A review of field techniques to estimate lion presence and abundance
SB Mwampeta, E Røskaft, R Fyumagwa… - Mammal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Since the 1990s, the number of lions (Panthera leo) has declined by about 43% across
African range states. Reliable lion population estimates can contribute to effective …
African range states. Reliable lion population estimates can contribute to effective …
A review of spotted hyaena population estimates highlights the need for greater utilisation of spatial capture-recapture methods
As apex predators with a regulating effect on interspecific competitors and prey
demographics, monitoring of spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) population trends can …
demographics, monitoring of spotted hyaena (Crocuta crocuta) population trends can …
Toward accurate and precise estimates of lion density
NB Elliot, AM Gopalaswamy - Conservation Biology, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Reliable estimates of animal density are fundamental to understanding ecological
processes and population dynamics. Furthermore, their accuracy is vital to conservation …
processes and population dynamics. Furthermore, their accuracy is vital to conservation …
Assessing the performance of index calibration survey methods to monitor populations of wide‐ranging low‐density carnivores
Apex carnivores are wide‐ranging, low‐density, hard to detect, and declining throughout
most of their range, making population monitoring both critical and challenging. Rapid and …
most of their range, making population monitoring both critical and challenging. Rapid and …
A spatial capture–recapture model for group‐living species
Group living in species can have complex consequences for individuals, populations, and
ecosystems. Therefore, estimating group density and size is often essential for …
ecosystems. Therefore, estimating group density and size is often essential for …
Drivers of leopard (Panthera pardus) habitat use and relative abundance in Africa's largest transfrontier conservation area
CE Searle, DT Bauer, MK Kesch, JE Hunt… - Biological …, 2020 - Elsevier
Transfrontier conservation areas (TFCAs) have the potential to provide havens for large
carnivores while preserving connectivity across wider mixed-use landscapes. However …
carnivores while preserving connectivity across wider mixed-use landscapes. However …
Advances in population ecology and species interactions in mammals
The study of mammals has promoted the development and testing of many ideas in
contemporary ecology. Here we address recent developments in foraging and habitat …
contemporary ecology. Here we address recent developments in foraging and habitat …
Lion and spotted hyena distributions within a buffer area of the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem
SB Mwampeta, CM Wilton, IJ Mkasanga, LM Masinde… - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
Most large carnivore populations are declining due to anthropogenic activities including
direct persecution, prey depletion, habitat loss and degradation. protected areas (PAs) can …
direct persecution, prey depletion, habitat loss and degradation. protected areas (PAs) can …
Simulation-based assessment of the performance of hierarchical abundance estimators for camera trap surveys of unmarked species
Abstract Knowledge on animal abundances is essential in ecology, but is complicated by
low detectability of many species. This has led to a widespread use of hierarchical models …
low detectability of many species. This has led to a widespread use of hierarchical models …
N-mixture models provide informative crocodile (Crocodylus moreletii) abundance estimates in dynamic environments
Estimates of animal abundance provide essential information for population ecological
studies. However, the recording of individuals in the field can be challenging, and accurate …
studies. However, the recording of individuals in the field can be challenging, and accurate …