Megaherbivore impacts on ecosystem and Earth system functioning: the current state of the science
Megaherbivores (adult body mass> 1000 kg) are suggested to disproportionately shape
ecosystem and Earth system functioning. We systematically reviewed the empirical basis for …
ecosystem and Earth system functioning. We systematically reviewed the empirical basis for …
The anomalous Kentucky coffeetree: megafaunal fruit sinking to extinction?
Abstract The Kentucky coffeetree (Gymnocladus dioicus, Fabaceae) is an ecological
paradox. A rare tree in nature in eastern and central North America, G. dioicus produces …
paradox. A rare tree in nature in eastern and central North America, G. dioicus produces …
A comparison of faecal analysis with backtracking to determine the diet composition and species preference of the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor)
RJ van Lieverloo, BF Schuiling, WF de Boer… - European Journal of …, 2009 - Springer
The diet of black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor) was studied using backtracking and
faecal analysis in South Africa. Both methods yielded different results, with a large bias for …
faecal analysis in South Africa. Both methods yielded different results, with a large bias for …
Seasonal diet preferences of black rhinoceros in three arid South African National Parks
KG Buk, MH Knight - African Journal of Ecology, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Black rhinoceros diet and browse availability was investigated in Augrabies Falls (AFNP),
Karoo (KRNP) and Vaalbos National Parks (VNP) in South Africa. Rhino tracks were …
Karoo (KRNP) and Vaalbos National Parks (VNP) in South Africa. Rhino tracks were …
Ecology, population biology and conservation status of Euphorbia schoenlandii Pax, an endemic to the Succulent Karoo, South Africa
Many threatened plant species in South Africa occur outside of protected areas and these
include numerous succulent species that are traded internationally. Despite the potential …
include numerous succulent species that are traded internationally. Despite the potential …
Tras las huellas del megaterio: plantas y animales que la última gran extinción olvidó
F Agnolin, AM Agnolin, EL Guerrero - 2021 - ri.conicet.gov.ar
Mientras estamos haciendo compras en la verdulería, es inevitable que nos llamen la
atención las distintas formas de muchos frutos, sus olores, colores y tamaños.¿ Por qué una …
atención las distintas formas de muchos frutos, sus olores, colores y tamaños.¿ Por qué una …
Impact of the black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis minor) on a local population of Euphorbia bothae in the Great Fish River Reserve, South Africa
BL Luske, T Mertens, PC Lent… - African Journal of …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract In the Great Fish River Reserve, South Africa, black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis
minor) feed extensively on a local population of Euphorbia bothae. Maintaining the …
minor) feed extensively on a local population of Euphorbia bothae. Maintaining the …
Contemporary and historical impacts of megaherbivores on the population structure of tree euphorbias in South African subtropical thicket
RM Cowling, A Kamineth, M Difford… - African Journal of …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
African elephant and black rhinoceros–both megaherbivores–impact negatively on the
abundance of succulent plants, including tree succulents, in South Africa's subtropical …
abundance of succulent plants, including tree succulents, in South Africa's subtropical …
[HTML][HTML] Landscape degradation may contribute to large-scale die-offs of Euphorbia ingens in South Africa
Euphorbia ingens, a large succulent tree species native to southern African savanna
ecosystems, has died in large numbers in recent years in some areas of South Africa. A …
ecosystems, has died in large numbers in recent years in some areas of South Africa. A …
Influence of environmental conditions on sex allocation in the black rhinoceros population of Mkhuze Game Reserve, South Africa
RB Weladji, K Laflamme‐Mayer - African Journal of Ecology, 2011 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract According to the Trivers–Willard and local resource competition (LRC) hypotheses,
for species where reproductive success is more variable in one sex, natural selection may …
for species where reproductive success is more variable in one sex, natural selection may …