Spatiotemporal habitat use of large African herbivores across a conservation border
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The rapid expansion of human populations in East Africa increases human-wildlife interactions, particularly along borders protected areas (PAs). This development calls for a better understanding how human-modified landscapes facilitate or exclude wildlife savannas and whether these effects change through time. Here, we used camera traps to compare the distribution 13 large herbivore species Serengeti National Park with adjacent village lands by livestock people at both seasonal diel cycle scales. results show that body weight feeding guild predict habitat use. Smaller sized grazers mixed-feeders occurred more than larger herbivores. Across seasons, browsers edge year-round, while were largely excluded during dry season. At scale, wild herbivores' activity shifts towards night compared area. A closer look revealed wildebeest (Connochaetes taurinus) zebra (Equus quagga) mainly from pre-dusk midnight when pastoralists their absent. Wildebeest peaked around dusk, which overlapped peaks predator activity. These suggest PAs can provide valuable native Intensive use grazing herbivores wet season – suggests benefit high-quality lawns increased safety predators part year. Herbivores (also) forage on browse year-round food availability decreased predation risk. We further note excluding nighttime observations similar studies may underestimate wildlife. Understanding fit into risk-resource landscape will help identify unique benefits promote coexistence areas.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Conservation science and practice
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2578-4854']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.12754