I completed my PhD on the ecology of mouflon in Cyprus (Edinburgh University) in 1988, and have since worked in the Central African tropical forest region. I am a conservation scientist and advise WCS (Wildlife Conservation Society) on surveys and monitoring in Central Africa. My expertise covers survey methodologies, wildlife abundance and distribution, wildlife ecology and protected area management. I have published over 60 peer-reviewed papers and 37 book chapters, mostly on wildlife conservation in Africa. Posts held in the past and to date include: membership of the Scientific Commission of UNEP-GRASP (Great Apes Survival Partnership) 2007-2014, IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group 2007- present; IUCN Great Ape Section Executive Committee 2013-present; IUCN African Elephant Specialist Group 2011-present; and IUCN Giraffe and Okapi Specialist Group 2017- present. I was elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology in 2013. I was Hon. Research Fellow at the University of Edinburgh 1989-2007 and then at the University of Stirling 2008-2016. Since 2018 I am an Hon. Professor at Stirling, specifically in the African Forest Ecology Group.
Tropical ecology, wildlife conservation, African forest ecology, Surveys, Monitoring, Elephants, Gorillas, Primates, Forest
Article
Plumptre AJ, Baisero D, Jędrzejewski W, Kühl H, Maisels F, Ray JC, Sanderson EW, Strindberg S, Voigt M & Wich S (2019) Are We Capturing Faunal Intactness? A Comparison of Intact Forest Landscapes and the "Last of the Wild in Each Ecoregion". Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 2, Art. No.: 24. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2019.00024
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Heinicke S, Mundry R, Boesch C, Amarasekaran B, Barrie A, Brncic T, Brugiere D, Campbell G, Carvalho J, Danquah E, Dowd D, Eshuis H, Fleury-Brugiere M, Maisels F & Williamson EA (2019) Advancing conservation planning for western chimpanzees using IUCN SSC APES-the case of a taxon-specific database. Environmental Research Letters, 14 (6), Art. No.: 064001. https://doi.org/10.1088/1748-9326/ab1379
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Kamgang SA, Bobo KS, Maisels F, Ambahe RDD, Ambassa Ongono DE, Gonder MK, Johnson P, Marino J & Sinsin B (2018) The relationship between the abundance of the Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes ellioti) and its habitat: a conservation concern in Mbam-Djerem National Park, Cameroon. BMC Ecology, 18, Art. No.: 40. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12898-018-0199-3
Article
Estrada A, Garber PA, Mittermeier RA, Wich S, Gouveia S, Dobrovolski R, Nekaris KAI, Nijman V, Rylands AB, Maisels F, Williamson EA, Bicca-Marques J, Fuentes A, Jerusalinsky L & Johnson S (2018) Primates in peril: the significance of Brazil, Madagascar, Indonesia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo for global primate conservation. PeerJ, 6, Art. No.: e4869. https://doi.org/10.7717/peerj.4869
Article
Assessing Africa-wide pangolin exploitation by scaling local data
Ingram DJ, Coad LM, Abernethy K, Maisels F, Stokes E, Bobo KS, Breuer T, Gandiwa E, Ghiurghi A, Greengrass E, Holmern T, Kamgaing TOW, Ndong Obiang AM, Poulsen JR & Schleicher J (2018) Assessing Africa-wide pangolin exploitation by scaling local data. Conservation Letters, 11 (2), Art. No.: e12389. https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.12389
Article
Strindberg S, Maisels F, Williamson EA, Blake S, Stokes EJ, Aba'a R, Abitsi G, Agbor A, Ambahe RD, Bakabana PC, Bechem M, Berlemont A, de Semboli B, Boundja PR & Jeffery KJ (2018) Guns, germs, and trees determine density and distribution of gorillas and chimpanzees in Western Equatorial Africa. Science Advances, 4 (4), Art. No.: eaar2964. https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.aar2964
Book Chapter
Red River Hog Potamochoerus porcus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Melletti M, Breuer T, Huffman BA, Turkalo A, Mirabile M & Maisels F (2017) Red River Hog Potamochoerus porcus (Linnaeus, 1758). In: Melletti M & Meijaard E (eds.) Ecology, Conservation and Management of Wild Pigs and Peccaries. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 134-149. http://www.cambridge.org/it/academic/subjects/life-sciences/ecology-and-conservation/ecology-conservation-and-management-wild-pigs-and-peccaries?format=HB
Article
Conserving the World’s Megafauna and Biodiversity: The Fierce Urgency of Now
Ripple WJ, Chapron G, Lopez-Bao JV, Durant SM, Macdonald DW, Lindsey PA, Bennett EL, Beschta RL, Bruskotter JT, Campos-Arceiz A, Corlett RT, Darimont CT, Dickman AJ, Dirzo R & Maisels F (2017) Conserving the World’s Megafauna and Biodiversity: The Fierce Urgency of Now. Bioscience, 67 (3), pp. 197-200. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biw168
Website Content
Pan troglodytes ssp. troglodytes
Maisels F, Strindberg S, Greer D, Jeffery KJ, Morgan D & Sanz C (2016) Pan troglodytes ssp. troglodytes. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, 2016. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/15936/0
Authored Book
African Elephant Status Report 2016: An update from the African Elephant Database
Thouless CR, Dublin HT, Blanc JJ, Skinner DP, Daniel TE, Taylor RD, Maisels F, Frederick HL & Bouche P (2016) African Elephant Status Report 2016: An update from the African Elephant Database. African Elephant Status Report (AESR), 5. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN. https://www.iucn.org/news/poaching-behind-worst-african-elephant-losses-25-years-%E2%80%93-iucn-report
Technical Report
Fruth B, Hickey JM, Andre C, Furuichi T, Hart J, Hart T, Kuehl H, Maisels F, Nackoney J, Reinartz G, Sop T, Thompson J & Williamson EA (2016) Pan paniscus. The IUCN Red List Assessment of Threatened Species, version 3.1. IUCN. https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-2.RLTS.T15932A17964305.en
Technical Report
Humle T, Maisels F, Oates JF, Plumptre A & Williamson EA (2016) Pan troglodytes. IUCN. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/15933/0
Technical Report
Maisels F, Bergl R & Williamson EA (2016) Gorilla gorilla. IUCN. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/9404/0
Website Content
Maisels F, Strindberg S, Breuer T, Greer D, Jeffery KJ & Stokes E (2016) Gorilla gorilla ssp. gorilla. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, 2016. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/9406/0
Article
The consequences of poaching and anthropogenic change for forest elephants
Breuer T, Maisels F & Fishlock V (2016) The consequences of poaching and anthropogenic change for forest elephants. Conservation Biology, 30 (5), pp. 1019-1026. https://doi.org/10.1111/cobi.12679
Article
Environmental issues in Central Africa
Abernethy K, Maisels F & White L (2016) Environmental issues in Central Africa. Annual Review of Environment and Resources, 41 (1), pp. 1-33. http://arjournals.annualreviews.org/eprint/ThBqVdjzNh7Hz8Emx3ud/full/10.1146/annurev-environ-110615-085415; https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-110615-085415
Conference Paper (unpublished)
The wild bird trade and African parrots: Past, present and future challenges
Martin R, Hart J, Bernard A, Salumu L, Abani R, Hart T, Maisels F & Strindberg S (2016) The wild bird trade and African parrots: Past, present and future challenges. 14th Pan African Ornithological Congress (PAOC 14)- Global changes: threats and opportunities for birds in Africa, Dakar, Senegal, 16.10.2016-21.10.2016. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x2dyb4ZV8ajjb_11wfNLESyhyisjtn1UhVYBWupp8Io/edit
Article
Saving the World's Terrestrial Megafauna
Ripple WJ, Chapron G, Lopez-Bao JV, Durant SM, Macdonald DW, Lindsey PA, Bennett EL, Beschta RL, Bruskotter JT, Campos-Arceiz A, Corlett RT, Darimont CT, Dickman AJ, Dirzo R, Dublin HT, Estes JA, Everatt KT, Galetti M, Goswami VR, Hayward MW, Hedges S, Hoffmann M, Hunter LTB, Kerley GI, Letnic M, Levi T, Maisels F, Morrison JC, Nelson MP, Newsome TM, Painter L, Pringle RM, Sandom CJ, Terborgh J, Treves A, Van Valkenburgh B, Vucetich JA, Wirsing AJ, Wallach AD, Wolf C, Woodroffe R, Young H & Zhang L (2016) Saving the World's Terrestrial Megafauna. BioScience, 66 (10), pp. 807-812. https://doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biw092
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Indicators for wild animal offtake: Methods and case study for African mammals and birds
Ingram DJ, Coad LM, Collen B, Kuempel N, Breuer T, Fa J, Gill DJC, Maisels F, Schleicher J, Stokes E, Taylor G & Scharlemann JPW (2015) Indicators for wild animal offtake: Methods and case study for African mammals and birds. Ecology and Society, 20 (3), Art. No.: 40. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-07823-200340
Book Chapter
Protecting Bais and Elephants: law enforcement and anti-poaching
Breuer T, Bout N, Fishlock V & Maisels F (2015) Protecting Bais and Elephants: law enforcement and anti-poaching. In: Fishlock V & Breuer T (eds.) Studying Forest Elephants. Stuttgart, Germany: Neuer Sportverlag, pp. 73-83. https://www.reaev.de/cms/shop/1/en/books.asp?lang=en
Book Chapter
Equipment and the Golden Rules of Data Management
Fishlock V, Wrege P, Turkalo A & Maisels F (2015) Equipment and the Golden Rules of Data Management. In: Fishlock V & Breuer T (eds.) Studying Forest Elephants. Stuttgart, Germany: Neuer Sportverlag, pp. 174-179. https://www.reaev.de/cms/shop/1/en/books.asp?lang=
Book Chapter
Locating Bais and Evaluating Bai History
Maisels F (2015) Locating Bais and Evaluating Bai History. In: Fishlock V & Breuer T (eds.) Studying Forest Elephants. Stuttgart, Germany: Neuer Sportverlag, pp. 42-45. https://www.reaev.de/cms/shop/1/en/books.asp?lang=en
Book Chapter
Assessing Wildlife and Human Activity In and Around a Bai
Maisels F, Bout N & Mbani O (2015) Assessing Wildlife and Human Activity In and Around a Bai. In: Fishlock V & Breuer T (eds.) Studying Forest Elephants. Stuttgart, Germany: Neuer Sportverlag, pp. 46-63. https://www.reaev.de/cms/shop/1/en/books.asp?lang=en
Book Chapter
Maisels F & Breuer T (2015) What is a bai?. In: Fishlock V & Breuer T (eds.) Studying Forest Elephants. Stuttgart, Germany: Neuer Sportverlag, pp. 14-15. https://www.reaev.de/cms/shop/1/en/books.asp?lang=en
Book Chapter
Detecting Threats and Measuring Change at Bais: A Monitoring Framework
Maisels F, Fishlock V, Greenway K, Wittemyer G & Breuer T (2015) Detecting Threats and Measuring Change at Bais: A Monitoring Framework. In: Fishlock V & Breuer T (eds.) Studying Forest Elephants. Stuttgart, Germany: Neuer Sportverlag, pp. 144-155. https://www.reaev.de/cms/shop/1/en/books.asp?lang=en
Book Chapter
Ape Population Abundance Estimates
Sop T, Cheyne SM, Maisels F, Wich SA & Williamson EA (2015) Ape Population Abundance Estimates. In: Arcus Foundation (ed.) Industrial Agriculture and Ape Conservation: State of the Apes 2015. State of the Apes. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, pp. 1-41. http://www.stateoftheapes.com/volume-2-industrial-agriculture/
Book Chapter
Elephants at Bais: Conservation, research, and vulnerability
Maisels F, Turkalo A & Breuer T (2015) Elephants at Bais: Conservation, research, and vulnerability. In: Fishlock V & Breuer T (eds.) Studying Forest Elephants. Stuttgart, Germany: Neuer Sportverlag, pp. 6-9. https://www.reaev.de/cms/shop/1/en/books.asp?lang=en
Book Chapter
Establishing a Site: Construction, Facilities, Health and Behaviour
Metsio Sienne J, Breuer T, Inkamba-Nkulu C, Mavinga F, Turkalo A & Maisels F (2015) Establishing a Site: Construction, Facilities, Health and Behaviour. In: Fishlock V & Breuer T (eds.) Studying Forest Elephants. Stuttgart, Germany: Neuer Sportverlag, pp. 64-71. https://www.reaev.de/cms/shop/1/en/books.asp?lang=en
Article
Anthony NM, Atteke C, Bruford MW, Dallmeier F, Freedman A, Hardy OJ, Ibrahim B, Jeffery KJ, Johnson M, Lahm SA, Lepengue AN, Lowenstein J, Maisels F, Mboumba J & Mickala P (2015) Evolution and Conservation of Central African Biodiversity: Priorities for Future Research and Education in the Congo Basin and Gulf of Guinea. Biotropica, 47 (1), pp. 6-17. https://doi.org/10.1111/btp.12188
Article
Sesink-Clee PR, Abwe EE, Ambahe R, Anthony NM, Fotso R, Locatelli S, Maisels F, Mitchell MW, Morgan BJ, Pokempner A & Gonder MK (2015) Chimpanzee population structure in Cameroon and Nigeria is associated with habitat variation that may be lost under climate change. BMC Evolutionary Biology, 15, Art. No.: 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12862-014-0275-z
Book Chapter
Biodiversity Conservation and Management
Marechal C, Cawoy V, Cocquyt C, Dauby G, Dessein S, Douglas-Hamilton I, Dupain J, Fischer E, Fouth Obang D, Groom Q, Henschel P, Jeffery KJ, Korte L, Lewis SL, Luhunu S, Maisels F & Williamson EA (2014) Biodiversity Conservation and Management. In: de Wasseige C, Flynn J, Louppe D, Hiol HF & Mayaux P (eds.) The Forests of the Congo Basin - State of the Forest 2013. State of the Forest. Neufchateau, Belgium: Weyrich Edition, pp. 67-96. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/edf2013.php?l=en
Article
Martin R, Perrin MR, Boyes RS, Abebe YD, Annorbah ND, Asamoah A, Bizimana D, Bobo KS, Bunbury N, Brouwer J, Diop MS, Ewnetu M, Fotso R, Garteh J & Maisels F (2014) Research and conservation of the larger parrots of Africa and Madagascar: a review of knowledge gaps and opportunities. Ostrich: Journal of African Ornithology, 85 (3), pp. 205-233. https://doi.org/10.2989/00306525.2014.948943
Book Chapter
Situation des grands singes en Afrique et en Asie
Funwi-Gabga N, Kuehl H, Maisels F, Cheyne SM, Wich SA & Williamson EA (2014) Situation des grands singes en Afrique et en Asie. In: Fondation A (ed.) La planète des grands singes 2013: Industries extractives et conservation des grands singes. La planète des grands singes, 1. Cambridge: Arcus Foundation, p. 299–327. http://www.stateoftheapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/SOTA_French.pdf
Book Chapter
Conservation et gestion de la biodiversité
Marechal C, Cawoy V, Cocquyt C, Dauby G, Dessein S, Douglas-Hamilton I, Dupain J, Fischer E, Fouth Obang D, Groom Q, Henschel P, Jeffery KJ, Korte L, Lewis SL, Luhunu S, Maisels F, Melletti M, Ngoufo R, Ntore S, Palla F, Scholte P, Sonke B, Stevart T, Stoffelen P, van den Broeck D, Walters G & Williamson EA (2014) Conservation et gestion de la biodiversité. In: de Wasseige C, Flynn J, Louppe D, Hiol HF & Mayaux P (eds.) Les forêts du bassin du Congo État des Forêts 2013. State of the Forest. Neufchâteau, Belgium: Weyrich Édition, p. 67–96. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/edf2013.php?l=fr
Conference Proceeding
Massive loss of forests elephants in central Africa
Maisels F, Strindberg S, Blake S, Wittemyer G, Hart J, Williamson EA, Aba'a R, Abitsi G, Ambahe R, Amsini F, Bakabana PC, Hicks T, Bayogo R, Bechem M & Beyers R (2014) Massive loss of forests elephants in central Africa. In: Malhi Y (ed.) Megafauna and Ecosystem Function: from the Pleistocene to the Anthropocene Conference Abstracts. Megafauna and Ecosystem Function: From the Pleistocene to the Anthropocene, Oxford University, Oxford, UK, 18.03.2014-20.03.2014. Oxford: Environmental change institute, Oxford University, p. 18. http://oxfordmegafauna.weebly.com/uploads/1/8/7/6/18767612/abstracts_megafauna_ecosystem_function.pdf
Edited Book
Maisels F & Williamson EA (eds.) (2014) Regional Action Plan for the Conservation of Western Lowland Gorillas and Central Chimpanzees 2015–2020. Gland, Switzerland: International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. https://portals.iucn.org/library/node/45060; https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.CH.2005.SSC-RAP.1.en
Book Chapter
The status of apes across Africa and Asia
Funwi-Gabga N, Kuehl H, Maisels F, Cheyne SM, Wich SA & Williamson EA (2014) The status of apes across Africa and Asia. In: State of the Apes 2013: Extractive Industries and Ape Conservation. Book authored by the Arcus Foundation, State of the Apes series. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, p. 252–277. http://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/life-sciences/biological-anthropology-and-primatology/extractive-industries-and-ape-conservation?format=HB
Article
Devastating decline of forest elephants in Central Africa
Maisels F, Strindberg S, Blake S, Wittemyer G, Hart J, Williamson EA, Aba'a R, Abitsi G, Ambahe R, Amsini F, Bakabana PC, Hicks T, Bayogo R, Bechem M & Morgan BJ (2014) Devastating decline of forest elephants in Central Africa. PLoS ONE, 8 (3), Art. No.: e59469. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0059469
Lecture
Maisels F (2013) Roads, development and wildlife in Central Africa: Purposeful planning for people, primates and pachyderms (Presentation) International Congress for Conservation Biology- Connecting Systems, Disciplines and Stakeholders, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 21.07.2013-25.07.2013. http://www.conbio.org/mini-sites/iccb-2013/program-and-special-events/iccb-program
Article
Human proximity and habitat fragmentation are key drivers of the rangewide bonobo distribution
Hickey JR, Nackoney J, Nibbelink NP, Blake S, Bonyenge A, Coxe S, Dupain J, Emetshu M, Furuichi T, Grossmann F, Guislain P, Hart J, Hashimoto C, Ikembelo B & Maisels F (2013) Human proximity and habitat fragmentation are key drivers of the rangewide bonobo distribution. Biodiversity and Conservation, 22 (13-14), pp. 3085-3104. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10531-013-0572-7
Article
Abernethy K, Coad LM, Taylor G, Lee M & Maisels F (2013) Extent and ecological consequences of hunting in Central African rainforests in the twenty-first century. Philosophical Transactions B: Biological Sciences, 368 (1625), Art. No.: 20120303. https://doi.org/10.1098/rstb.2012.0303
Article
Notes on the distribution and status of small carnivores in Gabon
Bahaa-el-din L, Henschel P, Aba'a R, Abernethy K, Bohm T, Bout N, Coad LM, Head J, Inoue E, Lahm SA, Lee M, Maisels F, Rabanal L, Starkey M, Taylor G, Vanthomme H, Nakashima Y & Hunter LTB (2013) Notes on the distribution and status of small carnivores in Gabon. Small Carnivore Conservation, 48, pp. 19-29. http://www.smallcarnivoreconservation.org/home/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/SCC-48-2-Bahaa-el-din-et-al.pdf
Conference Proceeding
Eight years of outreach in coastal Gabon: feeling the sea turtle love
Saunders AT, Formia A, Maisels F, Boussamba F, Mounguengui GA, Ngouessono S, Mabert BDK & Parnell RJ (2013) Eight years of outreach in coastal Gabon: feeling the sea turtle love. In: Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation. NOAA Technical Memorandum, NOAA NMFS-SEFSC-645. Thirty-Third Annual Symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 05.02.2013-08.02.2013. Miami, Florida, USA: NOAA Fisheries Service, p. 80. http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/pdfs/species/turtlesymposium2013.pdf
Book Chapter
Williamson EA, Maisels F, Groves C, Fruth B, Humle T, Morton FB, Richardson M, Russon A & Singleton I (2013) Family Hominidae (Great Apes). In: Mittermeier R, Rylands A & Wilson D (eds.) Handbook of the Mammals of the World Volume 3: Primates. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions, p. 792–843. http://www.lynxeds.com/hmw/handbook-mammals-world-volume-3
Technical Report
Morgan D, Sanz C, Greer D, Rayden T, Maisels F & Williamson EA (2013) Les grands singes et le FSC: Mise en oeuvre de pratiques d’exploitation favorables aux grands singes dans les concessions forestières en Afrique centrale. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Document occasionnel de la Commission de la sauvegarde des espèces de l’UICN, 49. Groupe de spécialistes des primates CSE/UICN. www.primate-sg.org/best_practice_logging/.
Authored Book
Great apes and FSC: Implementing 'ape friendly' practices in Central Africa's logging concessions
Morgan D, Sanz C, Greer D, Rayden T, Maisels F & Williamson EA (2013) Great apes and FSC: Implementing 'ape friendly' practices in Central Africa's logging concessions [Les grands singes et le FSC: Mise en œuvre de pratiques d’exploitation favorables aux grands singes dans les concessions forestières en Afrique centrale]. Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, 49. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group. http://www.primate-sg.org/best_practice_logging/
Research Report
Douglas-Hamilton I, Maisels F, Stiles D & Wittemyer G (2012) Comments on the final report by Martin et al. “Decision-making mechanisms and necessary conditions for a future trade in African elephant ivory. 30 August 2012. International Union for Conservation of Nature. https://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/afesg_comments_finalreport_30august2012.pdf
Book Chapter
Hedges S, Maisels F & Blake S (2012) Estimating Absolute Densities of Elephant Populations Using Dung Counts Along Line Transects: Field Methods. In: Hedges S (ed.) Monitoring elephant populations and assessing threats: a manual for researchers, managers and conservationists. Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, India: Universities Press, pp. 172-213. http://www.fws.gov/international/pdf/Monitoring_Elephant_Populations_and_Assessing_Threats_to_press_version.pdf
Lecture
Bushmeat hunting: Extent and consequences
Abernethy K, Coad LM, Starkey M, Wilkie DS, Hymas O, White L, Ndong Obiang AM, Ndong K, Nsame Effa E, Noungou A, Mbazonga M, Van Vliet N, Milner-Gulland EJ, Kuempel N & Maisels F (2012) Bushmeat hunting: Extent and consequences (Presentation) Climate change, deforestation and the future of African forests, Oxford, UK, 04.01.2012-06.01.2012. http://www.eci.ox.ac.uk/events/africa/downloads/session63.pdf
Edited Book
IUCN & ICCN (authors), 'Bonobo (Pan paniscus): Conservation Strategy 2012–2022'
Aveling C, Cipolletta C, Maisels F & Williamson EA (eds.) (2012) IUCN & ICCN (authors), 'Bonobo (Pan paniscus): Conservation Strategy 2012–2022' [Bonobo (Pan paniscus) : stratégie de conservation 2012–2022]. IUCN/SSC Action Plans for the Conservation of Biological Diversity. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group & Institut Congolais pour la Conservation de la Nature. http://data.iucn.org/dbtw-wpd/edocs/2012-083.pdf
Article
Recent decline in suitable environmental conditions for African great apes
Junker J, Blake S, Boesch C, Campbell G, du Toit L, Duvall C, Ekobo A, Etoga G, Galat-Luong A, Gamys J, Ganas-Swaray J, Gatti S, Ghiurghi A, Granier N, Hart J, Herbinger I, Hicks T, Imong I, Kuempel N, Lahm SA, Maisels F, Morgan BJ, Mulindahabi F, Mundry R, Normand E, Tiku Okon D, Plumptre AJ, Rainey H, Stokes E, Tranquilli S, Sunderland-Groves J, Walsh P, Warren Y, Williamson EA & Kuehl H (2012) Recent decline in suitable environmental conditions for African great apes. Diversity and Distributions, 18 (11), pp. 1077-1091. https://doi.org/10.1111/ddi.12005
Research Report
Comments on Draft CoP16 Doc. XX re: Decision-making mechanisms for a process of trade in ivory
Stiles D, Vanleeuwe H, Hart J & Maisels F (2012) Comments on Draft CoP16 Doc. XX re: Decision-making mechanisms for a process of trade in ivory. International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). https://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/afesg_comments_secretariatdocument_october2012.pdf
Article
Averting biodiversity collapse in tropical forest protected areas
Laurance W, Useche C, Rendeiro J, Kalka M, Bradshaw C, Sloan S, Laurance S, Campbell M, Abernethy K, Alvarez P, Arroyo-Rodriguez V, Ashton P, Benitez-Malvido J, Blom A & Maisels F (2012) Averting biodiversity collapse in tropical forest protected areas. Nature, 489 (7415), pp. 290-294. https://doi.org/10.1038/nature11318
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Morgan BJ, Dunn A, Gonder MK, Kormos R, Maisels F, Nicholas A, Sunderland-Groves J & Williamson EA (2012) Do primate action plans work?. International Primatological Society XXIV Congress Mexico 2012: Primatology's Legacy and Future Challenges, Cancun, Mexico, 12.08.2012-17.08.2012.
Poster
Does habitat variation across Cameroon & Nigeria drive genetic differentiation among chimps?
Sesink-Clee PR, Abwe EE, Ambahe R, Locatelli S, Maisels F, Mitchell MW, Morgan BJ, Pokempner AA & Gonder MK (2012) Does habitat variation across Cameroon & Nigeria drive genetic differentiation among chimps?. International Primatological Society XXIV Congress Mexico 2012: Primatology's Legacy and Future Challenges, Cancun, Mexico, 12.08.2012-17.08.2012. http://www.ips2012.org.mx/index.html
Article
Lack of conservation effort rapidly increases African great ape extinction risk
Tranquilli S, Abedi-Lartey M, Amsini F, Arranz L, Asamoah A, Babafemi O, Campbell G, Chancellor R, Davenport T, Dunn A, Dupain J, Ellis C, Etoga G, Furuichi T, Gatti S, Ghiurghi A, Greengrass E, Hashimoto C, Hart J, Herbinger I, Hicks T, Holbech L, Huilbregts B, Imong I, Kuempel N, Maisels F, Marshall P, Nixon S, Normand E, Nziguyimpa L, Nzooh-Dogmo Z, Tiku Okon D, Plumptre AJ, Rundus A, Sunderland-Groves J, Todd A, Warren Y, Mundry R, Boesch C & Kuehl H (2012) Lack of conservation effort rapidly increases African great ape extinction risk. Conservation Letters, 5 (1), pp. 48-55. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-263X.2011.00211.x
Article
Wildlife and Human Impact Surveys and Long-term Monitoring in the Congo Basin
Maisels F (2011) Wildlife and Human Impact Surveys and Long-term Monitoring in the Congo Basin. Science Digest, June 2011, pp. 11-16. http://intranet-staging.wcs.org/Resources/Library/~/media/Files/Departments/WCS%20Institute/ScienceDigest_June2011.ashx
Article
Gorilla Population in Deng Deng National Park and a Logging Concession
Maisels F, Ambahe R, Ambassa E, Fosso B, Poumegne J & Fotso R (2011) Gorilla Population in Deng Deng National Park and a Logging Concession. Gorilla Journal: Journal of Berggorilla and Regenwald Direkthilfe, 42, pp. 18-19. http://www.berggorilla.de/index.php?id=1318&L=1
Article
Yackulic C, Strindberg S, Maisels F & Blake S (2011) The spatial structure of hunter access determines the local abundance of forest elephants (Loxodonta africana cyclotis). Ecological Applications, 21 (4), pp. 1296-1307. https://doi.org/10.1890/09-1099.1
Book Chapter
Case study 4: Monitoring of wildlife populations: lessons learned
Maisels F (2010) Case study 4: Monitoring of wildlife populations: lessons learned. In: Yanggen D, Angu K & Tchamou N (eds.) Landscape-Scale Conservation in the Congo Basin : Lessons Learned from the Central African Regional Program for the Environment (CARPE). Gland, Switzerland: IUCN, pp. 335-343. http://cmsdata.iucn.org/downloads/lessons_learned_chapter8_case_study4.pdf
Article
New range limits of the sun-tailed monkey, Cercopithecus solatus, in Central Gabon
Coad LM, Tanga J, Maisels F, Abernethy K, Bout N, Fay M, Henschel P, Lenglet G, Mihindou Y, Puit M, Starkey M, White L & Pauwels OSG (2010) New range limits of the sun-tailed monkey, Cercopithecus solatus, in Central Gabon. Primate Conservation, 25 (1), pp. 33-41. https://doi.org/10.1896/052.025.0108
Article
Effective non-invasive genetic monitoring of multiple wild western gorilla groups
Arandjelovic M, Head J, Kuhl H, Boesch C, Robbins MM, Maisels F & Vigilant L (2010) Effective non-invasive genetic monitoring of multiple wild western gorilla groups. Biological Conservation, 143 (7), pp. 1780-1791. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biocon.2010.04.030
Article
Cercopithecus nictitans prey on air-borne termites in Gabon, Central Africa
Jeffery KJ, Maisels F & Barbry T (2010) Cercopithecus nictitans prey on air-borne termites in Gabon, Central Africa. African Journal of Ecology, 48 (2), pp. 563-565. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2028.2009.01131.x
Commentary
Curran B, Sunderland T, Maisels F, Asaha S, Balinga M, Defo L, Dunn A, von Loebenstein K, Oates JF, Roth P, Telfer P & Usongo L (2010) Response to: 'Is the displacement of people from parks only 'purported' or is it real?' (Schmidt-Soltau 2009). Commentary on: Schmidt-Soltau, K. 2009. Is the displacement of people from parks only 'purported' or is it real? Conservation and Society 7(1): 46–55. Conservation and Society, 8 (2), pp. 99-102. https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-4923.68905
Article
Rainey H, Iyenguet F, Malanda G, Madzoke B, Dos Santos D, Stokes E, Maisels F & Strindberg S (2010) Survey of Raphia swamp forest, Republic of Congo, indicates high densities of Critically Endangered western lowland gorillas Gorilla gorilla gorilla. Oryx, 44 (1), pp. 124-132. https://doi.org/10.1017/S003060530999010X
Article
A molecular diagnostic for identifying central African forest artiodactyls from faecal pellets
Ntie S, Johnston AR, Mickala P, Bowkett AE, Jansen van Vuuren B, Colyn M, Telfer P, Maisels F, Hymas O, Rouyer RL, Wallace RA, LeBlanc K, Van Vliet N, Sonet G, Verheyen E, Pires DB, Wickings EJ, Lahm SA & Anthony NM (2010) A molecular diagnostic for identifying central African forest artiodactyls from faecal pellets. Animal Conservation, 13 (1), pp. 80-93. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00303.x
Book Chapter
Etat des paysages de partenariat pour les forets du Bassin du Congo (PFBC)
Altstatt A, Colom A, de Marcken P & Maisels F (2009) Etat des paysages de partenariat pour les forets du Bassin du Congo (PFBC). In: de Wasseige C, Devers D D, de Marcken P, Eba'a AR, Nasi R & Mayaux P (eds.) Les forets du bassin du Congo: Etat des forets 2008. Luxembourg: Office des publications de l'Union européenne, pp. 233-241. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/edf2008.php
Book Chapter
The Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP): Priority Landscapes
Altstatt A, Colom A, de Marcken P & Maisels F (2009) The Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP): Priority Landscapes. In: de Wasseige C, Devers D D, de Marcken P, Eba'a AR, Nasi R & Mayaux P (eds.) The Forests of the Congo Basin - State of the Forest 2008. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, pp. 225-232. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/edf2008.php?l=en
Book Chapter
État des forêts d'Afrique Centrale: synthèse sous-régionale
Eba'a Atyi R, Devers D, de Wasseige C & Maisels F (2009) État des forêts d'Afrique Centrale: synthèse sous-régionale. In: deWasseige C C, Devers D D, de Marcken P, Eba'a AR, Nasi R & Mayaux P (eds.) Les forets du bassin du Congo: Etat des forets 2008. Luxembourg: Office des publications de l'Union européenne, pp. 17-44. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/edf2008.php
Book Chapter
State of the forests of Central Africa: Regional Synthesis
Eba'a Atyi R, Devers D, de Wasseige C & Maisels F (2009) State of the forests of Central Africa: Regional Synthesis. In: de Wasseige C, Devers D D, de Marcken P, Eba’a AR, Nasi R & Mayaux P (eds.) The Forests of the Congo Basin - State of the Forest 2008. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, pp. 15-41. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/edf2008.php?l=en
Article
Are Central Africa’s Protected Areas Displacing Hundreds of Thousands of Rural Poor?
Curran B, Sunderland T, Maisels F, Oates JF, Asaha S, Balinga M, Defo L, Dunn A, Telfer P, Usongo L, von Loebenstein K & Roth P (2009) Are Central Africa’s Protected Areas Displacing Hundreds of Thousands of Rural Poor?. Conservation and Society, 7 (1), pp. 30-45. https://doi.org/10.4103/0972-4923.54795
Book Chapter
Lope-Chaillu-Louesse Landscape
Starkey M & Maisels F (2009) Lope-Chaillu-Louesse Landscape. In: de Wasseige C, Devers D D, de Marcken P, Eba'a AR, Nasi R & Mayaux P (eds.) The Forests of the Congo Basin - State of the Forest 2008. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, pp. 255-266. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/edf2008.php?l=en
Book Chapter
Salonga-Lukenie-Sankuru Landscape
Steel L, Ilambu O, Reinartz G, Guislain P, Mwinyihali R, Maisels F, Hashim E, Rokotondranisa D, Etsa J, Yoko A & Colom A (2009) Salonga-Lukenie-Sankuru Landscape. In: de Wasseige C, Devers D D, de Marcken P, Eba'a AR, Nasi R & Mayaux P (eds.) The Forests of the Congo Basin - State of the Forest 2008. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, pp. 317-328. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/docs/edf2008/EN/SOF_22_Salonga.pdf
Book Chapter
Leconi-Bateke-Lefini Landscape
Telfer P, Maisels F, Mabiala N, Ampolo A, Tsoumou A, Inkamba-Nkulu C, Nse Esseng S & Bout N (2009) Leconi-Bateke-Lefini Landscape. In: de Wasseige C, Devers D D, de Marcken P, Eba'a AR, Nasi R & Mayaux P (eds.) The Forests of the Congo Basin - State of the Forest 2008. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union, pp. 295-304. http://www.observatoire-comifac.net/docs/edf2008/EN/SOF_20_Lekoni.pdf
Research Report
Kuhl H, Maisels F, Ancrenaz M & Williamson EA (2009) Lignes directrices pour de meilleures pratiques en matiere d’inventaire et de suivi des populations de grands singes [Best Practice Guidelines for Surveys and Monitoring of Great Ape Populations]. Document occasionnel de la Commission de la sauvegarde des espèces de l'UICN, 36. Gland, Switzerland.: Groupe de spécialistes des primates de la CSE de l’UICN. http://www.primate-sg.org/storage/pdf/BP.surveys.fr.pdf
Technical Report
Maisels F (2009) Proposition to list the Trinational de la Sangha as a World Heritage Site, on behalf of the Republics of Congo, Cameroon and Central Africa. UNESCO/ Republics of Congo, Cameroon and Central Africa.
Article
Forest Elephants: Tree Planters of the Congo
Blake S, Deem SL, Mossimbo E, Maisels F & Walsh P (2009) Forest Elephants: Tree Planters of the Congo. Biotropica, 41 (4), pp. 459-468. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1744-7429.2009.00512.x
Article
Mibambani S, Ondo Engouang M, Maisels F & Jeffery KJ (2009) Nest defence by Senegal Lapwings Vanellus lugubris against Night Adder Causus maculatus, in Lope, Gabon. Malimbus, 31 (1), pp. 55-56. http://malimbus.free.fr/contents/tocm31.htm#top
Article
Effects of storage type and time on DNA amplification success in tropical ungulate faeces
Soto-Calderon ID, Ntie S, Mickala P, Maisels F, Wickings EJ & Anthony NM (2009) Effects of storage type and time on DNA amplification success in tropical ungulate faeces. Molecular Ecology Resources, 9 (2), pp. 471-479. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1755-0998.2008.02462.x
Website Content
Gorilla beringei ssp. beringei
Robbins MM, Gray M, Kuempel N, Lanjouw A, Maisels F, Mugisha A, Spelman L & Williamson EA (2008) Gorilla beringei ssp. beringei. [IUCN Red List Assessment web page] 2008. http://www.iucnredlist.org/apps/redlist/details/39999/0
Website Content
Robbins MM, Hart J, Maisels F, Mehlman P, Nixon S & Williamson EA (2008) Gorilla beringei ssp. graueri. [IUCN Red List Assessment web page] 2008. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/39995/0
Website Content
Oates JF, Tutin CEG, Humle T, Wilson ML, Baillie J, Balmforth Z, Blom A, Boesch C, Cox D, Davenport T, Dunn A, Dupain J, Duvall C, Maisels F & Morgan BJ (2008) Pan troglodytes. [IUCN Red List Assessment web page] 2008. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/full/15933/0
Website Content
Walsh PD, Tutin CEG, Baillie J, Maisels F, Stokes E & Gatti S (2008) Gorilla gorilla ssp. gorilla [Series T1 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2011.2]. [IUCN Red List Assessment web page] 2008. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/9406/0
Website Content
Pan troglodytes ssp. troglodytes
Tutin CEG, Baillie J, Dupain J, Gatti S, Maisels F, Stokes E, Morgan D & Walsh PD (2008) Pan troglodytes ssp. troglodytes. [IUCN Red List Assessment web page] 2008. http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/15936/0
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Rainey H, Iyenguet F, Malanda G, Madzoke B, Dos Santos D, Stokes E, Maisels F & Strindberg S (2008) Very High Densities Of Western Lowland Gorillas Gorilla gorilla gorilla In Raphia Swamp Forest, Republic Of Congo. International Primatological Society XXII Congress, Edinburgh, UK, 03.08.2008-08.08.2008.
Book Chapter
Section 5: Field Issues: Logistics and data collection protocols
Maisels F (2008) Section 5: Field Issues: Logistics and data collection protocols. In: Kuehl H, Maisels F, Ancrenaz M & Williamson E (eds.) Best Practice Guidelines for Surveys and Monitoring of Great Ape Populations. Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, 36. Gland, Switzerladn: IUCN SSC Primate Specialist Group (PSG). http://apesportal.eva.mpg.de/database/surveyGuidelines
Meeting Abstract
Pintea L, Kuehl H, Laporte N, Maisels F & Williamson EA (2008) The Great Apes Mapper: developing an online global geo-database and visualization tool for monitoring great ape populations. 22nd Congress of the International Primatatological Society, 2008, Edinburgh, Uk, 03/08/2008 - 08/08/2008. Primate Eye, 96, p. 314. http://ips.conference-services.net/programme.asp?conferenceID=1080&action=prog_presenters
Book Chapter
Maisels F, Colom A & Inogwabini B (2008) Section 6: Training. In: Kuehl H, Maisels F, Ancrenaz M & Williamson E (eds.) Best Practice Guidelines for Surveys and Monitoring of Great Ape Populations.. Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, 36. Gland, Switzerland: SSC Primate Specialist Group of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. http://apesportal.eva.mpg.de/database/surveyGuidelines
Authored Book
Best Practice Guidelines for Surveys and Monitoring of Great Ape Populations
Kuhl H, Maisels F, Ancrenaz M & Williamson EA (2008) Best Practice Guidelines for Surveys and Monitoring of Great Ape Populations [Lignes directrices pour de meilleures pratiques en matière d’inventaire et de suivi des populations de grands singes]. Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, 36. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN/SSC Primate Specialist Group. http://www.primate-sg.org/BP.surveys.htm
Book Chapter
Chapter 8: Standardised reporting
Maisels F (2008) Chapter 8: Standardised reporting. In: Kuhl H, Maisels F, Ancrenaz M & Williamson E (eds.) Best Practice Guidelines for Surveys and Monitoring of Great Ape Populations. Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, 36. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN Ape Species Specialist Group. http://apes.eva.mpg.de/eng/pdf/guidelines/IUCN_SGA_Monitoring_Section_8_Trip_report_format-English_For_web.pdf
Book Chapter
Maisels F & Aba'a R (2008) Section 3: Survey design. In: Kuehl H, Maisels F, Ancrenaz M & Williamson E (eds.) Best Practice Guidelines for Surveys and Monitoring of Great Ape Populations. Occasional Paper of the IUCN Species Survival Commission, 36. Gland, Switzerland: IUCN Ape Species Specialist Group. http://apesportal.eva.mpg.de/database/surveyGuidelines
Other
A golden mole (Family Chrysochloridae) from savanna woodland in the Batéké Plateau, Gabon
Kitchener AC, Maisels F, Pearson L & Aczel P (2008) A golden mole (Family Chrysochloridae) from savanna woodland in the Batéké Plateau, Gabon. Afrotherian Conservation, (6), pp. 5-6. http://www.afrotheria.net/PDFs/Afrotherian%20Conservation%206%20(final).pdf
Article
Roadless wilderness area determines forest elephant movements in the Congo Basin
Blake S, Deem SL, Strindberg S, Maisels F, Momont L, Inogwabini B, Douglas-Hamilton I, Karesh WB & Kock MD (2008) Roadless wilderness area determines forest elephant movements in the Congo Basin. PLoS ONE, 3 (10), Art. No.: e3546. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0003546
Article
Great Blue Turacos Corythaeola cristata eating filamentous algae in Gabon
Faure C, Maisels F & Christy P (2008) Great Blue Turacos Corythaeola cristata eating filamentous algae in Gabon. Malimbus, 30 (1), pp. 65-70. http://malimbus.free.fr/contents/tocm30.htm#301
Conference Paper (unpublished)
Molecular Identification of Central African Ungulates from Fecal Pellets
Ntie S, Johnston AR, Mickala P, Jansen van Vuuren B, Bowkett AE, Telfer P, Wickings EJ, Maisels F, Ryder O & Anthony NM (2007) Molecular Identification of Central African Ungulates from Fecal Pellets. ConGen3: The 3rd Biannual International Symposium on Conservation Genetics, New York, NY, USA, 27.09.2007-29.09.2007.
Lecture
Premiers résultats d’une série de sondages au Gabon: ligne de base pour le monitoring à long-terme
Maisels F, Aba'a R, Abitsi G, Bechem M, Latour S, Pambou Makaya Q, Mihindou Y, Leduc Yeno S, Bout N, Kuehl H, Walsh P, Akou ME, Bezangoye AN & Koulangoye M (2007) Premiers résultats d’une série de sondages au Gabon: ligne de base pour le monitoring à long-terme (Presentation) Atelier sur l’application de la réglementation de la filière viande de brousse au Gabon, Libreville, Gabon, 16.04.2007-17.04.2007.
Lecture
State of the Forest: Data harmonization and management
Blake S & Maisels F (2007) State of the Forest: Data harmonization and management (Presentation) CARPE Inception Workshop, 2007, Yaoundé, Cameroon, 07.02.2007-09.02.2007.
Poster
Bout N & Maisels F (2007) Précision de la limite Sud de la répartition géographique des primates présents dans la mosaïque de forêts et de savanes du Parc National des Plateaux Batéké (Gabon) [Accuracy of the southern limit of the geographical distribution of primates present in the mosaic of forests and savannas of Batéké Plateaux National Park (Gabon)]. 20th Meeting of the Francophone Society of Primatology, National Museum of Natural History, Paris, 22.10.2007-24.10.2007. http://www-sfdp.u-strasbg.fr/colloques/pdf/abstractsfdp2007.pdf
Article
Grey-necked Picathartes Picathartes oreas use man-made structures to breed
Christy P & Maisels F (2007) Grey-necked Picathartes Picathartes oreas use man-made structures to breed. Malimbus, 29 (2), pp. 126-128. http://malimbus.free.fr/contents/tocm29.htm#top
Book Chapter
Maisels F, Sunderland T, Curran B, von Loebenstein K, Oates JF, Usongo L, Dunn A, Asaha S, Balinga M, Defo L & Telfer P (2007) Central Africa’s protected areas and the purported displacement of people: A first critical review of existing data. In: Redford K & Fearn E (eds.) Protected areas and human displacement- a conservation perspective:. WCS Working Papers, 29. Bronx, New York, USA: WCS, pp. 75-89.
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