Efforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africa
dc.contributor.author | Gusset, Markus | |
dc.contributor.author | Ryan, Sadie J. | |
dc.contributor.author | Hofmeyr, Markus | |
dc.contributor.author | Van Dyk, Gus | |
dc.contributor.author | Davies-Mostert, Harriet T. | |
dc.contributor.author | Graf, Jan A. | |
dc.contributor.author | Owen, Cailey | |
dc.contributor.author | Szykman, Micaela | |
dc.contributor.author | Macdonald, David W. | |
dc.contributor.author | Monfort, Steven L. | |
dc.contributor.author | Wildt, David E. | |
dc.contributor.author | Maddock, Anthony H. | |
dc.contributor.author | Mills, Michael G.L. (Gus) | |
dc.contributor.author | Slotow, Robert | |
dc.contributor.author | Somers, Michael J. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2009-02-25T08:59:12Z | |
dc.date.available | 2009-02-25T08:59:12Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2008 | |
dc.description.abstract | We evaluated one of the most extensive efforts to date to re-introduce an endangered species: attempts to establish an actively managed meta-population of African wild dogs Lycaon pictus in South Africa. Using an information-theoretic approach, known-fate modelling in program mark was employed to estimate the survival of re-introduced wild dogs and their offspring, and to model covariate effects relative to survival. Multiple a priori hypotheses on correlates of re-introduction success were tested (collated from extensive individual experiences) using different re-introduction attempts as natural quasi experiments. Survival analyses revealed that the determinants of re-introduction success can be reduced to two factors relevant for management, suggesting that wild dog re-introductions should be attempted with socially integrated animals that are released into securely fenced areas, unless measures are implemented to mitigate human-related mortalities outside protected areas. Synthesis and application. This study illustrates that monitoring and evaluation of conservation efforts, complimented with expert knowledge, forms the foundation of informed decision-making to underpin management recommendations with scientific evidence, particularly if the proposed actions are controversial. | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Gusset, M, Ryan, SJ, Hofmeyr, M, Van Dyk, G, Davies-Mostert, HR, Graf, JA, Owen, C, Szykman, M, Macdonald, DW, Monfort, SL, Wildt, DE, Maddock, AH, Mills, MG, Slotow, R & Somers, MJ 2008, ‘Efforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africa’, Journal of Applied Ecology, vol. 45, no. 1, pp. 100-108. [http:// www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118521792/home] | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 0021-8901 | |
dc.identifier.other | 10.1111/j.1365-2664.2007.01357.x | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/9002 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | Blackwell | en_US |
dc.rights | Blackwell. The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com. | en_US |
dc.subject | African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) | en_US |
dc.subject | Evaluation | en_US |
dc.subject | Evidence-based conservation | en_US |
dc.subject | Lycaon pictus | en_US |
dc.subject | Mark | en_US |
dc.subject | Metapopulation | en_US |
dc.subject | Monitoring | en_US |
dc.subject | Re-introduction | en_US |
dc.subject | Survival analysis | en_US |
dc.title | Efforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africa | en_US |
dc.type | Postprint Article | en_US |