Wenchuan 512 earthquake and giant panda habitat in Wolong, China: A review of strong earthquake effects

Cheng, Song; Jiming, Kong; Song, Huiming

doi:10.1007/s11461-009-0071-x

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“…In addition to causing immediate mortality, however, stressors can also act sublethally through secondary pathways including reduced habitat quality (Cheng et al ., 2009; Williams et al ., 2010), compromised physical condition (Romero and Wikelski, 2001), physiological and genetic modifications (Møller and Mousseau, 2011) or increased susceptibility to existing threats, such as disease or environmental fluctuation (Balseiro et al ., 2005; Whitehead, 2013). Many of these indirect and sublethal stressors subsequently impact demographic processes by reducing long-term survival or reproductive fitness in surviving individuals (Krebs and Burns, 1977; Peterson, 2001) but often are not explicitly or adequately addressed in demographic calculations and projections.…”

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Physical condition and stress levels during early development reflect feeding rates and predict pre- and post-fledging survival in a nearshore seabird

2016

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Snapshot nestling health measures can reveal reproductive effects of environmental stress while minimizing handling, disturbance and researcher effort. We tested two short-term measurements, body condition and feather corticosterone, as predictors of brown pelican nestling survival. Both measurements predicted nestling survival to fledge, and feather corticosterone also predicted post-fledging survival.

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Physical condition and stress levels during early development reflect feeding rates and predict pre- and post-fledging survival in a nearshore seabird

2016

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“…The area affected by the earthquake encompasses approximately 11,084 km 2 of giant panda habitat and contains 19 nature reserves for giant pandas . Several studies have been conducted to assess the impact of the earthquake on giant panda habitat Ouyang et al 2008;Wang et al 2008;Xu et al 2008;Cheng et al 2009;Xu et al 2009a, b). These studies have primarily used remote sensing to analyze broad-scale impacts of the earthquake on land cover.…”

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Impact of the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake on biodiversity and giant panda habitat in Wolong Nature Reserve, China

Zhang

Hull

et al. 2011

Ecological Research

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Natural disasters such as earthquakes have profound effects on the earth's biodiversity. However, studies on immediate earthquake impacts are rarely conducted at fine scales due to logistical constraints. We conducted the first post-earthquake field survey in Wolong Nature Reserve, Wenchuan, China, less than 1 year after it was hit by a magnitude 8.0 earthquake in 2008. Since Wolong harbors approximately 10% of the endangered wild giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca) population, the impact of the earthquake on the giant panda and its habitat is of particular concern. We established 15 transects in three focus areas within the Reserve where we classified occurrences of earthquake damage according to vegetation and geophysical characteristics. In the 11.2 km 2 area sampled, we recorded 156 occurrences of earthquake damage consisting of landslides and mudflows, which comprised a total area of 0.88 km 2 . Of all earthquake damage occurrences sampled, only 36% of occurences (73% of surface area) corresponded to damaged areas previously detected through broad-scale remote sensing. The remaining damaged areas mainly consisted of occurrences too small to be detected without field observation. Although there were significant losses to tree and shrub species diversity and richness in earthquake-damaged areas, remnant vegetation was found in the majority (80%) of damaged areas, suggesting the potential for forest recovery. Most earthquake-damaged areas were too steep to be classified as suitable giant panda habitat (79%). In addition, a sizable number of signs of giant panda (67) and other wildlife (148) were observed near the earthquakedamaged areas, and there appeared to be avoidance of earthquake damage only at short-range distances. This study has implications for understanding the impact of natural disasters on biodiversity and highlights the importance of fine scale on-the-ground assessments of disaster impacts on wildlife and their habitats.

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“…Geological processes also impact the distribution of wildlife habitat (Zhang et al., 2011 ). Activities such as crustal movements and earthquakes can alter landforms, affecting the stability of their original habitats (Cheng et al., 2009 ). Crustal movements lead to mountain uplift or subsidence, altering the terrain and topography of mountainous regions, which subsequently influences the wildlife habitat.…”

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Historical changes in the distribution of the Sichuan golden snub‐nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) in Sichuan Province, China

Dai,

Xia,

Zhu

et al. 2024

Ecology and Evolution

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The Sichuan golden snub‐nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) is a rare and endangered primate species endemic to China. Conducting research on the population distribution changes of the Sichuan golden snub‐nosed monkey holds paramount importance for its conservation. Our study represented a comprehensive investigation into the population distribution of the Sichuan snub‐nosed monkey by integrating data acquired from field surveys, protected areas, and historical records and using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to explore changes in distribution across various time periods, including the historical (the Mid‐to‐Late Pleistocene), recent (1980–2000), and current (2001–2023). The research findings demonstrate a significant shift in the distribution range of the Sichuan golden snub‐nosed monkey compared to historical time frames. Notably, between 1980 and 2000, there was a sharp decline in distribution area. Analyses revealed that the southernmost distribution county for the Sichuan golden snub‐nosed monkey in Sichuan Province has shifted northward from Huili to Kangding. Furthermore, distribution changes in Sichuan Province are not solely characterized by a reduction in habitat area but also by a decrease in vertical distribution zones. Regions in the northeastern part of Sichuan with elevations below 1000 m, such as Guang'an City, Bazhong City, Dazhou City, and Nanchong City, no longer support the presence of the Sichuan golden snub‐nosed monkey. At present, the distribution range is confined to elevations between 1000 and 4000 m in the two major mountain ranges of Qionglai and Minshan. A holistic approach is required to safeguard this species. The establishment of movement corridors can play a critical role in enhancing the overall connectivity of current distribution areas. Additionally, we propose implementing a hierarchical approach to protect current habitats. Spatially differentiated conservation measures should be implemented to prioritize the protection of key habitats while simultaneously monitoring anthropogenic activities in non‐key habitats to prevent further fragmentation and isolation of the monkey's distribution areas.

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Wenchuan 512 earthquake and giant panda habitat in Wolong, China: A review of strong earthquake effects

Cited by 9 publications

References 19 publications

Physical condition and stress levels during early development reflect feeding rates and predict pre- and post-fledging survival in a nearshore seabird

Physical condition and stress levels during early development reflect feeding rates and predict pre- and post-fledging survival in a nearshore seabird

Impact of the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake on biodiversity and giant panda habitat in Wolong Nature Reserve, China

Historical changes in the distribution of the Sichuan golden snub‐nosed monkey (Rhinopithecus roxellana) in Sichuan Province, China

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