Reptiles are the most species-rich terrestrial vertebrate group with a broad diversity of life
history traits. Biotelemetry is an essential methodology for studying reptiles as it …

Human-carnivore coexistence is an oft-stated goal but assumptions about what constitutes
coexistence can lead to goal misalignment and undermine policy and program efficacy …

Iran lies at the southernmost range limit of brown bears globally. Therefore, understanding
the habitat associations and patterns of population connectivity for brown bears in Iran is …

An increasing proportion of the world's poor is rearing livestock today, and the global
livestock population is growing. Livestock predation by large carnivores and their retaliatory …

Top carnivores play an important role in maintaining energy flow and functioning of the
ecosystem, and a clear understanding of their diets and foraging strategies is essential for …

The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is an apex predator on the Tibetan Plateau and in the
surrounding mountain ranges. It is listed as Vulnerable in the IUCN's Red List. The large …

Context Understanding the environmental and anthropogenic factors influencing habitat
selection of multiple species is a foundation for quantifying human impacts on biodiversity …

Habitat evaluation constitutes an important and fundamental step in the management of
wildlife populations and conservation policy planning. Geographic information system (GIS) …

Application of next-generation sequencing (NGS) to DNA metabarcoding can greatly
increase the understanding of predator–prey dynamics and the conflict between wildlife and …

Human land-use and climate change drive biodiversity loss, precipitating the extinction
crisis. The fragility of the Himalayas makes species in this landscape vulnerable to land-use …