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View article: Seasonal shifts in olive baboon (<i>Papio anubis</i>) activity budgets at Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria: adaptive strategies in a changing environment
Seasonal shifts in olive baboon (<i>Papio anubis</i>) activity budgets at Kainji Lake National Park, Nigeria: adaptive strategies in a changing environment Open
Understanding the activity budgets of primates is essential for assessing behavioral adaptations to environmental changes. This study investigates the seasonal variation in activity budgets of olive baboons (Papio anubis) in Kainji Lake Na…
View article: Flower beetles across the Guineo‐Congolian forest: Intra‐ and interspecific habitat use at two spatial scales
Flower beetles across the Guineo‐Congolian forest: Intra‐ and interspecific habitat use at two spatial scales Open
The Guineo‐Congolian forests, extending from Sierra Leone to Uganda, are recognized as one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth. Species distribution in these forests follows distinct patterns, including interconnected species with mini…
View article: What’s for dinner? How sex and size affect the diet of Trionyx triunguis across Africa
What’s for dinner? How sex and size affect the diet of Trionyx triunguis across Africa Open
ow species interact with their environments is critical to ensuring proper conservation action. Interactions come in many forms, but one of the most basic and least studied for tropical freshwater chelonians seems to be their diet, a proxy…
View article: Predation of an adult Aesculapian snake Zamenis longissimus by a western whip snake Hierophis viridiflavus
Predation of an adult Aesculapian snake Zamenis longissimus by a western whip snake Hierophis viridiflavus Open
View article: A survey of turtles along the Da River in Vietnam, with insights into the Critically Endangered Rafetus swinhoei
A survey of turtles along the Da River in Vietnam, with insights into the Critically Endangered Rafetus swinhoei Open
Vietnam harbours one of Asia’s richest turtle biodiversities, yet knowledge of the distribution and abundance of Vietnamese turtles remains sparce. This study focuses on the turtle community along the Da River in northern Vietnam. Using a …
View article: Viral threats: the role of TikTok in facilitating trade in CITES-listed species in Lomé, Togo
Viral threats: the role of TikTok in facilitating trade in CITES-listed species in Lomé, Togo Open
Wild meat trade poses significant threats to biodiversity and human health. Despite these threats, trade and consumption are increasing, driven largely by growing demand in urban centers. Easy access to the internet and social media platfo…
View article: Microcosms and Mesocosms: Small‐Scale Experiments, Big Impacts for Tropical Ecology
Microcosms and Mesocosms: Small‐Scale Experiments, Big Impacts for Tropical Ecology Open
Microcosms and mesocosms—controlled experimental ecosystems—have revolutionised ecological research by providing a bridge between theoretical models and real‐world complexity. These systems allow researchers to isolate and manipulate envir…
View article: Confirmed Wild Reproduction and Distribution Records of Palea steindachneri in Northern Vietnam, with Notes on Sympatric Pelodiscus sp. in Dam-Impacted Habitats
Confirmed Wild Reproduction and Distribution Records of Palea steindachneri in Northern Vietnam, with Notes on Sympatric Pelodiscus sp. in Dam-Impacted Habitats Open
Previous studies have consistently reported the detrimental impact of dam construction on natural populations of softshell turtles across East and Southeast Asia, with particularly severe effects on large-bodied species. The Wattle-necked …
View article: Beyond Description: Unlocking the Predictive Potential of African Ecology
Beyond Description: Unlocking the Predictive Potential of African Ecology Open
Ecology's strength lies in its ability to explain and predict interactions between organisms and their environment. However, African ecological research has historically been dominated by descriptive studies, focusing on biodiversity patte…
View article: Weaving the Middle Spaces Between Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge for Biodiversity Conservation and Ecology
Weaving the Middle Spaces Between Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge for Biodiversity Conservation and Ecology Open
Africa's unparalleled biodiversity and cultural heritage are closely tied to Indigenous Peoples (IP) and their traditional ecological knowledge (TEK) systems, which offers vital insights into conservation and sustainability. This editorial…
View article: Prime Basking Sites and Communal Basking in the Lizard, Lacerta bilineata; High Risk for Juveniles?
Prime Basking Sites and Communal Basking in the Lizard, Lacerta bilineata; High Risk for Juveniles? Open
Sunlight and the heat it provides are important ecological resources for reptiles especially for those species living in temperate zones that bask extensively to maximize heat uptake. Sun basking has both benefits and costs for reptiles, g…
View article: Assessing the Provisioning of Ecosystem Services Provided by the Relics Forest in Togo’s Mono Biosphere Reserve
Assessing the Provisioning of Ecosystem Services Provided by the Relics Forest in Togo’s Mono Biosphere Reserve Open
In most Sub-Saharan African countries, such as Togo, forest ecosystems provide ecosystem services to the local population. These ecosystem services are of vital importance to the local populations, who depend on the benefits derived from t…
View article: Potential impacts of refugee camps on wetland herpetofauna in Uganda
Potential impacts of refugee camps on wetland herpetofauna in Uganda Open
Wetlands are one of the world’s fastest shrinking ecosystems, yet they are home to roughly 43% of all reptile and amphibian species. Sub-Saharan Africa has the fastest growing human population on the planet while also experiencing signific…
View article: SPECIES RICHNESS AND VARIATION IN THE COMMUNITY COMPOSITION OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES IN FOUR SITES OF THE DAHOMEY GAP IN BENIN, WEST AFRICA
SPECIES RICHNESS AND VARIATION IN THE COMMUNITY COMPOSITION OF AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES IN FOUR SITES OF THE DAHOMEY GAP IN BENIN, WEST AFRICA Open
In order to analyze the community composition of herpetofauna in the Dahomey Gap area in West Africa, we studied the amphibians and reptiles of distinct sites in Benin. Our aims were to highlight whether these communities are homogeneous (…
View article: Attitudes and Perceptions of Local Communities towards Nile Crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) in the Sudd Wetlands, South Sudan
Attitudes and Perceptions of Local Communities towards Nile Crocodiles (Crocodylus niloticus) in the Sudd Wetlands, South Sudan Open
Conflicts between human populations and Nile crocodiles are widespread with crocodiles posing significant threats to fisherfolk and riverine communities across r-Saharan Africa. Hundreds of deadly attacks take place annually, and mortality…
View article: Diet of the Galam white-lipped frog Amnirana galamensis in southern Nigeria deduced from faecal samples
Diet of the Galam white-lipped frog Amnirana galamensis in southern Nigeria deduced from faecal samples Open
View article: Application of Univariate Diversity Metrics to the Study of the Population Ecology of the Lizard Lacerta bilineata in an Ecotonal Habitat
Application of Univariate Diversity Metrics to the Study of the Population Ecology of the Lizard Lacerta bilineata in an Ecotonal Habitat Open
The expansion of human activities across natural environments is now well known. This includes agricultural activities that effectively render many former natural environments sterile habitats for animals. Very often, what remains of the n…
View article: Attempted predation of a chameleon Chamaeleo gracilis by Blanding’s tree snake Toxicodryas blandingii
Attempted predation of a chameleon Chamaeleo gracilis by Blanding’s tree snake Toxicodryas blandingii Open
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View article: A global analysis of field body temperatures of active squamates in relation to climate and behaviour
A global analysis of field body temperatures of active squamates in relation to climate and behaviour Open
Aim Squamate fitness is affected by body temperature, which in turn is influenced by environmental temperatures and, in many species, by exposure to solar radiation. The biophysical drivers of body temperature have been widely studied, but…
View article: Nesting trees used by a pest bird (Village Weaver, <i>Ploceus cucullatus</i>): a large field survey suggests further human conflicts with local stakeholders in Southern Nigeria
Nesting trees used by a pest bird (Village Weaver, <i>Ploceus cucullatus</i>): a large field survey suggests further human conflicts with local stakeholders in Southern Nigeria Open
The village weaver ( Ploceus cucullatus ) is a common colonial nesting bird widespread throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. It is known to weave its nests from leaf strips from a variety of tree species (mainly coconuts trees, oil palm trees) as…
View article: A Threat Analysis for the World's Most Threatened Turtle (Rafetus Swinhoei)
A Threat Analysis for the World's Most Threatened Turtle (Rafetus Swinhoei) Open
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View article: Interviews in ecology and conservation biology: A hidden treasure for the African ecologist
Interviews in ecology and conservation biology: A hidden treasure for the African ecologist Open
Scientific exploration of the African continent, particularly during the 1700s and 1800s, was greatly supported by often unrecognised but essential contributions of native hunters, guides, translators, and cultural intermediaries. Their in…
View article: Optimising faecal sample storage and DNA extraction procedures to help the implementation of forest elephant conservation strategies
Optimising faecal sample storage and DNA extraction procedures to help the implementation of forest elephant conservation strategies Open
Faecal samples are an important source of genetic information for studies of wild animals. The quality and quantity of faecal DNA can, however, be affected by different factors. Our goal was to compare different dung sample storage and DNA…
View article: Trophic Resource Use by Sympatric vs. Allopatric Pelomedusid Turtles in West African Forest Waterbodies
Trophic Resource Use by Sympatric vs. Allopatric Pelomedusid Turtles in West African Forest Waterbodies Open
Organisms that are similar in size, morphological characteristics, and adaptations, including vertebrates, often coexist by partitioning the available resources (food, space, and time). So, studies of the dynamics of these cases of coexist…
View article: “Heaven” of Data Deficient Species: The Conservation Status of the Endemic Amphibian Fauna of Vietnam
“Heaven” of Data Deficient Species: The Conservation Status of the Endemic Amphibian Fauna of Vietnam Open
Predicting the true status of Data Deficient (DD) species is a prominent theme in recent conservation biology, but there still is much debate regarding the conservation approach that should be used for DD taxa and no definitive conclusions…
View article: Ecology in a troubled continent
Ecology in a troubled continent Open
Ecology is a global science that examines various levels of biological organisation (organism, species, population, community, guild, trophic level, etc) and spatial dimensions of biological–physical interactions (habitat, niche, ecosystem…
View article: DIVERSITY PATTERNS OF RODENT ASSEMBLAGES IN THE NORTH OF FAZAO-MALFAKASSA NATIONAL PARK (TOGO)
DIVERSITY PATTERNS OF RODENT ASSEMBLAGES IN THE NORTH OF FAZAO-MALFAKASSA NATIONAL PARK (TOGO) Open
The rodent assemblages were studied in different habitat types in the northern part of the Fazao-Malfakassa National Park located in central-western Togo, West Africa. A suite of different methods was applied, including face-by-face interv…
View article: A preliminary assessment of chelonian diversity in the montane forests of two areas in northern Vietnam
A preliminary assessment of chelonian diversity in the montane forests of two areas in northern Vietnam Open
Very little is known of the ecology and distribution of Vietnamese tortoises and freshwater turtles, even though Vietnam is one of the world’s hotspots of chelonian diversity and, according to the International Union for the Conservation o…