Replacing native mammal assemblages with livestock in African savannahs, impacts dung beetle diversity and reduces body size
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2021.109211
Abstract: Abstract Replacement of complex assemblages of native mammal fauna with livestock species reduces niche heterogeneity. This negatively affects taxa such as dung beetles, which depend on them and can, in turn, affect ecosystem functioning. We… read more here.
Keywords: native mammal; beetle diversity; dung; dung beetle ... See more keywords
Natural factors but not anthropogenic factors affect native and non–native mammal distribution in a Brazilian National Park
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DOI: 10.32800/abc.2021.44.0241
Abstract: Protected areas, designed for biodiversity conservation, are currently affected by invasive species as most of them have documented biological invasions. This study aimed to test whether non–native mammal species richness influences the local distribution of… read more here.
Keywords: native mammal; native non; non native; national park ... See more keywords