Understanding the drivers of S outheast A sian biodiversity loss

AC Hughes - Ecosphere, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Southeast Asia (SE Asia) is a known global hotspot of biodiversity and endemism,
yet the region is also one of the most biotically threatened. Ecosystems across the region are …

[HTML][HTML] Canine olfaction: physiology, behavior, and possibilities for practical applications

A Kokocińska-Kusiak, M Woszczyło, M Zybala… - Animals, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Dogs have an extraordinary olfactory capability, which far exceeds that of
humans. Dogs' sense of smell seems to be the main sense, allowing them to not only gather …

Comparing the effectiveness of metagenomics and metabarcoding for diet analysis of a leaf‐feeding monkey (Pygathrix nemaeus)

A Srivathsan, JCM Sha, AP Vogler… - Molecular ecology …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Faecal samples are of great value as a non‐invasive means to gather information on the
genetics, distribution, demography, diet and parasite infestation of endangered species …

[HTML][HTML] Using scent detection dogs in conservation settings: a review of scientific literature regarding their selection

SC Beebe, TJ Howell, PC Bennett - Frontiers in veterinary science, 2016 - frontiersin.org
Dogs are widely used for scent detection work, assisting in searches for, among other things,
missing persons, explosives, and even cancers. They are also increasingly used in …

Identifying suitable detection dogs

JJ La Toya, GS Baxter, PJ Murray - Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2017 - Elsevier
Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are versatile resources for humans due to a number
of their physical and behavioural characteristics. Because of dogs' olfactory acuity they have …

[HTML][HTML] Deep neural networks for automated detection of marine mammal species

Y Shiu, KJ Palmer, MA Roch, E Fleishman, X Liu… - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
Deep neural networks have advanced the field of detection and classification and allowed
for effective identification of signals in challenging data sets. Numerous time-critical …

[HTML][HTML] Methodological considerations in canine olfactory detection research

L Lazarowski, S Krichbaum, LE DeGreeff… - Frontiers in veterinary …, 2020 - frontiersin.org
Dogs are increasingly used in a wide range of detection tasks including explosives,
narcotics, medical, and wildlife detection. Research on detection dog performance is …

Critical review of dog detection and the influences of physiology, training, and analytical methodologies

JE Hayes, PD McGreevy, SL Forbes, G Laing… - Talanta, 2018 - Elsevier
Detection dogs serve a plethora of roles within modern society, and are relied upon to
identify threats such as explosives and narcotics. Despite their importance, research and …

[HTML][HTML] Accuracy and efficiency of detection dogs: a powerful new tool for koala conservation and management

RH Cristescu, E Foley, A Markula, G Jackson… - Scientific Reports, 2015 - nature.com
Accurate data on presence/absence and spatial distribution for fauna species is key to their
conservation. Collecting such data, however, can be time consuming, laborious and costly …

Non‐invasive methods for monitoring weasels: emerging technologies and priorities for future research

DS Jachowski, SM Bergeson, SR Cotey… - Mammal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract Weasels (genus Mustela and Neogale) are of management concern as declining
native species in some regions and invasive species in others. Regardless of the need to …