Publications by authors named "Valerii Shmunk"
Article Synopsis
- Large carnivores, like the Persian leopard, are facing threats from habitat loss, prey depletion, and human persecution, leading to a decline in their populations.
- A model was created to analyze the impact of reducing persecution and restoring prey on leopard populations in the Caucasus, revealing potential for recolonization of suitable habitats if persecution is significantly reduced and prey is restored.
- The study emphasizes that reducing human-induced persecution is crucial for the survival of small carnivore populations and highlights the utility of metapopulation models in developing effective conservation strategies.
