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Development of applied ecology of fear tools that introduce predator cues to reduce human-wildlife conflicts

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Completed my Nptel course on wildlife ecology

"A new study published in Nature Ecology & Evolution lifts the veil on what happens when octopuses and fish hunt together. As it turns out, this cross-species relationship is more complex than anyone expected. Animals of the same species often cooperate—work together to reach some kind of goal. But it's relatively rare to find cooperation between individuals from different species. A classic example you'll be familiar with is the close relationship between dogs and humans, whether in the context of herding sheep or hunting. In these situations, the dog and the human work together to achieve a goal." #octopuses #teamwork

Some interesting findings on shared-ecological system management from Andrew Houldcroft from University of Exeter. Well worth the read for anyone working on these systems, with socially flexible primates, or simply interested in heterogeneous landscape dynamics.

Wildlife monitoring helps us understand the human-nature interface, conservation ecology, and more. Stay tuned to the first tutorial on how teams are using Outway to track all the wild happenings in the field!

Evaluating Ecological Impact and Conserving Species of Concern CES recently completed a comprehensive review to evaluate the Ecological Impact Report (EIA) and Rehabilitation Plan requirements for a sensitive ecological site at Matjiesfontein. This project, categorized under Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation Studies, aimed to safeguard vulnerable species and ensure sustainable site rehabilitation. Led by Wendy Maiwashe, an Ecologist specializing in Botany from our Biodiversity unit, the project focused on relocating Species of Conservation Concern (SCC). The team identified and physically relocated these species, ensuring their survival by recording GPS coordinates for precise tracking and documentation. The project not only addressed the immediate need for species conservation and site rehabilitation but also provided invaluable hands-on experience in ecological monitoring, data collection, and environmental management. The comprehensive Search and Rescue report was submitted to CapeNature, aiding long-term conservation efforts. Photo by Wendy Maiwashe, Ecologist: Botany. #Ecology #Conservation #Biodiversity #EnvironmentalManagement #CES #Sustainability

#poaching #extinction #trafficking #birds #rewilding #habitaloss #commoditization #anthropocentrism #life #love #reverenceforlife #loveofJesus The Situation: "These two great-billed seed finches are part of a decades-long conservation project that aims to reintroduce one of Brazil’s most endangered species into a part of the Cerrado grassland that used to be its home before poaching for trade wiped out the birds." The Cause: "While habitat loss and fragmentation resulting from agricultural conversion are believed to have impacted the great-billed seed finch, its greatest threat comes from its popularity as a caged bird. Traffickers employ networks of poachers to locate and trap males in the wild in Brazil and, increasingly, in neighboring Bolivia, then sell them illegally in rural towns and cities across the country." The Fix: "To achieve this aim [rewilding] , a captive-breeding center has been established within the park, expediting breeding and releases. Every month, an average of three breeding pairs are reintroduced into the reserve after a period spent in an enclosure to adapt them to the sights and sounds of their natural habitat." The Problem: Until the poaching and trafficking are eliminated, these efforts, while well intentioned, cannot stem the tide of extinction currently faced by this species. Trafficking and poaching cannot be eradicated by law enforcement; they can only be eliminated by a conscious human choice, a choice to permit these creatures to exist as God and nature intended, not as humans might wish. Only when humanity adopts a reverence or life as our ethos, the ethos that places upon us the solemn duty to act as stewards of God's creation, not its usurpers and perverters, will articles such as this one become a memory of what we were, rather than a depiction of who we are.

🌿 Exciting News! 🌿 I am thrilled to share that I have completed the NPTEL certification course in Wildlife Ecology! 🦋🌳 This journey has been incredibly enriching, allowing me to delve deep into the fascinating world of wildlife conservation, ecosystem dynamics, and the critical role that biodiversity plays in maintaining ecological balance. #WildlifeEcology #NPTEL #Conservation #Biodiversity #LifelongLearning #Ecology

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