Evaluating habitat selection of François’ langur in the karst mountains of China: Implications for conservation strategies
The François’ langur is an endangered primate species endemic to Asia, found in the karst mountain regions of China and Vietnam. These langurs are distributed across isolated locations, where habitat loss and fragmentation pose significant threats to their survival. The Mayanghe National Nature Rese...
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| description | The François’ langur is an endangered primate species endemic to Asia, found in the karst mountain regions of China and Vietnam. These langurs are distributed across isolated locations, where habitat loss and fragmentation pose significant threats to their survival. The Mayanghe National Nature Reserve (MNNR) is home to the largest population of wild François' langurs in the world, estimated at 500–600 individuals. To understand the habitat selection of François’ langurs in the MNNR, a survey was conducted from September 2017 to August 2019. Using species presence data and environmental variables, we analyzed habitat selection through a resource selection function (RSF). Significant habitat differences were found between distribution and control sites. The best model included slope, distance to river, distance to road, vegetation type, and tree height. The distribution of François’ langur is primarily influenced by its reliance on specific vegetation types, sensitivity to human disturbance, and geographical factors. This study clarifies the ecological requirements of wild François’ langurs by analyzing their habitat selection and highlights the importance of understanding these factors to inform conservation efforts. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e697ea80f5df4fb3bf359baa5b67af0c2025-08-20T02:35:50ZengElsevierGlobal Ecology and Conservation2351-98942024-12-0156e0333010.1016/j.gecco.2024.e03330Evaluating habitat selection of François’ langur in the karst mountains of China: Implications for conservation strategiesJialiang Han0Xing Fan1Guy Michael Williams2Qixian Zou3Bingnan Dong4Office of Academic Affairs, Chengdu University, Chengdu, China; Correspondence to: Chengdu University, 2025 Chengluo Avenue, Chengdu, Sichuan Province 610016, China.Chengdu Botanical Garden, Chengdu, ChinaPollination Group & Australian National University, Sydney, AustraliaMayanghe National Nature Reserve Administration, Tongren, ChinaSichuan Academy of Forestry, Chengdu, China; Corresponding author.The François’ langur is an endangered primate species endemic to Asia, found in the karst mountain regions of China and Vietnam. These langurs are distributed across isolated locations, where habitat loss and fragmentation pose significant threats to their survival. The Mayanghe National Nature Reserve (MNNR) is home to the largest population of wild François' langurs in the world, estimated at 500–600 individuals. To understand the habitat selection of François’ langurs in the MNNR, a survey was conducted from September 2017 to August 2019. Using species presence data and environmental variables, we analyzed habitat selection through a resource selection function (RSF). Significant habitat differences were found between distribution and control sites. The best model included slope, distance to river, distance to road, vegetation type, and tree height. The distribution of François’ langur is primarily influenced by its reliance on specific vegetation types, sensitivity to human disturbance, and geographical factors. This study clarifies the ecological requirements of wild François’ langurs by analyzing their habitat selection and highlights the importance of understanding these factors to inform conservation efforts.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005341Habitat selectionFrançois’ langurKarst mountainsConservation strategies |
| spellingShingle | Jialiang Han Xing Fan Guy Michael Williams Qixian Zou Bingnan Dong Evaluating habitat selection of François’ langur in the karst mountains of China: Implications for conservation strategies Global Ecology and Conservation Habitat selection François’ langur Karst mountains Conservation strategies |
| title | Evaluating habitat selection of François’ langur in the karst mountains of China: Implications for conservation strategies |
| title_full | Evaluating habitat selection of François’ langur in the karst mountains of China: Implications for conservation strategies |
| title_fullStr | Evaluating habitat selection of François’ langur in the karst mountains of China: Implications for conservation strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Evaluating habitat selection of François’ langur in the karst mountains of China: Implications for conservation strategies |
| title_short | Evaluating habitat selection of François’ langur in the karst mountains of China: Implications for conservation strategies |
| title_sort | evaluating habitat selection of francois langur in the karst mountains of china implications for conservation strategies |
| topic | Habitat selection François’ langur Karst mountains Conservation strategies |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989424005341 |
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