Rapid population declines of wild cats (family Felidae) are often related to widespread
conflicts with people over the livestock depredation they are causing. In spite of increasing …

Lions (Panthera leo) have experienced dramatic population declines in recent decades and
today, inhabit just a fraction of their historic range. The reasons behind these declines are …

Human–carnivore conflict is a primary driver of carnivore declines worldwide and resolving
these conflicts is a conservation priority. However, resources to mitigate conflicts are limited …

Highlights•Many predators benefit from anthropogenic environments.•Novel prey and
opportunities provide resources for predators.•Concentrations of prey reduce search time …

Conflict with humans is a significant source of mortality for large carnivores globally. With
rapid loss of forest cover and anthropogenic impacts on their habitats, large carnivores are …

Anthropogenic pressures in human‐dominated landscapes often contribute to wildlife
mortality. Carnivores are especially vulnerable to human‐induced mortality due to the …

The range-wide decline of lions has led to their conservation becoming a top priority.
Protection of free-ranging lion populations is dependent on securing space for lions but also …

Trade-offs and synergies (or negative and positive associations) between ecosystem
services are at the heart of many land-use conflicts. Substantial effort has been focused on …

Apex predators are crucial for maintaining ecological patterns and processes, yet humans
hinder their ability to fulfil this role by displacing them from the landscape. Many apex …

Shifting human–wildlife conflict towards coexistence requires a robust understanding of
where conflict happens and why. Spatial models of livestock depredation by wild predators …