ABSTRACT Abaris basistriata, a beetle species dominant in agroecosystems and natural habitats, may benefit from the establishment of nearby refuge areas or crop field centers.To confirm this hypothesis, we analyzed the spatial distribution of the species and verified the population dynamics of this predator in a soybean/corn rotation crop and a cen

Carnivore populations are declining globally due to range contraction, persecution and prey depletion.One consequence of these patterns is increased RESPRIT range and niche overlap with other carnivores, and thus an elevated potential for competitive exclusion.Here, we document competition between an endangered canid, the Ethiopian wolf (EW), and t

This study investigates the eco-geological environmental Country Shoes challenges faced by Jiangxia District, a mining region in Wuhan City.By combining field surveys, literature analysis and multi-source data such as remote sensing images and on-site monitoring data, an eco-geological environment quality (EGEQ) assessment system was developed.The

Background.Eclampsia is a major direct cause of maternal mortality in South Africa (SA).Most cases of morbidity and mortality areprobably due to late booking for antenatal care, poor quality of care and poor interfacility transport.Publications on eclampsia in SA aremainly from tertiary hospitals and often do not provide clinical management details