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Signatures of Wild Animal Life in Earth's Landscapes

Journal of Geophysical Research: Earth Surface, Volume 131, Issue 4, April 2026.
Abstract Animals shape Earth surface processes and landforms by displacing Earth surface materials and by making them more or less susceptible to geophysical processes. Despite increased recognition of the global significance of animal landscape “signatures”, analysis of their magnitude and generality has not been possible until now.
Z. Khan, G. L. Harvey, L. K. Albertson, S. F. Fritz, S. P. Rice, M. F. Johnson, J. M. Bull, G. V. Moore   +7 more
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Pika burrow and zokor mound density and their relationship with grazing management and sheep production in alpine meadow

Ecosphere, 2020
Plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae) and plateau zokors (Myospalax baileyi) occur naturally in the alpine meadow of the Qinghai–Tibet Plateau (QTP). Their feeding and burrowing activities affect plant composition and soil properties (e.g., soil carbon ...
Yingxin Wang, Xinglu Zhang, Yi Sun, Shenghua Chang, Zhaofeng Wang, Guang Li, Fujiang Hou   +6 more
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Safeguarding a Flagship Species: Integrated Surveillance of Cross‐Species Pathogen Transmission in Giant Panda Ecosystems

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2026.
Emerging infectious diseases increasingly threaten giant pandas and cohabiting species. This review analyzes pathogen transmission risks from domestic animals, wildlife, and vectors and proposes an integrated genomic surveillance framework for early warning and biodiversity conservation.
Xiaoli Sun, Yi Peng, Xiaoye Hao, Rong Dong, Zhilin Wang, Le Wang, Chengdong Wang, Xiangdong Wu, Zheng Chen, Wenbo Zhang, Xiaoli Tang   +10 more
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Holocene History of the Lower Seine Estuary and the Commerce Valley Tributary (Normandy, France): A Palaeoenvironmental Framework for the Roman Landscape of Juliobona (Lillebonne) and Implication for Port Conditions

Geoarchaeology, Volume 41, Issue 2, March/April 2026.
ABSTRACT The sediment infill deposits of the Lower Commerce Valley in the Seine estuary, located near the Roman city of Juliobona (now Lillebonne, Normandy), provide valuable data on environmental changes during the Holocene, including sea‐level changes, sediment supply and anthropogenic influences.
Léa Mairaville, Stoil Chapkanski, Dominique Todisco, Cécile Finco, Christine Paillès, Jonas Parétias, Thierry Lepert, Amine Haddad, Johanne Ducastel, Fabrice Boufflers, Jérémy Leleu, Laurent Dezileau, Damase Mouralis   +12 more
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Dataset associated with “Substantial Soil Organic Carbon Loss Due to Plateau Pika Burrowing in Tibet Plateau”

This dataset is associated with Substantial Soil Organic Carbon Loss Due to Plateau Pika Burrowing in Tibet Plateau. All data are provided as GeoTIFF (.tif) files in a geographic coordinate system of WGS_1984.1.
Yi Zhao (14034), Yuhong Chen (18102769), Zhuotong Nan (2795449), Shuping Zhao (293808)   +3 more
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Influence of the Plateau Pika Mound Numbers on Soil Water Erosion Properties in Alpine Meadows of the Yellow River Source Zone, Western China

, 2023
The plateau pika (Ochotona curzoniae) actively contributes to soil erosion and meadow degradation in western China’s Yellow River source zone. This study aimed to elucidate the effects of the pika mound numbers on the hydrodynamic characteristics ...
Xilai Li, Guorong Li, Jinfang Li, Haili Zhu, Chengdong Jiang, Shengchun Tong, Wenting Chen, Jianyun Zhao, Yabin Liu, Xiasong Hu   +9 more
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Burrowing-mammal-induced enhanced soil multifunctionality is associated with higher microbial network complexity in alpine meadows

Geoderma
The Plateau pika, a native burrowing mammal in alpine ecosystems, induces significant alterations in both the diversity and functions of the above-ground plant community; however, their effects on the below-ground soil microbial community and its ...
Wancai Wang, Lu Zhang, Lirong Liao, Wende Yan, Taimoor Hassan Farooq, Xiangtao Wang   +5 more
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Transformative changes of pastoral livestock production and its consequences on the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau

Grassland Research, Volume 5, Issue 1, Page 35-43, March 2026.
Grassland functional zoning and spatial optimization scheme on the Qinghai–Xizang Plateau. Based on multifunctionality assessment, the scheme proposes allocating 32% of regional grassland as nature reserve grasslands (biodiversity focus), 63% as livestock grazing grasslands (smart ecological–production management), and 5% as cultivated grasslands (high‐
Chunhui Zhang, Junbang Wang, Liang Zhao, Shixiao Xu, Xiaoli Wang, Xinquan Zhao   +5 more
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Summer habitat use of plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae) in response to winter livestock grazing in the alpine steppe Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

Arctic, Antarctic, and Alpine Research, 2018
Plateau pikas (Ochotona curzoniae), burrowing lagomorphs endemic to the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau (QTP), are considered pests by Chinese authorities because of their association with grasslands that are characterized as degraded.
Badingquiying, Andrew T. Smith, Richard B. Harris   +2 more
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Faecal Pellets as a Non‐Invasive Source for DNA‐Based Monitoring of Lagomorphs

Mammal Review, Volume 56, Issue 1, March 2026.
We review the use of faecal DNA to investigate wild lagomorph populations. In so doing, we examined ASPECTS like sampling design, storage medium, DNA extraction protocol, molecular markers, and the final yield of the analysis. We provide a valuable starting point for researchers who intend to conduct non‐invasive genetic investigations.
Elisabetta Soi, Laura Iacolina, Massimo Scandura   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source