Habitat condition is a vital ecological attribute in wildlife conservation and management in
protected areas, including the Burunge wildlife management areas in Tanzania. Traditional …

The social and spatial organisation of avian societies is often complex and dynamic with
individuals socialising with others in a local population. Although social interactions can …

Carbon sequestration in earth surface is higher than the atmosphere, and the amount of
carbon stored in wetlands is much greater than all other land surfaces. The purpose of this …

Social information gathered by observing others often supplements personal information
collected from direct interactions with the physical environment during decision-making …

Predation is well known to have substantial effects on behaviour and fitness in many
animals. In songbirds, nest predation is rarely observed directly, so that research focusses …

With the changing climate, there is an increasing emphasis on drought-resistant varieties,
including the ability to maintain quality production. As there is also interest in ancient wheat …

The forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) is a national Class I protected wild animal in
China, and the IUCN Red list classifies it as globally endangered. It has significant value in …

Understanding factors affecting the demographic status and spatial distribution of large
mammals is of major relevance in wildlife conservation and management. This is particularly …

Birds sing to compete for a partner and territory. The substantial evidence supporting this
dual function of birdsong is predominantly based on ecological research conducted in the …

For most seasonal organisms, successful reproduction requires synchronising the rearing
period of the offspring with the timing of food availability. Individuals must therefore use cues …