The future of sub-Saharan Africa's biodiversity in the face of climate and societal change
Many of the world's most biodiverse regions are found in the poorest and second most
populous continent of Africa; a continent facing exceptional challenges. Africa is projected to …
populous continent of Africa; a continent facing exceptional challenges. Africa is projected to …
Primate conservation: Lessons learned in the last 20 years can guide future efforts
CA Chapman, CA Peres - Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Twenty years ago, we published an assessment of the threats facing primates and with the
passing of two decades, we re‐evaluate identified threats, consider emerging pressures …
passing of two decades, we re‐evaluate identified threats, consider emerging pressures …
Integrating artificial intelligence in biodiversity conservation: bridging classical and modern approaches
Preserving biodiversity is crucial for maintaining ecological balance; however, traditional
conservation methods often face various limitations. In most cases, the efficacy of these …
conservation methods often face various limitations. In most cases, the efficacy of these …
Respiratory disease patterns in rural Western Uganda, 2019–2022
TE Weary, P Tusiime, S Tuhaise… - Frontiers in …, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Respiratory disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the
developing world, but prospective studies of temporal patterns and risk factors are rare …
developing world, but prospective studies of temporal patterns and risk factors are rare …
The Critically Endangered Hainan Gibbon (Nomascus hainanus) Population Increases but not at the Maximum Possible Rate
G Liu, X Lu, Z Liu, Z Xie, X Qi, J Zhou, X Hong… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
With the ongoing global biodiversity crisis in the Anthropocene, it is critical to understand
how to save endangered species to “bend the curve” of biodiversity decline. The Hainan …
how to save endangered species to “bend the curve” of biodiversity decline. The Hainan …
30 years brings changes to the arthropod community of Kibale National Park, Uganda
EA Opito, T Alanko, U Kalbitzer, M Nummelin… - Biotropica, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
World‐wide declines in arthropod abundance and diversity are a major concern, particularly
given their importance in ecosystem functioning. Yet, data documenting long‐term trends …
given their importance in ecosystem functioning. Yet, data documenting long‐term trends …
Common cold viruses circulating in children threaten wild chimpanzees through asymptomatic adult carriers
TE Weary, T Pappas, P Tusiime, S Tuhaise, E Otali… - Scientific Reports, 2024 - nature.com
Reverse zoonotic respiratory diseases threaten great apes across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Studies of wild chimpanzees have identified the causative agents of most respiratory …
Studies of wild chimpanzees have identified the causative agents of most respiratory …
Impacts of COVID-19 on biodiversity conservation and community networks at Kibale National Park, Uganda
Conservation, like all aspects of society, was severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although there have been projections and speculations about impacts on conservation …
Although there have been projections and speculations about impacts on conservation …
Pediatric Respiratory Pathogens Circulate in Children and Adults in Communities Near Susceptible Wild Great Ape Populations in Uganda
P Tusiime, T Weary, T Pappas… - Transboundary and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Respiratory infections are a leading cause of death in developing countries. Infants and
young children are especially susceptible to disease because they lack immunity, whereas …
young children are especially susceptible to disease because they lack immunity, whereas …
Primate population dynamics in Ngogo, Kibale National Park, Uganda, over nearly five decades
CA Chapman, S Angedakin, TM Butynski, JF Gogarten… - Primates, 2023 - Springer
Many anthropogenic-driven changes, such as hunting, have clear and immediate negative
impacts on wild primate populations, but others, like climate change, may take generations …
impacts on wild primate populations, but others, like climate change, may take generations …