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Proximity to anthropogenic food sources determine roosting and nesting prevalence of feral pigeons (Columba livia) in a tropical city.

Published online: 26 Sep 2023

Authors: Lim KaiNing & Soh, M. C. K. & Leong, D. Y. W. & Loo, A. H. B. & Lee, B. P. Y. H. & Er, K. B. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

The feral pigeon (Columba livia) is a globally commensal bird that can cause dis-amenities such as soiling and is a potential vector of various diseas...

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Molecular techniques, wildlife management and the importance of genetic population structure and dispersal: a case study with feral pigs.

Published online: 15 Sep 2004

Authors: Hampton, J. O. & Spencer, P. B. S. & Alpers, D. L. & Twigg, L. E. & Woolnough, A. P. & Doust, J. & Higgs, T. & Pluske, J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Understanding the spatial structure of populations is important in developing effective management strategies for feral and invasive species, such as ...

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Stochastic models of foot and mouth disease in feral pigs in the Australian semi-arid rangelands.

Published online: 21 May 2003

Authors: Dexter, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is one of the world's most important livestock diseases and pigs Sus scrofa are highly susceptible. In countries with sig...

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NatureScot Research Report 1226 - Trapping feral pigs in corral traps and drop nets as possible population management tools - practical lessons and assessment of animal welfare in a pilot study.

Published online: 13 Nov 2024

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Green, P.

Content type: Reports

This report updates on the management of wild boar/Eurasian wild pigs/feral pigs (Sus scrofa) in the UK, highlighting their increasing numbers and pot...

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Mesopredator release among invasive predators: controlling red foxes can increase feral cat density and alter their behaviour.

Published online: 01 Dec 2023

Authors: Rees, M. W. & Pascoe, J. H. & Pla, M. le & Robley, A. & Birnbaum, E. K. & Wintle, B. A. & Hradsky, B. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The mesopredator release theory predicts that the density of subordinate predators will increase as dominant predators decline. Persistent debate arou...

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A model of the velocity of advance of foot and mouth disease in feral pigs.

Published online: 23 Oct 1990

Authors: Pech, R. P. & McIlroy, J. C.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A diffusion model was used to calculate the minimum velocity of advance of an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in feral pigs (Sus scrofa) in e...

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NatureScot Research Report 876 - Preliminary assessment completed in 2015 of the feasibility of maintaining, limiting or eradicating feral pigs in Scotland.

Published online: 06 Sep 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Authors: Massei, G. & Ward, A.

Content type: Reports

This paper describes a 2015 project on the distribution; population dynamics; ecology; environmental impact; risk assessment and practical, humane and...

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Reduced parasite burden in feral honeybee colonies.

Published online: 26 Sep 2023

Authors: Kohl, P. L. & D'Alvise, P. & Rutschmann, B. & Roth, S. & Remter, F. & Steffan-Dewenter, I. & Hasselmann, M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Bee parasites are the main threat to apiculture and since many parasite taxa can spill over from honeybees (Apis mellifera) to other bee species, hone...

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NatureScot Research Report 1288 - Updated non-native species risk assessment of feral pigs in Scotland.

Published online: 06 Sep 2022

Published by: UK, NatureScot

Content type: Reports

This paper describes a risk assessment study regarding the history, distribution, spread and environmental impact of feral pigs (Sus scrofa) as part o...

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Do introduced apex predators suppress introduced mesopredators? a multiscale spatiotemporal study of dingoes and feral cats in Australia suggests not.

Published online: 23 Jul 2020

Authors: Fancourt, B. A. & Cremasco, P. & Wilson, C. & Gentle, M. N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The role of apex predators in structuring ecosystems through the suppression of mesopredator activity and abundance is receiving increasing attention,...

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