Publications by authors named "Leopold Matamba"
J Anim Ecol
September 2013
Article Synopsis
- Heterogeneity in host association patterns affects how pathogens spread and emphasizes the need for network analysis in understanding disease risk in endangered species, like great apes.
- This study is the first to use network analysis to assess contact patterns in wild chimpanzees, focusing on how social interactions change over time and identifying key individuals that may facilitate disease transmission.
- Observations from a wild chimpanzee community in Uganda revealed dynamic social networks, with increased pairwise associations during female oestrous events, highlighting the importance of particular traits in chimpanzees that influence infection risk and potential disease intervention strategies.
