Geographical Distribution and Socio-Economic Importance of <i>Raphia ruwenzorica</i> From South-West of Burundi. [PDF]
Plant Environ InteractABSTRACT The genus Raphia is among the commonly used and socio‐economically important plants in Africa. While Raphia ruwenzorica species is known to occur in Burundi, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda, its geographical distribution and socioeconomic importance are poorly documented in Burundi. This study maps R.
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Efficacy of an acoustic hailing device as an avian dispersal tool
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2017 Bird strikes are a major safety and financial concern for modern aviation. Audible stimuli are common bird dispersal techniques, but their effectiveness is limited by the saliency and relevance of the stimulus.
Peter E. Schlichting +7 more
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Rice Intensification in a Changing Environment: Impact on Water Availability in Inland Valley Landscapes in Benin [PDF]
, 2019 This study assesses the impact of climate change on hydrological processes under rice intensification in three headwater inland valley watersheds characterized by different land conditions.
Danvi, A. +3 more
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Evaluation of Rhodamine B as a biomarker for assessing bait acceptance in wild pigs
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2015 Worldwide, there is growing interest in the use of pharmaceutical baits to control populations of wild pigs (Sus scrofa). In this study we evaluated the utility of Rhodamine B (RB), a chemical marker commonly used in wildlife research and management, as ...
James Beasley +3 more
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Tree size and herbivory determine below-canopy grass quality and species composition in savannahs [PDF]
, 2009 Large single-standing trees are rapidly declining in savannahs, ecosystems supporting a high diversity of large herbivorous mammals. Savannah trees are important as they support both a unique flora and fauna.
Grant, C.C., Jeltsch, F., Treydte, A.C.
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Effective dose and persistence of Rhodamine‐B in wild pig Vibrissae
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2017 As a result of substantial ecological and economic damage attributed to wild pigs (Sus scrofa), there is international interest in using pharmaceutical baits to control populations.
Sarah C. Webster +5 more
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Quantifying drivers of wild pig movement across multiple spatial and temporal scales
Movement Ecology, 2017 Background The movement behavior of an animal is determined by extrinsic and intrinsic factors that operate at multiple spatio-temporal scales, yet much of our knowledge of animal movement comes from studies that examine only one or two scales ...
Shannon L. Kay +13 more
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Were the first Bantu speakers south of the rainforest farmers? A first assessment of the linguistic evidence [PDF]
, 2017 Popular belief has it that the Bantu Expansion was a farming/language dispersal. However, there is neither conclusive archaeological nor linguistic evidence to substantiate this hypothesis, especially not for the initial spread in West-Central Africa. In
Adjanohoun +57 more
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A Rapid Population Assessment Method for Wild Pigs Using Baited Cameras at 3 Study Sites
Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2020 Reliable and efficient population estimates are a critical need for effective management of invasive wild pigs (Sus scrofa). We evaluated the use of 10‐day camera grids for rapid population assessment (RPA) of wild pigs at 3 study sites that varied in ...
Peter E. Schlichting +9 more
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Ecology and Evolution, 2020 Motion‐activated wildlife cameras (or “camera traps”) are frequently used to remotely and noninvasively observe animals. The vast number of images collected from camera trap projects has prompted some biologists to employ machine learning algorithms to ...
Michael A. Tabak +19 more
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