Publications by authors named "Elizabeth L Gadsby"
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- Comprehensive global range maps for all existing mammal species are crucial for biodiversity studies and conservation efforts, facilitating better understanding of their distribution.
- The maps are created through a meticulous process involving digital interpretation, georeferencing, and alignment across multiple taxonomic databases, including HMW, CMW, and MDD.
- Although expert maps have limitations in detail and precision, the provided georeferenced shapefiles, accompanied by species metadata, enhance accessibility and the potential for future updates through an online platform.
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- Understanding the impact of past climate changes on wildlife helps predict future effects, especially for species like the drill monkey (Mandrillus leucophaeus) found in tropical rainforests.
- The study analyzed mitochondrial DNA from drill populations around Lake Barombi Mbo, revealing a significant demographic collapse in female effective population size around 3-5 thousand years ago, correlating with increased dryness and reduced forest cover in Africa.
- The findings suggest that current and future climate conditions may mirror those of the Mid Holocene, emphasizing the need to protect large forest areas to conserve habitats and prevent further population declines in rainforest species.
Background: While wild chimpanzees are experiencing drastic population declines, their numbers at African rescue and rehabilitation projects are growing rapidly. Chimpanzees follow complex routes to these refuges; and their geographic origins are often unclear. Identifying areas where hunting occurs can help law enforcement authorities focus scarce resources for wildlife protection planning.
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