Despite the ecological importance of the four extant species of Hyaenidae, and the threats
they face globally, there has been no review of the nearly 100 years of published research …

Camera traps have become a ubiquitous tool in ecology and conservation. They are
routinely deployed in wildlife survey and monitoring work, and are being advocated as a tool …

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

Context. There is an increasing reliance on the use of camera-trap technologies for surveys
of medium to large terrestrial mammals. Camera trap** may, however, also have …

Aim Population density is a key parameter in ecology and conservation, and estimates of
population density are required for a wide variety of applications in fundamental and applied …

Highlights•Tracking spoor is an ancient skill which may have had a role in human
evolution.•It is not an outdated method, despite technological advancements.•We review the …

The degree of coexistence among predators can determine the structure of ecological
communities. Niche partitioning is a common strategy applied by species to enhance their …

Dramatic changes in populations of fishes living on coral reefs have been documented
globally and, in response, the research community has initiated efforts to assess and monitor …

Activities involving fauna monitoring are usually limited by the lack of resources; therefore,
the choice of a proper and efficient methodology is fundamental to maximize the cost …

Temporal niche shifts can shape predator–prey interactions by enabling predator
avoidance, enhancing feeding success, and reducing competition among predators. Using a …