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 …

The world's primates have been severely impacted in diverse and profound ways by
anthropogenic pressures. Here, we evaluate the impact of various infrastructures and …

Among mammals, the order Primates is exceptional in having a high taxonomic richness in
which the taxa are arboreal, semiterrestrial, or terrestrial. Although habitual terrestriality is …

Objectives We characterized the diet and foraging ecology of the black‐and‐white ruffed
lemur (Varecia variegata), a specialized frugivore, and investigated behavioral strategies …

Increasing anthropogenic disturbances in Madagascar are exerting constrains on endemic
Malagasy lemurs and their habitats, with possible effects on their health and survival. An …

Sifakas (genus Propithecus) are critically endangered, large-bodied diurnal lemurs that eat
leaf-based diets and show corresponding anatomical and microbial adaptations to folivory …

Simple Summary When wildlife cross roads, they risk fatality due to collisions with
automobiles and motorbikes. As road infrastructure networks rapidly expand globally …

Given the current rate of habitat degradation and loss in the tropics, data on primate
population densities and habitat use are indispensable for assessing conservation status …

Background Captive animals, compared to their wild counterparts, generally harbor
imbalanced gut microbiota owing, in part, to their altered diets. This imbalance is particularly …

Habitat fragmentation and overexploitation of natural resources are the most prevalent and
severe threats to biodiversity in tropical forests. Several studies have estimated the effect of …