor experience and economy of conservation areas?
Koedoe: African Protected Area Conservation and Science, 2013 Woody plant encroachment into savannas is a globally prevalent phenomenon and impacts ecosystem goods and services such as biodiversity, carbon storage, nutrient cycling, grazing and hydrology.
Emma F. Gray, William J. Bond
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Intangible drivers of tolerance shape human–elephant coexistence in Southwest China
People and Nature, EarlyView.Abstract Southwest China is home to a small but rapidly expanding population of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus), whose growth has intensified conflicts with people living in shared landscapes. These conflicts result in substantial economic losses and occasional human casualties. This coexistence paradox—where conservation success leads to significant
Xiaoyu Yu +4 more
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