In Africa, no other nonhuman animal fulfils the role of ecosystem engineers to the extent of
the elephant. However, little is known about the relationship between elephant modified …

The surrounding areas around the Chobe National Park having water and fertile soils, which
are preferred by both farmers and elephants, set the stage for a battle between humans and …

Fire and browsers are both consumers of vegetation. This chapter focuses on African
savannas because of the presence of both fire and largely intact, extant browser …

Browsers represent a challenge for breeding facilities because of their sensitivity to
nutritional management. Western Derby eland (Tautrotragus derbianus derbianus, WDE) is …

The 28-month study assessed the impacts of five syntopic medium-sized mammalian
browsers and one fire event in a woodland savanna in the Matobo Hills, Zimbabwe. Aspects …

Anthrax, an acute disease of homeotherms caused by soil-borne Bacillus anthracis is
implicated in dramatic declines in wildlife mainly in sub-Saharan Africa. Anthrax outbreaks …

The study evaluates the interactive effects of mammalian herbivores and trees on soil
biochemical properties of a semi-arid savanna ecosystem in South Africa. Composite soil …

Elephant damage was assessed in 1,007 Acacia trees and responses between Acacia
tortilis and A. kirkii in Ruaha National park were compared in 30 transects randomly placed …

African elephants are known to be important agents of structural and compositional changes
in several vegetation types in southern Africa. This is of concern for biodiversity conservation …

ABSTRACT The Rothschild's giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi), is among the listed
vulnerable animal species globally. In this study, two wildlife protected areas were studied; …