High human influence on beach response to tropical cyclones in small islands: Saint-Martin Island, Lesser Antilles
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DOI: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2018.09.029
Abstract: Using multi-date satellite imagery and field observations, this paper assesses the inferred impacts of September 2017 cyclones on the beaches of Saint-Martin Island. Twenty-two beaches out of 30 predominantly exhibited shoreline retreat, with the highest… read more here.
Keywords: beach; beach response; saint martin; high human ... See more keywords
Generalization of threats attributed to large carnivores in areas of high human–wildlife conflict
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DOI: 10.1111/cobi.13974
Abstract: Fear‐induced generalization of threats to noninimical stimuli is a behavioral tendency of humans to minimize exposure to potential threats. In human–carnivore conflict zones, people often generalize their fear of predation by obligate carnivores to nonobligate… read more here.
Keywords: predation; large carnivores; tolerance; high human ... See more keywords
Not in wilderness: African vulture strongholds remain in areas with high human density
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0190594
Abstract: Vultures constitute an important functional group in many ecosystems, providing crucial ecosystem services both in natural and humanized environments. These scavengers are facing massive declines worldwide, but in several African countries virtually nothing is known… read more here.
Keywords: white backed; high human; density; vulture ... See more keywords