Sympatric carnivores compete for similar resources which may lead to dominant species
influencing the ecology of subordinate ones. However, carnivores often make use of …

Livestock is represented in big cat diets throughout the world. Husbandry approaches aim to
reduce depredation, which may influence patterns of prey choice, but whether felids have a …

Information on the spatial and temporal patterns of losses caused by leopard (Panthera
pardus) in terms of human attacks and livestock depredation in the human‐dominated …

Management zones feature prominently in conservation planning, particularly at large
spatial scales, but prioritization of areas of concern is required to focus efforts and limited …

AGRICULTURE and biodiversity are both key elements of the South African economy. The
management and use of livestock in support of society has been a feature of the peoples of …

Apex predators in terrestrial ecosystems, such as leopards in the African savanna, feed on a
wide variety of prey species, yet it is unknown whether individuals specialize on certain prey …

Broad-based species comparisons across mammalian orders suggest a number of factors
that might influence the evolution of large brains. However, the relationship between these …

Protected areas are traditionally the foundation of conservation strategy, but land not
formally protected is of particular importance for the conservation of large carnivores …

Carnivore—livestock conflict has been a driver of human—carnivore conflict since the
domestication of ungulates and needs to be addressed to secure the conservation of …

Wildlife conservation and management in human-dominated landscapes are major
concerns for wildlife ecologists and managers. The dynamics of human disturbance …