Read more about the article Predator versus practice: exploring predation and land management as drivers of small antelope occurrence
Study species; A = subset of the most common managed ungulates encountered (A1 = eland, A2 = bonsmara cattle, A3 = sheep), B = mesopredator (caracal), C = small antelope (C1 = steenbok, C2 = common duiker).

Predator versus practice: exploring predation and land management as drivers of small antelope occurrence

The way that we manage land influences species occurrence and interactions. However, in their recent study investigating species co-occurrence along the west coast of South Africa, Debbi Winterton, Nicola van Wilgen and Jan Venter discovered that intensive management of small areas also makes it difficult to detect ecological drivers.

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Read more about the article Thirsty invaders leave rivers with less water
Black wattle, Acacia mearnsii (Photo credit: Suzaan Kritzinger-Klopper)

Thirsty invaders leave rivers with less water

Invasive alien plants can change the amount of rainwater that reaches rivers and streams. Some researchers found that there is a large impact, with substantial increases in water uptake and reduced volumes of water in rivers, while others found little or no impact.

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