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The Impact of the Lunar Cycle and Season on Small Mammal Communities Near a Large Metropolitan Area. [PDF]
Ecol EvolOur study is one of the first studies to investigate the influences of the lunar cycle on African small mammals. Their abundance and composition decreased during a full moon night, which suggests a strong and universal response to increased illumination.
Oosthuizen T, Oosthuizen MK, Pillay N.
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All in the Details: A First Assessment for the Viability of Metabarcoding in Diet Composition Analysis of African Wild Dogs (Lycaon pictus). [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study provides the first results on the diet of the African Wild dog obtained through DNA metabarcoding of faecal samples. Impala was identified as a key prey item which supports existing literature on the species. Smaller mammal species such as the Cape hare, francolins and vlei rats were also identified which may indicate more opportunistic and ...
O'Connor BC +4 more
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Otomys saundersiae Roberts 1929 [PDF]
, 1982 Otomys saundersiae Roberts, 1929. Ann. Transvaal Mus., 13: 115. TYPE LOCALITY: South Africa, Cape Prov., Grahamstown. DISTRIBUTION: South Africa. COMMENT: Includes karoensis; see Misonne, 1974, Part 6: 34. ISIS NUMBER: 5301410008111004001 as O. karoensis.
James H. Honacki +2 more
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Flea Burden on Rodents and Its Associated Determinants in Plague-Endemic Localities of Karatu District, Tanzania: A Cross-Sectional Study. [PDF]
Public Health ChallFleas infest rodents and other small mammals, serving as vectors for zoonotic diseases such as plague. Villages in plague foci exhibited higher abundances of fleas in comparison to non‐plague foci villages. Factors such as dry season, farmlands, and rodent characteristics influenced flea abundance on rodents in the study area. ABSTRACT Background Fleas
Jakoniko JR +3 more
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The diversity of animals identified as keystone species. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2023 Although the keystone species concept was conceived of over 50 years ago, contemporary efforts to synthesize related literature have been limited. We compiled a database of 230 keystone vertebrates and invertebrates, and through a clustering analysis, we revealed five primary keystone ‘archetypes’.
Shukla I +3 more
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Dietary Response of Black-Backed Jackals (<i>Lupulella mesomelas</i>) to Contrasted Land Use. [PDF]
Ecol EvolThis study examines dietary shifts in black‐backed jackals across different land‐use types using DNA metabarcoding. Results reveal that jackal diets vary significantly by landscape and season, with a strong reliance on sheep in livestock areas, selective feeding on greater kudu on game farms, and a broader, more even prey profile in nature reserves ...
Roberts M +5 more
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Otomys denti Thomas 1906 [PDF]
, 1982 {"references": ["Misonne, X. 1974. Order Rodentia. Part 6. Pp. 1 - 39, in The mammals of Africa: An identification manual (J. Meester and H. W. Setzer, eds.). [issued 10 Sep 1974]. Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, D. C., not continuously paginated.", "Ansell, W. F. H. 1978. The mammals of Zambia. National Parks and Wildlife Service, Chilanga,
Honacki, James H. +2 more
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Diversity, 2022 Understanding species distribution across elevational gradients is crucial for developing conservation strategies for montane biotic systems. A survey of small mammals was conducted on Mount Meru at six elevations, ranging between 1500 m and 3650 m.
Genet Berhe Gebrezgiher +4 more
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Global Ecology and Conservation, 2022 Small mammals are a diverse group of animals and studying such group is vital. This study documents species composition, relative abundance and habitat association of non-volant small mammals in Menz Guassa Community Conservation Area, central Ethiopia ...
Mengistu Wale, Mesele Yihune
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The Cat's Whiskers: Stable Isotopes Reveal Individual Specialisation of Adaptable Caracals (<i>Caracal caracal</i>) Foraging in an Urbanising Landscape. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe use stable isotope analysis of sequential whisker segments to investigate the responses of an urban adaptor to novel resources in and around a major city in the Global South. The caracal, an adaptable mid‐sized wild cat species, alters trophic foraging ecology depending on demographics, season and level of exposure to urbanisation in Cape Town ...
Leighton GRM +4 more
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