July 2019 PMID 31049947

Interspecific prey neighborhoods shape risk of predation in a savanna ecosystem.

Caroline C Ng'weno, Adam T Ford, Alfred K Kibungei, Jacob R Goheen

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Peak: 20 in May 2019
across 3 sources since May 2019

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What people are saying

Various responses show enthusiasm for the research, with some posts emphasizing how the study broadens ecological understanding, like mentioning 'unpacking how spatial variation affects predation.' The tone reflects curiosity and acknowledgment of the study's ecological significance, especially through words like 'new paper' and 'contribution,' while sharing resources to access the publication.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions express support or intrigue about the research findings, highlighting the significance of prey neighborhoods in predation risk.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with mentions of ecological conservation, predator-prey interactions, and the potential implications for ecosystem management.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussion includes some engagement, such as sharing links, discussing implications, and referencing related conservation topics.

ImpactModerate impact

The publication is seen as important for understanding savanna ecosystems and potentially influencing conservation strategies, although the discussions are somewhat surface-level.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how the presence and types of nearby prey animals (prey neighborhoods) affect individual vulnerability to predators, specifically lions, in a savanna ecosystem.
  • Researchers used GPS data from lion kill sites and density estimates of five ungulate species to analyze how predator activity, vegetation, and prey neighborhood composition influence predation risk.
  • Findings suggest that prey neighborhood structure, along with predator behavior and vegetation, significantly impacts spatial variations in predation risk, highlighting the importance of considering prey interactions in ecological studies of predator-prey dynamics.]

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Adam ™ Ford
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Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspecifics and heterospecifics shapes individual risk of mortality from predation in an African savanna: https://t.co/R9jCYnQyFa /1 https://t.co/tKnf8Twk15

May 3, 2019 · 30 likes · 14 shares · 6,979 followers View post →
Ecology
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#New in @ESAEcology Interspecific #prey neighborhoods shape risk of predation in a #savanna ecosystem #lion #ungulate https://t.co/paXTw874tc https://t.co/UqcIysE3sJ

May 6, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 15,157 followers View post →
Adam ™ Ford
@adamTford · X

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Aug 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 6,979 followers View post →
Adam ™ Ford
@adamTford · X

@BlairRCostelloe @ESAEcology Wait, what? not everyone on Twitter has access to the @ubc paywall? In that case, here is another (paywalled) link: https://t.co/wUVVGURitV

May 3, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,979 followers View post →
Ecology
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Research led at University of Wyoming shows #cattle ranching could help conserve rare African #antelope and #lions. Press release @UWyonews https://t.co/CJ0IPt7VYs Research published in @ESAEcology https://t.co/IQnQ7kDHGE

May 3, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 15,157 followers View post →
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Adam ™ Ford
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Aug 10, 2019 · 3 likes · 6,979 followers View post →
Jonathan Backs
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RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 9, 2019 · 14 shares · 149 followers View post →
Ecological Society
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RT @ESAEcology: Research led at University of Wyoming shows #cattle ranching could help conserve rare African #antelope and #lions. Press…

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Ecological Society
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RT @ESAEcology: #New in @ESAEcology Interspecific #prey neighborhoods shape risk of predation in a #savanna ecosystem #lion #ungulate ht…

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Ecology
@ESAEcology · X

#New in @ESAEcology Interspecific #prey neighborhoods shape risk of predation in a #savanna ecosystem #lion #ungulate https://t.co/paXTw874tc https://t.co/UqcIysE3sJ

May 6, 2019 · 3 likes · 1 share · 15,157 followers View post →
Paul J Oryem
@PaulJOryem · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 5, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,308 followers View post →
Abdullahi H. Ali, PhD.
@alihirola · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,212 followers View post →
Camille Bordes
@BordesCamille1 · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 4, 2019 · 14 shares · 195 followers View post →
UBC Science Okanagan
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RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 3, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,199 followers View post →
Melanie Dickie
@MelanieDickie · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 3, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,346 followers View post →
Christina Davy
@Christina_Davy · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 3, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,889 followers View post →
Brett Jesmer
@BrettJesmer · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 3, 2019 · 14 shares · 536 followers View post →
Ecology
@ESAEcology · X

Research led at University of Wyoming shows #cattle ranching could help conserve rare African #antelope and #lions. Press release @UWyonews https://t.co/CJ0IPt7VYs Research published in @ESAEcology https://t.co/IQnQ7kDHGE

May 3, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 15,157 followers View post →
Adam ™ Ford
@adamTford · X

RT @ESAEcology: Thank you for your contribution to @ESAEcology! https://t.co/paXTw874tc @adamthomasford https://t.co/nzkWgljRvo

May 3, 2019 · 1 share · 6,979 followers View post →
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@RookieinData · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 3, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,034 followers View post →
@BlairCostelloe.bsky.social
@BlairRCostelloe · X

RT @adamthomasford: @BlairRCostelloe @ESAEcology Wait, what? not everyone on Twitter has access to the @ubc paywall? In that case, here is…

May 3, 2019 · 1 share · 1,681 followers View post →
@BlairCostelloe.bsky.social
@BlairRCostelloe · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 3, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,681 followers View post →
Adam ™ Ford
@adamTford · X

@BlairRCostelloe @ESAEcology Wait, what? not everyone on Twitter has access to the @ubc paywall? In that case, here is another (paywalled) link: https://t.co/wUVVGURitV

May 3, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 6,979 followers View post →
Dr Dani Rabaiotti
@DaniRabaiotti · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 3, 2019 · 14 shares · 24,795 followers View post →
Arjun Dheer
@ArjDheer · X

RT @adamthomasford: Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspec…

May 3, 2019 · 14 shares · 4,372 followers View post →
Adam ™ Ford
@adamTford · X

Published today....our new paper in @ESAEcology led by Dr. Caroline Ng'weno, unpacking how spatial variation in conspecifics and heterospecifics shapes individual risk of mortality from predation in an African savanna: https://t.co/R9jCYnQyFa /1 https://t.co/tKnf8Twk15

May 3, 2019 · 30 likes · 14 shares · 6,979 followers View post →