Patch occupancy and potential metapopulation dynamics of three forest mammals in fragmented afromontane forest in South Africa

Article Abstract:

The persistence of three medium-sized rare forest mammals in the fragmented mist-belt podocarpus forest of the midlands of KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa is investigated. Their rarity is ascribed to the fragmentation and destruction of their forest habitat.

Evaluation, Habitat (Ecology), Habitats, Forest fauna, Forest animals

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Extirpation and recolonization in a metapopulation of an endangered fish, the tidewater goby

Article Abstract:

Researchers studying endangered species must understand metapopulation dynamics and not assume all metapopulations are identical units. This was the conclusion of researchers who analyzed extirpation in a metapopulation of tidewater goby in southern California.

Research, Environmental aspects, Fishes, Wetland ecology, Fish populations

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Closing the gulf between botanists and conservationists

Article Abstract:

This article examines the current collaborative status between the conservation community and the botanical institutions with respect to gathering information on plant diversity. A better collaborative effort is suggested.

Public affairs, Zimbabwe, Analysis, Biological diversity, Biodiversity, Public relations, Botanists, Company public relations, Conservationists, Action research

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