Interspecific competition between ants and African honeybees (Apis mellifera scutellata) may undermine the effectiveness of elephant beehive–deterrents in Africa

Abstract Beehive deterrents are commonly used to mitigate human–elephant conflict and protect woody vegetation. To ensure hive activity, reduce abscondment risks, and maintain deterrent effectiveness, resident bee colonies require supplementary feeding during periods of low resource availability. Ho...

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Principais autores:	Reece Thornley, Robin Cook, Matthew Spencer, Catherine L. Parr, Michelle Henley
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado:	Wiley 2024-01-01
Series:	Conservation Science and Practice
Assuntos:	Apidae beehive deterrents conflict mitigation elephants management Formicidae human–wildlife conflict
Acceso en liña:	https://doi.org/10.1111/csp2.13041
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