C. Bonenfant

Influence of traffic and weather on carcass persistence time of small wildlife on roads

The paper estimates the impact of traffic and weather on carcass persistence time of small wildlife on roads, finding shorter persistence times than previously thought and highlighting underestimation of roadkill.

A biologically realistic model to predict wildlife-vehicle collision risks

This paper develops a biologically realistic individual-based model to predict wildlife-vehicle collision risks by integrating animal movement patterns and behavioral traits.

Population density and plant availability interplay to shape browsing intensity by roe deer in a deciduous forest

The paper investigates how roe deer browsing intensity responds to population density and plant availability in a deciduous forest, finding a non-linear, density-dependent relationship.

Good moms: dependent-young and their mothers cope better than others with longer dry season in plains zebras

The paper examines how plains zebra survival and reproduction are affected by seasonal changes, finding that reproductive females and their dependent young cope better with longer dry seasons.

How many giraffes are there? A comparison of abundance estimators at Ongava Game Reserve, Namibia

This study compares population abundance estimators for giraffes using camera-trap data and finds that capture-recapture provides the most reliable estimate.

How to describe and measure phenology? An investigation on the diversity of metrics using phenology of births in large herbivores

This paper evaluates 52 phenology metrics for birth timing in large herbivores, finding that simpler metrics are often better and that circular statistics and distribution tests are most effective.

Can citizen science analysis of camera trap data be used to study reproduction? Lessons from Snapshot Serengeti program

This study evaluates if citizen science volunteers can reliably detect juvenile animals in camera trap data to study reproduction, finding moderate accuracy for some species.

Cast away on Mindoro island: lack of space limits population growth of the endangered tamaraw (Bubalus mindorensis)

The study analyzes the population dynamics of tamaraws in a protected area, finding density-dependent feedbacks and range contraction despite overall population growth.

Habitat selection by the Ringed Kingfisher (Megaceryle torquata stictipennis) in Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe: Possible negative association with chlordecone pollution

Revisiting giraffe photo-identification using deep learning and network analysis

The paper develops a deep learning pipeline for giraffe re-identification using image similarity networks and CNNs, achieving 90% Top-1 accuracy in identifying known individuals from 4,000 photographs.

Distribution and density of oxpeckers on giraffes in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

The paper examines oxpecker distribution on giraffes in Hwange National Park, finding strong aggregation on specific body parts linked to tick density.

Comparison of ecological, biological and anthropogenic causes of vehicle-wildlife collisions among three large herbivore species

The paper compares ecological, biological, and anthropogenic factors influencing vehicle-wildlife collisions among red deer, roe deer, and wild boar in France.

Population responses of naive roe deer to the recolonization of the French Vercors by wolves

This study examines how roe deer populations in the French Vercors responded to wolf recolonization, finding delayed recovery and reduced fawn body mass in areas with higher wolf presence.

Estimating the abundance of duiker (Cephalophus spp.) populations in African rainforests: an overview of relevant methods

This paper reviews 31 studies on duiker population abundance estimation in African rainforests, evaluates seven methods, and recommends distance sampling for its balance of cost and biological information.