In many situations prey choice by predators in the field cannot be established or quantified
using direct observation. The remains of some prey may be visually identified in the guts and …

Noninvasive genetic sampling provides great potential for research and management
applications in wildlife biology. Researchers can obtain DNA from a variety of sources …

Population ecology has matured to a sophisticated science with astonishing potential for
contributing solutions to wildlife conservation and management challenges. And yet, much …

Textbooks on the principles of conservation biology abound. Yet, how does one put this
theoretical knowledge into practice? The aim of The Conservation Handbook is to provide …

The status of many carnivore populations is of growing concern to scientists and
conservationists, making the need for data pertaining to carnivore distribution, abundance …

Canids: Foxes, Wolves, Jackals and Dogs Page 1 Canids: Foxes, Wolves, Jackals and
Dogs Status Survey and Conservation Action Plan Status Survey and Conservation Action …

We studied the diets of four sympatric carnivores in the flooding savannas of western
Venezuela by analysing predator DNA and prey remains in faeces. DNA was isolated and a …

Noninvasive methods using genetic markers have been suggested as ways to overcome
difficulties associated with documenting the presence of elusive species. We present and …

Protected areas around the world were created with the goals of preserving biodiversity and
providing nature‐based recreation opportunities for millions of people. This dual mandate …

Obtaining useful information about elusive or endangered species can be logistically
difficult, particularly if relying entirely on field signs such as hair, feathers or faeces …