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Genomics Insights Into High‐Latitude Adaptation of Tibetan Macaques

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
Tibetan macaques exhibit unique adaptations to cold, high‐latitude environments, including shortened tails and enhanced fat storage. Genomic analyses reveal a species‐specific TBX6 mutation linked to tail reduction and selection on lipid metabolism genes.
Rusong Zhang, Ying Hu, Yang Teng, Jiwei Qi, Yangzhen Ciren, Lin Zhang, Qiao Du, Wencai Xu, Liang Zhou, Zhenxin Fan, Jinchuan Xing, Ming Li, Jing Li   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Avian Diversity in the Ethiopian Orthodox Churches and Monasteries in the Case of Jer Silase Monastery in North Shoa Zone, Ethiopia

The Scientific World Journal
Ethiopian Orthodox churches and monasteries help as critical biodiversity sanctuaries, mainly for bird species. The study was carried out in and around Jer Silase Monastery between October and January of 2021 using a stratified sample design by dividing ...
Tamenut Desalegn, Chalachew Alemneh, Guta Diriba, Geleta Shasho   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Regional Differences in U.S. Consumer Preferences for Native Woody Shrubs With Varying Aesthetic Characteristics

Agribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Native plants offer a variety of aesthetic (e.g., fall colour, fruit, flowers) and functional benefits (e.g., pollinator friendly, wildlife friendly, water management). How these benefits influence consumer choice and perceived value of native versus introduced plants is not well understood.
Alicia Rihn, Ariana P. Torres, Sue Barton, Bridget K. Behe   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Savanna woody plants responses to mammalian herbivory and implications for management of livestock–wildlife landscape [PDF]

, 2021
Staline Kibet, Moses Nyangito, Laban MacOpiyo, David Kenfack   +3 more
openalex   +1 more source

Patterns and correlates of claims for brown bear damage on a continental scale [PDF]

, 2017
Wildlife damage to human property threatens human-wildlife coexistence. Conflicts arising from wildlife damage in intensively managed landscapes often undermine conservation efforts, making damage mitigation and compensation of special concern for ...
Agnieszka, Olszańska, Aleksandar, Dutsov, Alexandros A., Karamanlidis, Anne K., Scharf, Carlos, Bautista, Ciucci, Paolo, Claudio, Groff, Djuro, Huber, Eloy, Revilla, Janis, Ozolins, Javier, Naves, Juan, Seijas, Jörg, Albrecht, Klemen, Jerina, Marko, Jonozovič, Maryna, Shkvyria, Michal, Adamec, Néstor, Fernández, Pierre Ives, Quenette, Raido, Kont, Robin, Rigg, Santiago, Palazón, Selva, Nuria   +22 more
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Piezoelectric Origami Metamaterials for Enhanced Handwriting Recognition and Trajectory Tracking

Advanced Intelligent Discovery, EarlyView.
This study introduces origami metamaterials inspired by Kresling piezoelectric generators to enhance biometric authentication and handwriting trajectory recognition. Overcoming sensor limitations in conventional devices, the design enables multichannel data acquisition with fewer sensors, utilizing machine learning to accurately identify content ...
Yinzhi Jin, Ting Tan, Zhimiao Yan
wiley   +1 more source

Contribution of wildlife tourism in improving local communities’ livelihood in Burunge Wildlife Management Area in Tarangire Manyara Ecosystem, Tanzania

Discover Global Society
The overall objective of this study was to assess the role of wildlife tourism in improving the livelihood of communities in Burunge Wildlife Management Area (BWMA) by focusing on the economic and the socio-cultural roles.
Naza Mmbaga, Joseline Tarimo, Julius Modest   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identifying corridors for Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus) in a part of Eastern Himalayas, India

Frontiers in Conservation Science
The Asiatic black bear (Ursus thibetanus), classified as a vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List, is an important mammal species found in the state of Sikkim, India.
Malyasri Bhattacharya, Debanjan Sarkar, Sneha Pandey, Indranil Mondal, Sambandam Sathyakumar, R. Suresh Kumar, Gautam Talukdar   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Distribution pattern, population estimation and threats to the Indian Pangolin Manis crassicaudata (Mammalia: Pholidota: Manidae) in and around Pir Lasura National Park, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

Journal of Threatened Taxa, 2017
Baseline knowledge of distribution and abundance of a species whose population is facing decline throughout its distribution range is vital for its conservation planning.
Faraz Akrim, Tariq Mahmood, Riaz Hussain, Siddiqa Qasim, Imad-ul-din Zangi   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Synthesis of knowledge on the effects of fire and fire surrogates on wildlife in US dry forests [PDF]

, 2009
Summary: Dry forests throughout the United States are fire-dependent ecosystems, and much attention has been given to restoring their ecological function.
Fontaine, J.B., Kennedy, P.L.
core   +1 more source