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Wildlife Movement Ecology

A special issue of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615). This special issue belongs to the section "Wildlife".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (29 March 2024) | Viewed by 829

Special Issue Editor

Dr. Rasmus Worsøe Havmöller

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Guest Editor
1. Natural History Museum of Denmark, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
2. Department of Migration, Max Planck Institute of Animal, Radolfzell, Germany
Interests: mammals; ecology; competition; dispersal; home range; activity patterns; human disturbance; conservation; GPS tracking; camera trapping

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Dispersal is an essential mechanism for a species to propagate and maintain healthy populations through genetic exchange. In simple terms, the act of dispersal can be described as an animal shifting from its birthplace to its own home. Despite being the single most critical point in the life of an animal as this is where they succeed or fail, dispersal is one of the least studied phases of mammalian lives. This critical life stage is in need of more systematic investigations for common patterns or identifiable phases between individuals and species in order for conservationists and managers to take actions. This Special Issue aims to present basic knowledge on how mammals behave during dispersal events and what behavioral characteristics a successful/unsuccessful disperser displays. How do successful/failed dispersers larger in body size compare to their siblings? Is there a gender bias in successful/failed dispersers? Which individuals that move during the cover of darkness or during daylight are successful/failed disperser? Which individuals that avoid or are attracted to certain landscapes, both natural (i.e., valley floors, rivers, mountain ridges) and anthropogenic (urban or agriculture), are successful/failed dispersers? Which individuals that move in bursts or at a steady pace are successful/failed dispersers? Therefore, this Special Issue aims to broaden our knowledge with empirical data on behavioral patterns and phases of mammalian dispersal.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following: accelerometer studies on activity patterns, tracking studies on daily distances moved by dispersing individuals, avoidance and attraction of various landscape features, both natural and anthropogenic, using tracking data.

I/We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Rasmus Worsøe Havmöller
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • dispersal
  • juvenile dispersal
  • explorative excursions
  • survival rates
  • dispersal phases
  • activity patterns
  • energy use

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Modeling Habitat Suitability of Snow Leopards in Yanchiwan National Reserve, China
by Rashid Rasool Rabbani Ismaili, Xiaoxu Peng, Yibin Li, Arshad Ali, Tariq Ahmad, Anees Ur Rahman, Shahid Ahmad and Kun Shi
Animals 2024, 14(13), 1938; https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14131938 - 30 Jun 2024
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Snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are elusive predators inhabiting high-altitude and mountainous rugged habitats. The current study was conducted in the Yanchiwan National Nature Reserve, Gansu Province, China, to assess the habitat suitability of snow leopards and identify key environmental factors inducing [...] Read more.
Snow leopards (Panthera uncia) are elusive predators inhabiting high-altitude and mountainous rugged habitats. The current study was conducted in the Yanchiwan National Nature Reserve, Gansu Province, China, to assess the habitat suitability of snow leopards and identify key environmental factors inducing their distribution. Field data collected between 2019 and 2022 through scat sampling and camera trapping techniques provided insights into snow leopard habitat preferences. Spatial distribution and cluster analyses show distinct hotspots of high habitat suitability, mostly concentrated near mountainous landscapes. While altitude remains a critical determinant, with places above 3300 m showing increased habitat suitability, other factors such as soil type, human footprint, forest cover, prey availability, and human disturbance also play important roles. These variables influence ecological dynamics and are required to assess and manage snow leopard habitats. The MaxEnt model has helped us to better grasp these issues, particularly the enormous impact of human activities on habitat suitability. The current study highlights the importance of altitude in determining snow leopard habitat preferences and distribution patterns in the reserve. Furthermore, the study underscores the significance of considering elevation in conservation planning and management strategies for snow leopards, particularly in mountainous regions. By combining complete environmental data with innovative modeling tools, this study not only improves local conservation efforts but also serves as a model for similar wildlife conservation initiatives around the world. By understanding the environmental factors driving snow leopard distribution, conservation efforts can be more efficiently directed to ensure the long-term survival of this endangered species. This study provides valuable insights for evidence-based conservation efforts to safeguard the habitats of snow leopards amidst emerging anthropogenic pressure and environmental fluctuations. Full article
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