Distribution modelling and multi-scale landscape connectivity highlight important areas for the conservation of savannah elephants
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2018.05.014
Abstract: Abstract Habitat connectivity is the milestone towards species' long-term persistence, especially considering impacts of climate change and human activities. Here, we examined the potential implications of climate change and human pressure on connectivity among habitat… read more here.
Keywords: connectivity; savannah elephants; conservation; climate change ... See more keywords
Importance of old bulls: leaders and followers in collective movements of all-male groups in African savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana)
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-70682-y
Abstract: In long-lived social species, older individuals can provide fitness benefits to their groupmates through the imparting of ecological knowledge. Research in this area has largely focused on females in matrilineal societies where, for example, older… read more here.
Keywords: african savannah; collective movements; elephants loxodonta; savannah elephants ... See more keywords