New publication by Patrick Ross:  “Thin corridors limit wildlife: Variance of tropical carnivore distribution and habitat use in a critical rainforest corridor” in the journal Biotropica.

https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.13384

This manuscript sheds some light on the significant challenges faced by tropical carnivores in an increasingly narrow and critically important rainforest protected area of north-eastern Madagascar (COMATSA-Sud and Marojejy National Park).

By understanding the limitations these thinned corridors impose, we can better design and implement conservation strategies to preserve biodiversity and improve habitat connectivity.

With: Dr. Erik Patel, Rojo Nandrianina Ravelojaona, Charles Rasolondravoavy, Guy Irenel Raoloniana, Dr. Luke Dollar, Dr. Patricia Parker

Satellite imagery map of a portion of Marojejy National Park and the Comatsa-Sud Protected Area, showing locations of study transects.
Map of study site in Marojejy and COMATSA-Sud, showing transect lines