| small mammal diversity of mt. kenya based on carnivore fecal and surface bone remains. | ecological dynamics and faunal diversity documentation is normally conducted by direct observation and trapping of live animals. however, surveys of carnivore scat prey and surface bone remains, which are relatively inexpensive, can provide complementary data that expand carnivore diet breadth and may improve accuracy regarding inferences of the ecological dynamics of a given ecosystem. we used this inexpensive method to document species diversity variation with elevation on the leeward (sirimon ... | 2019 | 30348933 |
| widespread anticoagulant poison exposure in predators in a rapidly growing south african city. | anticoagulant rodenticides (ars) are used worldwide to control rodent populations. ars bioaccumulate across trophic levels and threaten non-target wildlife. we investigated the prevalence of ar exposure in seven predator species in the rapidly developing greater cape town region of south africa - a mosaic of natural, urban, and agricultural areas within a global biodiversity hotspot. we focused sampling on caracals (caracal caracal, n = 28) as part of a larger caracal ecology study, but also opp ... | 2019 | 30807948 |
| rural culture and the conservation of mackinders eagle owls (bubo capensis mackinderi) in kenya. | the author describes her fieldwork studying a population of mackinders eagle owls that live adjacent to small-scale farms in rural kenya. her study investigated the effects of farming practices on the diet and breeding ecology of the owls. she documented local people's attitudes toward owls since owls are taboo throughout africa. she describes a typical day in the field, the community aspect of her project, her unique experiences studying owls in kenya, and promotion of owl tourism. | 2008 | 18689078 |