The dispersal syndrome hypothesis: how animals shaped fruit traits, and how they did not
Fleshy fruits have evolved multiple times and display a tremendous diversity of colours,
shapes, aromas and textures. For over a century this was attributed, at least in part, to …
shapes, aromas and textures. For over a century this was attributed, at least in part, to …
Seasonal variability in the diet and feeding ecology of black‐and‐white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) in Ranomafana National Park, southeastern Madagascar
Objectives We characterized the diet and foraging ecology of the black‐and‐white ruffed
lemur (Varecia variegata), a specialized frugivore, and investigated behavioral strategies …
lemur (Varecia variegata), a specialized frugivore, and investigated behavioral strategies …
Do functional traits offset the effects of fragmentation? The case of large‐bodied diurnal lemur species
Primates worldwide are faced with increasing threats making them more vulnerable to
extinction. Anthropogenic disturbances, such as habitat degradation and fragmentation, are …
extinction. Anthropogenic disturbances, such as habitat degradation and fragmentation, are …
Signal and reward in wild fleshy fruits: Does fruit scent predict nutrient content?
Plant species with fleshy fruits offer animals rewards such as sugar, protein, and fat, to feed
on their fruits and disperse their seeds. They have also evolved visual and olfactory signals …
on their fruits and disperse their seeds. They have also evolved visual and olfactory signals …
Comparative genomic analysis of sifakas (Propithecus) reveals selection for folivory and high heterozygosity despite endangered status
Sifakas (genus Propithecus) are critically endangered, large-bodied diurnal lemurs that eat
leaf-based diets and show corresponding anatomical and microbial adaptations to folivory …
leaf-based diets and show corresponding anatomical and microbial adaptations to folivory …
Lemur food plants as options for forest restoration in Madagascar
KJE Steffens - Restoration Ecology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
The outcome of restoration plantings depends on the selection of plant species and their
traits. Regeneration could be facilitated and diversified by attracting native seed dispersers …
traits. Regeneration could be facilitated and diversified by attracting native seed dispersers …
Parks and reserves in Madagascar: managing biodiversity for a sustainable future
PO Waeber, S Rafanoharana… - … Areas, National Parks …, 2020 - books.google.com
Madagascar has an extended network of over 100 protected areas with various IUCN status
covering more than 10% of terrestrial landscapes and seascapes. The location of these …
covering more than 10% of terrestrial landscapes and seascapes. The location of these …
The ecology and evolution of fruit odor: implications for primate seed dispersal
Primates are now known to possess a keen sense of smell that serves them in various
contexts, including feeding. Many primate species are frugivorous and provide essential …
contexts, including feeding. Many primate species are frugivorous and provide essential …
The potential conservation value of anthropogenically modified habitat for the Endangered moor macaque Macaca maura in Sulawesi, Indonesia
EP Riley, A Albani, AA Zak, L Germani, JM Rothman… - Oryx, 2023 - cambridge.org
Human-induced land-use change has resulted in substantial loss and degradation of habitat
for forest-dwelling wildlife. The moor macaque Macaca maura, an Endangered primate …
for forest-dwelling wildlife. The moor macaque Macaca maura, an Endangered primate …
An invasive species spread by threatened diurnal lemurs impacts rainforest structure in Madagascar
Invasive species are a major threat to biodiversity and ecosystem function. Thus,
understanding their spread and ecological impacts is critical for management and control …
understanding their spread and ecological impacts is critical for management and control …