Predators shape ecosystem structure and function through their direct and indirect effects on
prey, which permeate through ecological communities. Predators are often perceived as …

Science and conservation are often driven by different agendas, partly because many
researchers are reluctant to tackle applied topics perceived to be less competitive for …

In the 1960s wildlife ranching was a very small part of the agricultural sector, with a handful
of landowners using wildlife commercially. The realisation in the 1970s and 1980s that the …

Anthropogenic mortality of wildlife is typically inferred from measures of the absolute decline
in population numbers. However, increasing evidence suggests that indirect demographic …

Human–wildlife conflict is a significant problem that often results in retaliatory killing of
predators. Such conflict is particularly pronounced between humans and tigers Panthera …

The use of land for pastoralism is often associated with a reduction in the diversity and
abundance of wildlife and influences conflict between farmers and predators worldwide. We …

Estimation of survival rates is important for developing and evaluating conservation options
for large carnivores. However, telemetry studies for large carnivores are often characterized …

Simple Summary To better understand why retaliatory leopard killings caused by human-
wildlife conflict happen in rural farming communities in South Africa and how to prevent …

Human–carnivore conflict represents a global problem, negatively impacting carnivore
populations and local livelihoods worldwide. Game farming in South Africa has increased …

Human-carnivore conflict is a leading cause of large carnivore declines and minimizing
these conflicts is vital to maintaining viable carnivore populations. Often, however …