Inter-specific competition is considered one of the main selective pressures affecting species
distribution and coexistence. Different species vary in the way they forage in order to …

In recent decades, intensive techniques of livestock raising have flourished, which has
largely replaced traditional farming practices such as transhumance. These changes may …

Studies identifying interspecific competition require the investigation of negative long‐term
effects between sympatric species showing overlap in resource use. A potential for …

In alpine habitats, the seasonally marked climatic conditions generate seasonal and spatial
differences in forage availability for herbivores. Vegetation availability and quality during the …

The habitats of snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are heavily utilized as pasturelands on the
Tibetan Plateau. Livestock can benefit the snow leopard populations via providing extra prey …

The conflict between free-ranging livestock and wildlife is a serious conservation concern
across rural communities worldwide. Livestock may affect wild herbivores via direct …

The global increase of livestock has caused illegal intrusion of livestock into protected areas.
Until now, hotspot areas of illegal grazing have rarely been mapped, long-term monitoring …

Herbivory by wild and domestic ungulates can influence tree recruitment and understory
forest communities throughout the world. Herbivore‐driven declines in tree recruitment have …

The issue of agricultural land abandonment in southern Europe has raised concerns about
its impact on biodiversity. While abandoned areas can lead to positive developments like …

Co‐existing species at the same trophic level often segregate with respect to diet, habitat
use, or spatial distribution, reducing their direct competition for resources. However …