Despite the ecological importance of the four extant species of Hyaenidae, and the threats
they face globally, there has been no review of the nearly 100 years of published research …

From population estimates to social evolution, much of our understanding of the family
Hyaenidae is drawn from studies of known individuals. The extant species in this family …

Populations of large carnivores are declining at a rapid rate, primarily resulting from land
use change due to increasing human pressure. Such changes can restrict available habitat …

Populations of carnivore species outside protected areas may be of considerable
importance for conservation, as many protected areas do not provide sufficient space for …

Large carnivore populations are declining worldwide due to anthropogenic causes such as
habitat loss and human expansion into wild areas. Competition between large carnivores …

Aim Assessing the distribution and persistence of species across their range is a crucial
component of wildlife conservation. It demands data at adequate spatial scales and over …

Small, enclosed reserves are now common across Africa, and their conservation importance
as wildlife refuges is increasingly acknowledged. Whilst such reserves represent areas safe …

Wildlife activity patterns reflect both internal biological rhythms and adaptations to
environmental factors. Studies examining the impact of anthropogenic activities on wildlife …

The loading and unloading procedures play a pivotal role in the operational workflow of a
port. The effectiveness of these processes significantly influences the cost efficiency of ship …

Theo van der Sluis, Lin Cassidy, Chris Brooks, Piotr Wolski, Cornelis VanderPost, Piet Wit,
Rene Henkens, Michiel van Eupen, Keta Mosepele, Oggie Maruapula, Elmar Veenendaal …