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

Mesocarnivores are of particular interest in wildlife management. Their adaptability makes
them a focus of public attention globally, as negative interactions with people occur …

Animals concentrate key nutrients in their bodies. In fenced wildlife reserves where nutrient
input and/or retention is low, the off‐site removal of animals may constitute a significant loss …

Context Mesopredators experience top down pressure from apex predators, which may lead
to behavioural changes such as spatial avoidance to reduce both interference and …

Human-wildlife conflicts may be unintended consequences of conservation successes and
rewilding, and could be exacerbated where baselines around biodiversity have shifted …

Human–wildlife interactions are increasing in severity due to climate change and
proliferating urbanization. Regions where human infrastructure and activity are rapidly …

Protected areas are becoming increasingly isolated refugia for large carnivores but remain
critical for their survival. Spotted hyaenas (Crocuta crocuta) are important members of the …

Investigations into the demographics of cryptic carnivores such as the near‐threatened
brown hyaena Parahyaena brunnea have been improved by recent developments in …

Many African large terrestrial mammals move through landscapes in search of food and
water. In north-central and north-eastern Namibia, high numbers of large mammals are …

Habitats of large herbivores have shrunk owing to the expansion of human activities.
Consequently, wild herbivores frequently venture into adjacent farmlands to forage for crops …