Occupancy of wild southern pig-tailed macaques in intact and degraded forests in Peninsular Malaysia.

ABSTRACT: Deforestation is a major threat to terrestrial tropical ecosystems, particularly in Southeast Asia where human activities have dramatic consequences for the survival of many species. However, responses of species to anthropogenic impact are highly variable. In order to establish effective conservation strategies, it is critical to determine a species' ability to persist in degraded habitats. Here, we used camera trapping data to provide the first insights into the temporal and spatial distribution of southern pig-tailed macaques (Macaca nemestrina, listed as 'Vulnerable' by the IUCN) across intact and degraded forest habitats in Peninsular Malaysia, with a particular focus on the effects of clear-cutting and selective logging on macaque occupancy. Specifically, we found a 10% declin

SUBMITTER: Holzner A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8679909 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature