The nebulous ecology of native invasions
In the Anthropocene, alien species are no longer the only category of biological organism
establishing and rapidly spreading beyond historical boundaries. We review evidence …
establishing and rapidly spreading beyond historical boundaries. We review evidence …
Effects of large native herbivores on other animals
Large mammalian herbivores are major drivers of the structure and function of terrestrial
ecosystems world‐wide, and changes in their abundance have resulted in many …
ecosystems world‐wide, and changes in their abundance have resulted in many …
[图书][B] The Amboseli elephants: a long-term perspective on a long-lived mammal
CJ Moss, H Croze, PC Lee - 2019 - degruyter.com
Elephants have fascinated humans for millennia. Aristotle wrote of them with awe; Hannibal
used them in warfare; and John Donne called the elephant “Nature's greatest masterpiece …
used them in warfare; and John Donne called the elephant “Nature's greatest masterpiece …
A meta‐analysis of the impact of African elephants on savanna vegetation
R Guldemond, R Van Aarde - The Journal of Wildlife …, 2008 - Wiley Online Library
Large herbivores such as elephants (Loxodonta africana) apparently have a negative
impact on woody vegetation at moderate to high population densities. The confounding …
impact on woody vegetation at moderate to high population densities. The confounding …
Ecosystem‐scale effects of megafauna in African savannas
Natural protected areas are critically important in the effort to prevent large‐scale
megafaunal extinctions caused by hunting and habitat degradation. Yet such protection can …
megafaunal extinctions caused by hunting and habitat degradation. Yet such protection can …
Forage quality of savannas—Simultaneously mapping foliar protein and polyphenols for trees and grass using hyperspectral imagery
Savanna covers about two-thirds of Africa, with forage quantity and quality being important
factors determining the distribution and density of wildlife and domestic stock. Testing …
factors determining the distribution and density of wildlife and domestic stock. Testing …
Elephants in the understory: opposing direct and indirect effects of consumption and ecosystem engineering by megaherbivores
Positive indirect effects of consumers on their resources can stabilize food webs by
preventing overexploitation, but the coupling of trophic and non‐trophic interactions remains …
preventing overexploitation, but the coupling of trophic and non‐trophic interactions remains …
Functional connectivity within conservation networks: Delineating corridors for African elephants
CL Roever, RJ Van Aarde, K Leggett - Biological Conservation, 2013 - Elsevier
Managing multiple parks, reserves, and conservation areas collectively as conservation
networks is a recent, yet growing trend. But in order for these networks to be ecologically …
networks is a recent, yet growing trend. But in order for these networks to be ecologically …
[HTML][HTML] The value of elephants: A pluralist approach
Biodiversity conservation strategies may prioritise certain values of nature over others.
Whilst there will likely always be a need for compromise in conservation planning, the …
Whilst there will likely always be a need for compromise in conservation planning, the …
Are hippos Africa's most influential megaherbivore? A review of ecosystem engineering by the semi‐aquatic common hippopotamus
Megaherbivores perform vital ecosystem engineering roles, and have their last remaining
stronghold in Africa. Of Africa's remaining megaherbivores, the common hippopotamus …
stronghold in Africa. Of Africa's remaining megaherbivores, the common hippopotamus …