Integrative Conservation最新文献

{"title":"Persisting plant blindness in conservation efforts\u0000 在保护工作中一直被忽视的植物保护","authors":"Jithu K Jose","doi":"10.1002/inc3.73","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.73","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Plants receive significantly less attention in conservation efforts than other groups. Conservation and funding are often directed towards more charismatic animal groups. Considering that two out of every five plant species face the risk of extinction, the limited expenditure on plant conservation is particularly concerning. An unbiased distribution of funding across conservation priorities is urgently needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 4","pages":"290-293"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.73","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143248955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rosettes in a matrix: Predicting spatial variation in density of a large felid in a forest-production mosaic\u0000 多用途景观中的“玫瑰花纹”：预测森林-生产镶嵌区大型猫科动物密度的空间变化","authors":"Anish Paul,&nbsp;Nitish Kumar,&nbsp;Tonmoy Mukherjee,&nbsp;Amir Kumar Chhetri,&nbsp;Aritra Kshettry","doi":"10.1002/inc3.71","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.71","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Large carnivores are keystone for ecosystems and flagships for conservation efforts but face severe threats globally. Protected areas are vital for the conservation of these charismatic species along with a host of ecological processes. However, the extent and scope of protected areas for conservation of all threatened species is limited, especially in the global south. Considering larger landscapes that can be compatible with large carnivore conservation goals is an alternative approach to ensure their persistence. This study explores the potential of multi-use landscapes for the persistence of a globally threatened large felid, the Indian leopard (<i>Panthera pardus fusca</i>). This study investigated the spatial variability of leopard densities across a land-use gradient using spatially explicit capture-recapture framework in a tea-plantation-dominated forest-production landscape mosaic in the Duars region of northeastern India. While the density of leopards in this landscape was estimated to be 7.96 ± 1.56 (SE) per 100 km², significant (<i>p</i> = .048, <i>t</i> = 2.02, df=61) differences in estimates were observed between tea-plantations (11.53 ± 2.72 (SE) leopards per 100 km²) and the forested habitats (4.67 ± 2.07 (SE) per 100 km²). Densities between tea plantations and protected areas (a subset of the forested habitat) were found to be comparable (9.19 ± 4.55 (SE) per 100 km²). The study posits that conservation-compatible land use in landscapes shared with people can host a higher density of adaptable large felids like leopard than forested areas and that conservation planning needs to move beyond the dominant PA-centric paradigm. The study also reinforces the importance of multi-use landscapes for wildlife conservation, especially for an adaptable large felid.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 4","pages":"426-437"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.71","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143252570","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Surveys on tokay gecko trade as traditional Chinese medicine in Hong Kong put spotlight on imports from Indonesia and Vietnam\u0000 香港传统中药大壁虎的贸易调查聚焦来自印度尼西亚和越南的进口","authors":"Jovy Y. S. Chan,&nbsp;Caroline Dingle,&nbsp;Vincent Nijman,&nbsp;Chris R. Shepherd","doi":"10.1002/inc3.70","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.70","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Tokay geckos are traded in large volumes in Hong Kong, though the sustainability and legality of this trade are unclear. Two studies have been published on Hong Kong's tokay gecko trade. We examine the findings of both and make consolidated recommendations to ensure trade is not detrimental to this species.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 4","pages":"287-289"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.70","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143253758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Gut microbiota dynamics of adult and sub-adult sika deer during reintroduction\u0000 重引入过程中成年和亚成年梅花鹿肠道微生物的动态变化","authors":"Wentao Zhang,&nbsp;Feifei Yang,&nbsp;Heng Bao,&nbsp;Jiale Sun,&nbsp;Wannian Cheng,&nbsp;Shiyu Chen,&nbsp;Nathan J. Roberts,&nbsp;Yanhui Guan,&nbsp;Shixian Guo,&nbsp;Jixu Sun,&nbsp;Guangshun Jiang","doi":"10.1002/inc3.66","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.66","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Prey populations significantly influence the distribution of top predators. The sika deer (<i>Cervus nippon</i>), a key prey species for the Amur tiger in Northeast China, plays a critical role in the recovery and dispersal of Amur tiger populations. Reintroduction is a pivotal strategy for restoring prey populations, but it presents challenges, especially in terms of adaptation to the natural environment during the natural training process before animals are released. In this study, we sampled six adult and six sub-adult sika deer and employed high-throughput sequencing of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene to investigate changes in gut microbial diversity, composition, and function during natural training. The results showed that adult sika deer had higher gut microbiota diversity compared to sub-adults. However, as natural training progressed, the gut microbial diversity in sub-adults approached that of adults. Additionally, beneficial, fiber-digesting bacteria associated with adaptation to the natural environment tended to increase during nature training in both adult and sub-adult sika deer, while pathogenic bacteria tended to decrease. We also compared the metabolic function of the gut microbiota in adult and sub-adult sika deer, which showed that the carbohydrate metabolic function of both adults and sub-adults decreased significantly with natural training, declining more rapidly in sub-adults. Conversely, the lipid metabolic function in sub-adults increased significantly with natural training. Overall, a period of nature training is necessary before reintroducing animals to their natural habitats, and sub-adult sika deer, in particular, exhibit greater adaptability to environmental changes as reflected by their gut microbiota dynamics. These findings offer valuable insights for the reintroduction of sika deer and other ungulates. We recommend incorporating natural training in reintroduction programs and prioritizing sub-adult animals for reintroduction.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 3","pages":"257-270"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.66","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142324410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Towards zero extinction—A case study focusing on the plant genus Begonia in Thailand\u0000 实现“零灭绝”——聚焦泰国秋海棠属植物的一个案例","authors":"Sirilak Radbouchoom,&nbsp;Marjorie D. delos Angeles,&nbsp;Thamarat Phutthai,&nbsp;Harald Schneider","doi":"10.1002/inc3.67","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.67","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Plant species with small habitat ranges and specific edaphic requirements are highly vulnerable to extinction and thus require enhanced attention in biodiversity conservation. This study was designed to explore the challenges of protecting such plant species by evaluating the in situ and ex situ conservation capacities available for Thailand's species of the mega-diverse plant genus <i>Begonia</i> L. A comprehensive assessment of occurrence records across the country was conducted to evaluate the spatial distribution of <i>Begonia</i> diversity in Thailand, identify biodiversity hotspots, assess the extinction threats faced by the 60 <i>Begonia</i> species known in the country, and identify existing conservation capacities and potential gaps. The results show that 78% of <i>Begonia</i> species in Thailand are vulnerable to extinction, with the Northern floristic region identified as both a <i>Begonia</i> species hotspot and a region with major conservation gaps. While in situ conservation efforts have been successful in covering over 88% of the species, they have failed to provide the protection required to achieve zero extinction. Ex situ conservation capacities are poorly developed, with only 13% of species present in botanical gardens, and no seed banking or other related activities have been initiated. This evaluation presents a sharply contrasting message: on one hand, Thailand has assembled substantial capacities to protect these plants through established national parks and other protected areas, but on the other hand, essential capacities are still lacking to render the zero extinction target achievable. We advocate for the implementation of a multi-component conservation strategy to enable Thailand to move towards zero species extinction, even for plant species with narrow habitat ranges and high edaphic specialisation.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 3","pages":"244-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.67","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142324556","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What's the story of the elephant? Evaluation of choose-your-own-adventure activities on public perception of human–elephant conflict\u0000 与亚洲象的故事？关于人象冲突公众观感的CYOA的评估","authors":"Cedric Kai Wei Tan,&nbsp;Yen Yi Loo,&nbsp;Aina Amyrah Ahmad Husam,&nbsp;Adeline Hii,&nbsp;Ee Phin Wong","doi":"10.1002/inc3.64","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.64","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Choose-your-own-adventure (CYOA) narratives offer immersive experiences that can effectively convey complex conservation concepts, fostering empathy and critical thinking, particularly in addressing issues like human–elephant conflict. Despite their potential, there is limited research on the use of CYOA activities in conservation education. In this study, we created an interactive story centered on elephant conservation, drawing from existing research to distill scientific concepts into engaging narratives and utilizing various modes of delivery (YouTube and live performances) to reach diverse audiences. We conducted postactivity surveys to assess variations in audience perception, learning, and conservation engagement intentions in relation to sociodemographic factors, activity type, and messages encountered. We then modeled the relationships between ordinal responses and explanatory variables using cumulative ordinal mixed models (<i>N</i> = 398). For the YouTube version, we also considered sociodemographic factors (YouTube <i>n</i> = 53, non-YouTube <i>n</i> = 47). Our findings indicate a preference for live performances over online YouTube activity, with participants gaining knowledge about elephant conservation from both formats. For the YouTube activity, participants strongly agreed that the activity allowed engagement with the character and topic. They also expressed a higher likelihood of participating in several conservation actions, relative to a control group. While CYOA storytelling shows promise for conservation education, challenges remain in simplifying scientific language, assessing its impact on comprehension of complex issues, standardizing outcomes, and effectively communicating knowledge. Further research is recommended to adapt this approach, making it applicable to various audiences and domains beyond conservation.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 3","pages":"212-229"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.64","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142324468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Fat storage and drought tolerance in a seasonally-adapted primate: Implications for modeling the effects of animal responses to global climate change\u0000 灵长类动物在季节性适应下的脂肪储存和耐旱性:模拟动物应对全球气候变化影响的启示","authors":"Carrie C. Veilleux,&nbsp;Stacey R. Tecot,&nbsp;Rebecca J. Lewis","doi":"10.1002/inc3.65","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.65","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Global warming is changing habitats and affecting biodiversity, and is expected to exacerbate aridification in many regions. Animals and plants in seasonally dry tropical forests often exhibit adaptations to cope with seasonal resource limitation. However, whether these adaptations will facilitate drought tolerance or increase drought vulnerability is unclear. Here, we combine long-term individual-based data on phenology, morphometrics, and demographics to investigate how drought impacts the food resources, health, reproduction, and behavior of a population of Verreaux's sifaka (<i>Propithecus verreauxi</i>), a critically endangered lemur inhabiting dry deciduous forests in Madagascar. Between December 2010 and May 2023, the population experienced 3 years of severe drought (2016, 2017, 2022). During green periods in severe drought, the availability of high-quality sifaka foods (young leaves, fruit) was significantly reduced and fruit tree mortality increased. This reduced availability of fruit persisted in the year after a drought, despite typical rainfall. Yet surprisingly, we found no negative effects on body condition or commonly-used metrics for reproductive success during drought years or years following a drought. Instead, sifaka exhibited significantly higher levels of subcutaneous body fat during severe droughts. We observed little change in sifaka behavior between drought and non-drought periods. However, they were more likely to lick dew during severe drought, and spent significantly less time feeding on young and mature leaves. They also significantly increased their time feeding on flowers and fruits, despite the reduced abundance of fruit in the habitat. Together, our results suggest that increased consumption of water-rich fruit and flowers during severe droughts could facilitate physiological mechanisms that help sifaka cope with water scarcity, including fructose-mediated fat storage, metabolic water production, and water conservation. These results provide new insights into how critically endangered animals may respond to climate change, suggesting that behavioral and physiological adaptations to seasonal resource limitation may buffer some mammals from the effects of severe drought or other extreme weather events.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 3","pages":"168-182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.65","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142324485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Commentary to: An integrated historical study on human–tiger interactions in China\u0000 中国境内人虎互动的综合历史研究","authors":"Pablo Villalva","doi":"10.1002/inc3.63","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.63","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The tiger holds a revered position in Chinese culture, symbolizing power and strength, yet its coexistence with human populations has often been marked by tension and conflict. Understanding the historical dynamics of human-tiger relations is essential for comprehending the current state of tiger populations and shaping future coexistence with the species. The article “An integrated historical study on human-tiger interactions in China” examines several aspects of human attitudes toward tigers across varying dynasties, revealing striking differences, with some periods marked by intense exploitation and others characterized by greater tolerance. While the article discusses a number of interesting historical and current issues that help the reader to better understand human–tiger relations, it does not mention significant issues such as the practice of tiger farming, which appears to be a major area of human–tiger interaction as the number of captive tigers is now double that of wild populations. It is also important to consider the fundamental role of legislation in shaping human-tiger interactions in China. This commentary aims to complement the article's vision by addressing these gaps and offering valuable guidance for policymakers and conservationists working toward long-term human-tiger coexistence in China.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 3","pages":"149-151"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.63","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142324486","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A new dawn? Population baselines of snow leopards and other mammals of the Kishtwar High Altitude National Park, India\u0000 新的曙光？印度基什特瓦尔高海拔国家公园雪豹和其他哺乳动物的种群基线","authors":"Munib Khanyari,&nbsp;Oyndrila Sanyal,&nbsp;Pankaj Chandan,&nbsp;Deepti Bajaj,&nbsp;Charu Sharma,&nbsp;Manoj Rana,&nbsp;Neeraj Sharma,&nbsp;Tawqir Bashir,&nbsp;Kulbhushansingh Suryawanshi","doi":"10.1002/inc3.61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.61","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Accurately assessing the status of threatened species requires reliable population estimates. Despite this necessity, only a small proportion of the global distribution range of the vulnerable snow leopard (<i>Panthera uncia</i>) has been systematically sampled. The Indian section of the Greater Himalayas, which includes Kishtwar High Altitude National Park (KHANP), harbours potential snow leopard habitat. Nevertheless, there has been limited ecological and conservation research focusing on species that are specific to KHANP, as well as limited research on the broader biodiversity of the Greater Himalayas. We used Spatially Explicit Capture-Recapture (SECR) models to provide—to our knowledge—the first robust snow leopard population density and abundance estimates from KHANP. We also provide a Relative Abundance Index (RAI) for non-volant mammals (excluding small rodents). Our study sampled three catchments within the Dachhan region of KHANP—Kibber, Nanth and Kiyar—using 44 cameras over a 45-day period between May and June 2023. We identified four unique snow leopard individuals across 15 detections in nine camera locations. SECR analysis estimated a density of 0.50 snow leopards per 100 km² (95% confidence interval: 0.13–1.86), corresponding to an abundance of four individual (4–9) adults. Camera trapping revealed a total of 16 mammal species, including the endangered Kashmir musk deer (<i>Moschus cupreus</i>). Marmots (<i>Marmota caudata</i>) had the highest RAI of 21.3 (±0.2). Although the estimated density and abundance of snow leopards in our study area had relatively wide 95% confidence intervals, our combined results of snow leopard densities and RAIs of prey species such as ibex and marmots indicate that KHANP is a potentially important area for snow leopards. Given the geopolitical history of Jammu and Kashmir in India, the region where KHANP is located, wildlife research remains a low priority. We hope our study encourages authorities to support further research. This study is an initial step towards evaluating the potential of KHANP as a conservation landscape under the Government of India's Project Snow Leopard.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 3","pages":"271-280"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.61","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142324725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rarest of the rare: People's awareness and perceptions about the woolly flying squirrel in Uttarakhand Himalaya, Northern India\u0000 珍稀中的珍稀:人们对印度北阿坎德邦喜马拉雅地区毛绒飞鼠的认知和看法","authors":"Hiranmoy Chetia,&nbsp;Murali K. Chatakonda","doi":"10.1002/inc3.62","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/inc3.62","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The Western woolly flying squirrel (<i>Eupetaurus cinereus</i>) was rediscovered after seven decades of presumed extinction and remains one of the least studied mammalian species. This study was conducted in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand, India, and aimed to assess local communities' awareness of the species and their potential role in its conservation. From August 2023 to January 2024, we conducted surveys in four villages, interviewing 65 individuals from Pahadi and Nepali communities. Results revealed limited familiarity with the squirrel, highlighting the need for targeted conservation education. Despite extensive camera trap surveys, conclusive evidence of the species' presence was not found, prompting concerns about its population status in the study area. Our findings show the importance of further research and community engagement for effective conservation. This study emphasises the need to align conservation efforts with community involvement for sustainable outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":100680,"journal":{"name":"Integrative Conservation","volume":"3 3","pages":"281-285"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-08-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/inc3.62","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142324466","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}