A revision of pipistrelle-like bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in East Africa with the description of new genera and species
Vespertilionidae (class Mammalia) constitutes the largest family of bats, with~ 500 described
species. Nonetheless, the systematic relationships within this family are poorly known …
species. Nonetheless, the systematic relationships within this family are poorly known …
Annotated checklist, taxonomy and distribution of rodents in Ethiopia
We provide an annotated checklist of rodents of Ethiopia. For each species we show a
distributional map based on critically revised data from:(1) published literature;(2) museum …
distributional map based on critically revised data from:(1) published literature;(2) museum …
Systematics of the Rhinolophus landeri complex, with evidence for 3 additional Afrotropical bat species
Roughly a third of all horseshoe bat species (Rhinolophidae: Rhinolophus) are found in
Africa, where a recent continent-wide genetic survey suggested the presence of both …
Africa, where a recent continent-wide genetic survey suggested the presence of both …
Influences of dietary niche expansion and Pliocene environmental changes on the origins of stone tool making
The world's oldest known stone tools discovered at the Pliocene site of Lomekwi 3 (LOM3) in
the Nachukui Formation, northern Kenya, signals a prodigious behavioral change in the …
the Nachukui Formation, northern Kenya, signals a prodigious behavioral change in the …
Biogeography of Angolan rodents: The first glimpse based on phylogenetic evidence
Aim Assessment of phylogenetic diversity and biogeographical affinities of the rodent fauna
from one of the most neglected areas in Africa. Location Angola (with biogeographical …
from one of the most neglected areas in Africa. Location Angola (with biogeographical …
Transmission Dynamics of Crimean–Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Virus (CCHFV): Evidence of Circulation in Humans, Livestock, and Rodents in Diverse Ecologies in …
Crimean–Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is the causative agent of CCHF, a fatal
viral haemorrhagic fever disease in humans. The maintenance of CCHFV in the ecosystem …
viral haemorrhagic fever disease in humans. The maintenance of CCHFV in the ecosystem …
Patterns and predictors of small mammal phylogenetic and functional diversity in contrasting elevational gradients in Kenya
KO Onditi, WY Song, XY Li, ZZ Chen, Q Li… - Frontiers in Ecology …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Mountains of the Afrotropics are global biodiversity hotspots and centers of speciation and
endemism; however, very few studies have focused on the phylogenetic and functional …
endemism; however, very few studies have focused on the phylogenetic and functional …
Molecular detection and genetic characterization of novel RNA viruses in wild and synanthropic rodents and shrews in Kenya
SO Onyuok, B Hu, B Li, Y Fan, K Kering… - Frontiers in …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The majority of emerging and reemerging zoonotic viral pathogens are RNA viruses.
Pathogen discovery programs of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) in wildlife have …
Pathogen discovery programs of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) in wildlife have …
The management effectiveness of protected areas in Kenya
Merely designating new and/or expanding existing protected areas (PAs) does not
guarantee the protection of critical ecosystems and species. The management of PAs must …
guarantee the protection of critical ecosystems and species. The management of PAs must …
Diversity and distribution patterns of non-volant small mammals along different elevation gradients on Mt. Kenya, Kenya
The distribution of small mammals in mountainous environments across different elevations
can provide important information on the effects of climate change on the dispersal of …
can provide important information on the effects of climate change on the dispersal of …