Lessons learned from the loss of a flagship: The extinction of the Javan rhinoceros Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus from Vietnam

Brook, Sarah; Dudley, Nigel; Mahood, Simon P.; Polet, Gert; Williams, A. Christy; Duckworth, J. W.; Ngoc, Thinh Van; Long, Barney

doi:10.1016/j.biocon.2014.03.014

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“…Currently about 60% of the large herbivorous animals are now threatened with possible extinction (Ripple et al, 2015). Southeast Asia contains the world's highest number of threatened mammals (Schipper et al, 2008), with regional faunas experiencing ongoing range reductions and extinctions driven by human activities (Brook et al, 2014). In India, a preliminary report on the status of the mega-herbivores, including the greater onehorned rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis, Linnaeus, 1758; also known as the Indian rhino) describes the high probability of their local extinction (Karanth et al, 2016).…”

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Coprophilous fungi from dung of the Greater One-Horned Rhino in Kaziranga National Park, India and its implication to paleoherbivory and paleoecology

Basumatary¹,

McDonald

2017

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Fungal spores, especially those of coprophilous fungi, are present in dung middens of Rhinoceros unicornis (greater one-horned rhinoceros) in both forest and grassland areas of the Kaziranga National Park, India. The presence of coprophilous fungi on rhino dung, chiefly Sporormiella, Saccobolus, Ascodesmis, Cercophora, and Sordaria, is documented for the first time. The Sporormiella-Ascodesmis-Saccobolus assemblage is abundant and characterizes the rhino dung in forest and grassland areas. The presence of coprophilous fungi spores allows for an examination of the relationship between rhinoceros ecology and the flora and other fauna in the region. The overall dataset is useful in interpreting the present and past distribution of rhino and other associated animals based on the relative abundance of different types of coprophilous fungi spores and their relationship to paleoherbivory and paleoecology in India and adjoining areas.

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Coprophilous fungi from dung of the Greater One-Horned Rhino in Kaziranga National Park, India and its implication to paleoherbivory and paleoecology

Basumatary¹,

McDonald

2017

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“…The impact of pet trade collection is exacerbated by habitat loss due to quarrying, as demand for cement and mine products is rising following rapid economic growth and urbanization throughout China. While one might argue sound legislation and management plans could tackle the problem of overexploitation of species with high commercial value (Stuart et al 2006), in reality such intervention alone is insufficient to stop poaching in this part of the world, even for high-profile flagship species (Brook et al 2014). With these considerations in mind, we decided to withhold detailed locality information of the two new species in this publication.…”

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Two new species of the genus Goniurosaurus (Squamata: Sauria: Eublepharidae) from southern China

Yang¹,

Chan²

2015

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Two new species of large geckos in the genus Goniurosaurus are described based on specimens collected from karst areas of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, southern China: Goniurosaurus kadoorieorum sp. nov. and Goniurosaurus kwangsiensis sp. nov. Data on natural history of the new species are provided, as well as discussions on the current conservation status of Goniurosaurus species in southern China. Due to the popularity of this genus as novelty pets, and recurring cases of scientific descriptions driving herpetofauna to near-extinction by commercial collectors, we do not disclose the collecting localities of these restricted-range species in this publication. However, such information has been presented to relevant government agencies, and is available upon request by fellow scientists.

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“…BRs (Brooks, 2010;Brook et al, 2014). Thus, such projects in support of the BR should take into account the length of the intervention needed to develop the understanding by the local stakeholders of the project aims, while also leaving enough time to build a strategy that adaptively evolves in accord with local circumstances and develops its own dynamic and activity continuity.…”

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“…Our case study also highlighted the need to have a secure operational fund for delivering BR functional requirements (e.g., BR awareness, ecosystem and species conservation, and sustainable livelihood projects) rather than only allocating resources for administration and office operations. When the law enforcement is not strong due to the lack of management resources, the BR values and biodiversity are unlikely to be protected from threats and pressures of illegal access and exploitation Brook et al, 2014;Cuong et al, 2017a) as was evident in Kien Giang. Additionally, sustainable economic and livelihood development using eco-tourism and BR labels for local products and services was considered as one of the most significant advantages from BR listing (UNESCO, 2008(UNESCO, , 2010(UNESCO, , 2016aCuong et al, 2017b), but this initiative was not promoted sufficiently in KGBR.…”

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Factors influencing the management effectiveness of the biosphere reserve model: The case of Vietnam

Chu¹

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Vietnam allows the province and city authority some flexibility in interpreting the central policies and regulations that could benefit BR operation and management locally, the way this is interpreted varies with the commitment and engagement of the provincial leaders. Lack of true understanding ii of the BR approach coupled with unclear guidance on BR planning and management led to most of the management effort being paid to the conservation of the core PAs.Specific study of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve (KGBR) showed a similar operational "disconnect" between concept and practice as in most other BRs in Vietnam. Whilst major attention has been paid to compliance with the UNESCO Man the Biosphere rules, little effort and investment has been made in the practical implementation of the concepts they embody. Lack of public awareness and understanding, state-control based on a strong sectoral approach to BR planning and management hindered broader stakeholder participation. Weak engagement from provincial leader in BR governance limited cross-sectoral collaboration process for effective delivery BR mandate functions that differentiates BRs from the conventional conservation PA approach. The study found that external projects only have a temporary impact on operation of the KGBR because they often start with small, time-bound demonstration models which negatively condition the community attitude to the projects and by association the BR.Using Enhancing our Heritage Toolkit (EoH) developed by IUCN and UNESCO for evaluation of management effectiveness, the study found that while the KGBR has been operating for a decade, the management planning process has not been completed. While a management system was established in KGBR it has proved inadequate to the task in operation because of structural deficiencies in the BR Management Board, lack of trained staff with BR knowledge and no allocation of operational funding specifically for BR activities. There appears a difficulty to achieve desired outcomes. Due to the absence of an approved operational plan with a monitoring and evaluation system has meant that assessment of management effectiveness of the KGBR against the key performance indicators has not been possible.To improve performance and effectiveness of the BR model in Vietnam, BRs should have nationally legal recognition that provides legitimacy for setting up clear BR governance structure and cross sectoral collaboration, and increase funding opportunity from central government for BR delivery. Additionally, BR sustainability and effectiveness greatly depends on the implementation of appropriate, locally-based management solutions that need a strong stakeholder's awareness, and engagement for a stable and strong governance leadership based on a strategic participation and public-private stakeholder partnerships in planning, operating resource allocation and implementation.iii DECLARATION BY AUTHORThis thesis is composed of my original work, and contains no material previously published or written by another p...

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Lessons learned from the loss of a flagship: The extinction of the Javan rhinoceros Rhinoceros sondaicus annamiticus from Vietnam

Cited by 67 publications

References 13 publications

Coprophilous fungi from dung of the Greater One-Horned Rhino in Kaziranga National Park, India and its implication to paleoherbivory and paleoecology

Coprophilous fungi from dung of the Greater One-Horned Rhino in Kaziranga National Park, India and its implication to paleoherbivory and paleoecology

Two new species of the genus Goniurosaurus (Squamata: Sauria: Eublepharidae) from southern China

Factors influencing the management effectiveness of the biosphere reserve model: The case of Vietnam

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