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Oikos, Volume 2026, Issue 3, March 2026.Humans are thought to have a disproportionately negative impact on wildlife and are viewed by some as the ultimate ‘super predator'. This view implies that wild animals perceive humans primarily as predators. However, a growing body of evidence shows that wildlife can have remarkable tolerance for, or even attraction to, humans.
Friederike Zenth +7 more
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On the status of Snow Leopard Panthera uncial (Schreber, 1775) in Annapurna, Nepal
Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2014 We conducted a status-survey on Snow Leopard Panthera uncia and its main prey, the Blue Sheep Pseudois nayaur, in the Mustang District of Nepal’s Annapurna Conservation Area, in 2010 and 2011.
S.B. Ale, B. Shrestha, R. Jackson
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Scat DNA Applications for Low‐Density Carnivore Survey: Techniques, Efficiency and Future Directions
Mammal Review, Volume 56, Issue 1, March 2026.We reviewed 338 studies encompassing mostly Felidae, Canidae and Mustelidae species throughout the world, confirming scat DNA as a reliable genetic source for many applications. The findings here offer guidance for future studies on low‐density carnivores, helping to design cost‐effective research and improving data quality for conservation efforts ...
Marina Elisa de Oliveira +2 more
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Veterinary Ophthalmology, Volume 29, Issue 2, March 2026.ABSTRACT A 15‐week‐old Australian Labradoodle puppy was presented to The University of Queensland Small Animal Hospital for bilateral eyelid agenesis/coloboma and associated ocular complications. Enucleation of the left globe and repair of the right eyelid via a lip‐to‐lid transmucosal flap was performed. Given the subsequent development of prolapse of
Chi Hin Ng +4 more
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Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) surveys in the Western Himalayas, India
Journal of Ecology and The Natural Environment, 2013 We conducted surveys above 3000 m elevation in eight protected areas of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. These surveys provide new information on snow leopard in Uttarakhand on the basis of indirect evidence such as pugmark and scat. Snow leopard evidence (n = 13) were found between 3190 and 4115 m elevation.
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From shadows to data: first robust population assessment of snow leopards in Pakistan
Ecography, Volume 2026, Issue 2, February 2026.The snow leopard Panthera uncia is a flagship species of the greater Himalayan region and symbolizes the integrity of this ecological system. Within the greater Himalayas, Pakistan holds special significance as the north of the country represents a confluence of three major mountain ranges (Hindu Kush, Pamir–Karakoram, and Himalaya).
Muhammad Ali Nawaz +9 more
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Conservation Science and Practice, Volume 8, Issue 2, February 2026.This study reviews the historical taxonomic classification and evolutionary background of musk deer, clarifying long‐standing confusion in their identification. It highlights the current global distribution and conservation status of these species, emphasizing the threat posed by poaching and habitat destruction. The work aims to raise public awareness
Zhirong Zhang +7 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.This study assessed habitat preferences, suitability, and illegal trade routes of the endangered Indian pangolin in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Using field surveys and MaxEnt modeling, we identified fragmented habitats with only 22% classified as highly suitable, alongside key poaching and trafficking pathways.
Tariq Ahmad +6 more
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Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 1, January 2026.The Himalayan Musk Deer (HMD, Moschus leucogaster) is an endangered species that faces threats from habitat loss, illegal hunting, and human activities. Using 25 months of camera trap data (October 2018–March 2023), this study investigated the activity patterns and behavior of HMD in the Lapchi Valley of Nepal's Gaurishankar Conservation Area ...
Bijay Bashyal +4 more
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Two Lineages of Papillomaviruses Identified from Caracals (Caracal caracal) in South Africa
VirusesPapillomaviruses (PV) infect epithelial cells and can cause hyperplastic or neoplastic lesions. In felids, most described PVs are from domestic cats (Felis catus; n = 7 types), with one type identified in each of the five wild felid species studied to ...
Simona Kraberger +6 more
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