A comprehensive review of mammalian carnivore translocations

Carnivore conservation translocations are assumed to provide numerous ecological benefits, including of the translocated carnivores, regulation prey species and restoration ecosystems. Reviews mammalian carnivore resultant ecosystem effects have focussed on large carnivores. We reviewed global terrestrial across all taxa, taxonomic bias, problems influencing their population establishment effects. obtained data from 536 54 (order Carnivora family Dasyuridae, 30 g–196 kg), comprising mostly Mustelidae, Canidae, Felidae species. A third projects carnivores into South Africa a fenced reserves. Significant bias occurred relative threat status, with over-representation Mustelidae Canidae number threatened in each family. Additionally, small were generally under-represented compared those Seventeen percent failed, 25% translocations; failure was primarily due reported anthropogenic mortality. Effects resident or ecosystems rarely investigated. found no significant relationship between size ecosystems; however, impacts frequently attributed Felidae, Felidae. Challenges include threats difficulties monitoring translocations. Poor postrelease lack empirical studies remain persistent problems, contributing poor understanding following