Assumptions about fence permeability influence density estimates for brown hyaenas across South Africa

Abstract Wildlife population density estimates provide information on the number of individuals in an area and influence conservation management decisions. Thus, accuracy is vital. A dominant feature in many landscapes globally is fencing, yet the implications of fence permeability on density estima...

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Main Authors: Kathryn S. Williams, Samual T. Williams, Rebecca J. Welch, Courtney J. Marneweck, Gareth K. H. Mann, Ross T. Pitman, Gareth Whittington-Jones, Guy A. Balme, Daniel M. Parker, Russell A. Hill
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2021-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-77188-7