The forage maturation hypothesis (FMH) states that energy intake for ungulates is
maximised when forage biomass is at intermediate levels. Nevertheless, metabolic allometry …

Land‐use changes and the expansion of protected areas (PAs) have amplified the
interaction between protected and unprotected areas worldwide. In this context,'interface …

Interfaces between protected areas and their peripheries in southern Africa are subject to
interactions between wildlife and livestock that vary in frequency and intensity. In these …

Environmental variations can influence the extent to which individuals interact with other
individuals by changing the value of grouping. It is well known that many species can form …

Climate change and variability pose a threat to wildlife resources in semi-arid savannahs.
With examples from selected protected areasin Southern Africa, this chapter highlights …

An understanding of the habitat selection patterns by wild herbivores is critical for adaptive
management, particularly towards ecosystem management and wildlife conservation in semi …

Sub-Saharan social-ecological systems are undergoing changes in environmental
conditions, including modifications in rainfall pattern and biodiversity loss. Consequences of …

Context Determining the appropriate scale at which to study species' interactions with their
environment is a great challenge. Objective We investigated the spatial extent at which …

Water availability significantly influences bird and mammal ecology in terrestrial ecosystems.
However, our understanding of the role of water as a limiting resource for birds and …

In arid regions, pans form a critical water source that supports local communities, livestock,
and wildlife, with readily available water resources. However, these waterbodies are …