The black‐footed cat, a small felid endemic to southern Africa, is particularly vulnerable to
killing by larger carnivores while also being prone to developing renal diseases. Here, we …

Abstract Knowledge of habitat suitability (HS) is required for effective conservation planning,
yet it can be difficult to obtain. In the absence of local HS information, managers often use …

Absence of apex predators simplifies food chains, leading to trophic degradation of
ecosystems and diminution of the services they provide. However, most predators do not …

Human-wildlife interaction is one of the major challenges for managers and conservationists
in the current century. Coexistence between humans and wildlife is possible and can be …

Local knowledge regarding the movements and space-use of large carnivores can inform
species' management, conservation planning, and strategies for reducing human-wildlife …

Hazing has been advocated as a non-lethal solution to human-predator conflicts, but the
efficacy of hazing is not well documented, especially for mountain lions. We conducted a …

Mammals figure prominently in tropical ecology because of their role in seed dispersal,
herbivore control, and nutrient cycling. Urbanization is a conservation concern for mammals …

Ecological corridors are one of the best, and possibly only viable, management tools to
maintain biodiversity at large scales and to allow species, and ecological processes, to track …

These comments are submitted on behalf of the Center for Biological Diversity (the “Center”)
regarding the Sargent Ranch Quarry Project (“Project”). The Center has reviewed the Draft …

The presence of large carnivores close to people poses unique challenges for wildlife
managers working to maintain fully functioning ecosystems while simultaneously minimizing …