Aim Global animal populations are in decline due to destruction and degradation of their
natural habitat. Understanding the factors that determine the distribution and density of …

High biodiversity and endemism combined with persistently high deforestation rates mark
Madagascar as one of the hottest biodiversity hot spots. Contemporary rising interest in …

Delimitation of cryptic species is increasingly based on genetic analyses but the integration
of distributional, morphological, behavioral, and ecological data offers unique …

Madagascar is a global biodiversity hotspot of conservation concern. The decline of natural
forest habitats due to shifting cultivation has been one of the major land use changes during …

Primates worldwide are faced with increasing threats making them more vulnerable to
extinction. Anthropogenic disturbances, such as habitat degradation and fragmentation, are …

Geopolitical strategies and transnational governance can synergistically interact to meet
strategic ambitions and environmental targets. International NGOs and their transnational …

Societal Impact Statement Recognizing Loudetia‐dominated grasslands were widespread
prior to human colonization highlights that open ecosystems were and continue to be an …

Human–wildlife interactions are usually centred on the conflict between local populations
and species that are perceived as problematic. To better understand the human dimension …

Madagascar's unique dry forests, particularly gallery and spiny forests, face severe threats
and are significantly understudied, leaving only a fraction of the original extent intact. Thus …

The rise in research investigating fragmentation and its impact on primates and other taxa
reflects the growing presence of fragmented landscapes themselves. Although numerous …