Apex predators are believed to play important roles in maintaining the structure and function
of ecological systems, but actual evidence for mesopredator releases and trophic cascades …

Carnivore community dynamics are governed by a complex set of often interacting biotic,
abiotic and anthropogenic factors that are increasingly volatile as a result of global change …

Wire-snare poaching for bushmeat is increasingly recognized as a serious threat to the
species comprising the large African carnivore guild (African lion, African wild dog, spotted …

Removal or loss of top-predators has been predicted to cause cascading negative effects for
ecosystems, including mesopredator release. However, reliable evidence for these …

Abstract Theory on intraguild killing (IGK) is central to mammalian carnivore community
ecology and top‐down ecosystem regulation. Yet, the cryptic nature of IGK hinders empirical …

Variability in habitat selection can lead to differences in fitness; however limited research
exists on how habitat selection of mid-ranking predators can influence population-level …

In an effort to restore parts of their historical geographical range, and in recognition of their
ability to restore ecosystem functioning and of the financial benefits they can provide through …

Animals can reduce predation risk by increasing antipredator behaviours in areas of high
long-term risk (risky places hypothesis), escalating antipredator behaviours when exposed …

Investigating species responses to trophic interactions and abiotic factors is crucial to better
understanding their ecology and creating effective management strategies. In carnivore …

Many rangelands worldwide are threatened by human population growth, so there is an
urgent need for understanding how we can preserve functional diversity across these …