Efforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africa

dc.contributor.authorGusset, Markus
dc.contributor.authorRyan, Sadie J.
dc.contributor.authorHofmeyr, Markus
dc.contributor.authorVan Dyk, Gus
dc.contributor.authorDavies-Mostert, Harriet T.
dc.contributor.authorGraf, Jan A.
dc.contributor.authorOwen, Cailey
dc.contributor.authorSzykman, Micaela
dc.contributor.authorMacdonald, David W.
dc.contributor.authorMonfort, Steven L.
dc.contributor.authorWildt, David E.
dc.contributor.authorMaddock, Anthony H.
dc.contributor.authorMills, Michael G.L. (Gus)
dc.contributor.authorSlotow, Robert
dc.contributor.authorSomers, Michael J.
dc.date.accessioned2009-02-25T08:59:12Z
dc.date.available2009-02-25T08:59:12Z
dc.date.issued2008
dc.description.abstractWe 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.citationGusset, 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.issn0021-8901
dc.identifier.other10.1111/j.1365-2664.2007.01357.x
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/9002
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherBlackwellen_US
dc.rightsBlackwell. The definitive version is available at www.blackwell-synergy.com.en_US
dc.subjectAfrican wild dog (Lycaon pictus)en_US
dc.subjectEvaluationen_US
dc.subjectEvidence-based conservationen_US
dc.subjectLycaon pictusen_US
dc.subjectMarken_US
dc.subjectMetapopulationen_US
dc.subjectMonitoringen_US
dc.subjectRe-introductionen_US
dc.subjectSurvival analysisen_US
dc.titleEfforts going to the dogs? Evaluating attempts to re-introduce endangered wild dogs in South Africaen_US
dc.typePostprint Articleen_US

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