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View article: Mapping Multiple Wild Pig Species’ Population Dynamics in Southeast Asia During the African Swine Fever Outbreak (2018–2024)
Mapping Multiple Wild Pig Species’ Population Dynamics in Southeast Asia During the African Swine Fever Outbreak (2018–2024) Open
The 2018 arrival of African swine fever (ASF) in China was followed by reports of wild pig deaths across most countries in Southeast Asia. However, the magnitude and duration of population‐level impacts of ASF on wild pig species remain un…
View article: Prioritising natural heritage: Evaluating distribution, threats, and conservation needs of species recovery targets in Vietnam
Prioritising natural heritage: Evaluating distribution, threats, and conservation needs of species recovery targets in Vietnam Open
Our study addresses the urgent need to identify and prioritise threatened species in Vietnam for conservation and recovery. With a focus on Vulnerable, Endangered, and Critically Endangered species with high levels of endemicity (> 50% of …
View article: Niche suitability and spatial distribution patterns of anurans in a unique Ecoregion mosaic of Northern Pakistan
Niche suitability and spatial distribution patterns of anurans in a unique Ecoregion mosaic of Northern Pakistan Open
The lack of information regarding biodiversity status hampers designing and implementing conservation strategies and achieving future targets. Northern Pakistan consists of a unique ecoregion mosaic which supports a myriad of environmental…
View article: Home ranges and activity patterns of Sunda pangolins Manis javanica (Pholidota: Manidae) in Vietnam
Home ranges and activity patterns of Sunda pangolins Manis javanica (Pholidota: Manidae) in Vietnam Open
This study provides an update on the movement ecology of the Sunda pangolin (Manis javanica) in three distinct ecoregions of Vietnam. Using radio telemetry, we tracked 12 pangolins rescued from the illegal wildlife trade and translocated t…
View article: Living on the Edge: The Impacts of Buffer Zones on Wetland Carnivores in Vietnam
Living on the Edge: The Impacts of Buffer Zones on Wetland Carnivores in Vietnam Open
Wetlands in the Mekong Delta of southern Vietnam support populations of globally threatened species, including Hairy-nosed otter (Lutra sumatrana) and, historically, Fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus). However, protected areas in the so…
View article: Montane Grassland Resources Drive Gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla) Nesting Behaviours in the Ebo Forest, Littoral Region, Cameroon
Montane Grassland Resources Drive Gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla) Nesting Behaviours in the Ebo Forest, Littoral Region, Cameroon Open
Great apes show strong attachment to their nesting sites which provides them with substantial survival elements. Their nesting behaviors are influenced by geographical and ecological variables including habitat type, slope, elevation gradi…
View article: Development of a Fixed-Wing Drone System for Aerial Insect Sampling
Development of a Fixed-Wing Drone System for Aerial Insect Sampling Open
Most current insect research techniques are ground-based and provide scarce information about flying insects in the planetary boundary layer (PBL), which remains a poorly studied ecological niche. To address this gap, we developed a new in…
View article: Home ranges and activity patterns of Sunda pangolins (Manis javanica) in Vietnam
Home ranges and activity patterns of Sunda pangolins (Manis javanica) in Vietnam Open
Current knowledge of Sunda pangolin ( Manis javanica ) movement ecology has only been recorded from a small island in Singapore, which may not be representative of their range throughout Southeast Asia. Here we provide an update on Sunda p…
View article: Southern Extension of Raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides (Mammalia: Carnivora: Canidae) range in Vietnam with comments on its conservation status in the country
Southern Extension of Raccoon dog Nyctereutes procyonoides (Mammalia: Carnivora: Canidae) range in Vietnam with comments on its conservation status in the country Open
Although the Raccoon dog ( Nyctereutes procyonoides ) has a wide global distribution, little is known about its population in Vietnam. The species is considered rare in Vietnam and few records have been published since 2004; though it is w…
View article: Renal morphophysiology is not a significant correlate of observable body condition in Masked Palm Civets (Paguma larvata)
Renal morphophysiology is not a significant correlate of observable body condition in Masked Palm Civets (Paguma larvata) Open
BackgroundViverrid species such as Masked Palm Civets (Paguma larvata) are commonly hunted and widely trafficked in Southeast Asia. Anti-poaching and anti-trafficking efforts to intercept trafficked animals are increasing in countries wher…
View article: Status, threats, and overlap of globally important pangolins and threatened small carnivores in a disturbed wetland mosaic of southern Vietnam
Status, threats, and overlap of globally important pangolins and threatened small carnivores in a disturbed wetland mosaic of southern Vietnam Open
The U Minh wetlands of southern Vietnam in Ca Mau and Kieng Giang provinces are a degraded, peat-swamp wetland mosaic known to retain several globally threatened species. We deployed intensive, targeted camera-traps across U Minh Thuong Na…
View article: 101 years of biofluorescent animal studies: trends in literature, novel hypotheses, and best practices moving forward
101 years of biofluorescent animal studies: trends in literature, novel hypotheses, and best practices moving forward Open
Biofluorescent animals have become a recent trend in natural history publishing. While the functions and origins of biofluorescence in fauna remains somewhat controversial, trends in biofluorescence throughout published literature may eluc…
View article: Evolutionary dynamics shape two passive defensive mechanisms in Neotropical snake radiations
Evolutionary dynamics shape two passive defensive mechanisms in Neotropical snake radiations Open
We mapped the distribution of two defensive behaviors (balling and head hiding) of Neotropical snakes to evaluate its distribution in distinct phylogenetic groups. Balling behavior was observed in 58 out of the 167 examined species across …
View article: First report of intraspecific variation in wing translucency for a Neotropical bat species
First report of intraspecific variation in wing translucency for a Neotropical bat species Open
Although most variation regarding bat colouration has been recorded for fur, there have also been a few bat species for which intraspecific variation in wing translucency has been reported. However, all records are from the Paleotropics, w…
View article: Exotic Hobos: Release, escape, and potential secondary dispersal of African red-headed agamas (<i>Agama picticauda</i>PETERS, 1877) through the Florida railway systems
Exotic Hobos: Release, escape, and potential secondary dispersal of African red-headed agamas (<i>Agama picticauda</i>PETERS, 1877) through the Florida railway systems Open
Context Invasive reptile species are introduced and established through a variety of distribution channels (e.g. accidental/intentional release by pet owners, hitchhiking on imported goods), and can be detrimental to native ecosystems. Und…
View article: Sorry, we’re open: Golden Open Access and inequality in the natural sciences
Sorry, we’re open: Golden Open Access and inequality in the natural sciences Open
Global Open Access (GOA) journals make research more accessible and therefore more citable; however, the publication fees associated with GOA journals can be costly and therefore not a viable option for many researchers seeking high-impact…
View article: Discovery of the first male specimen of Tantilla hendersoni Stafford, 2004 (Squamata: Colubridae), from a new locality in central Belize
Discovery of the first male specimen of Tantilla hendersoni Stafford, 2004 (Squamata: Colubridae), from a new locality in central Belize Open
Tantilla hendersoni Stafford, 2004 was described based on a single female specimen from Cayo District, Belize, and is the only snake species considered to be endemic to the country. We report the discovery of a second specimen, the first …