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ArticleBMC ecology and evolution2024

Biological response to Przewalski's horse reintroduction in native desert grasslands: a case study on the spatial analysis of ticks.

Yu Zhang, Jiawei Liu, Ke Zhang, Anqi Wang, Duishan Sailikebieke, Zexin Zhang, Tegen Ao, Liping Yan, Dong Zhang, Kai Li and 1 more

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Yu Zhang *School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China.
Jiawei Liu *School of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China.
Ke ZhangNorthwest Institute of Plateau Biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Xining, China.
Anqi WangSchool of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China.
Duishan SailikebiekeXinjiang Fuyun County Kizillike Township Agricultural Development Center, Altay, China.
Zexin ZhangTongliao Forestry Pest Control Station, Tongliao, China.
Tegen AoTongliao Control and Quarantine Station of Forest Pest, Tongliao, China.
Liping YanSchool of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China.
Dong ZhangSchool of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China.
Kai LiSchool of Ecology and Nature Conservation, Beijing Forestry University, Beijing, China. jiujiu@bjfu.edu.cn.
Heqing HuangChongqing Academy of Environmental Science, Chongqing, China. jiaoxiaoqing929@163.com.

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the Investigation of natural protected areas and scientific investigation of potential areas of National Parks in Xinjiang 2021xjkk1201the Parasite Control Project of the Forestry and Grassland Bureau of Xinjiang 2024-HXFWBH-LK-01
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Abstract

backgroundReintroduction represents an effective strategy for the conservation of endangered wildlife, yet it might inadvertently impact the native ecosystems. This investigation assesses the impact of reintroducing endangered Przewalski's horses into the desert grassland ecosystem of the Kalamaili Nature Reserve (KNR), particularly its effect on the spatial distribution of ticks. In a 25 km

resultsThe dominant species of ticks collected in the core area were adult Hyalomma asiaticum (91.36%). Their occurrence rate was higher near donkey trails (65.99%) and water sources (55.81%), particularly in areas with the fresh feces of Przewalski's horses. The ticks' three risk areas, as defined by FKE, showed significant overlap and positive correlation with the distribution of Przewalski's horses, with respective overlap rates being 90.25% in high risk, 33.79% in medium risk, and 23.09% in low risk areas. Moran's I analysis revealed a clustering trend of the fresh feces of Przewalski's horses in these areas. The GLM confirmed a positive correlation between the distribution of H. asiaticum and the presence of horse fresh feces, alongside a negative correlation with the proximity to water sources and donkey trails.

conclusionsThis study reveals the strong spatial correlation between Przewalski's horses and H. asiaticum in desert grasslands, underlining the need to consider interspecific interactions in wildlife reintroductions. The findings are crucial for shaping effective strategies of wildlife conservation and maintaining ecological balance.

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GrasslandAnimalsConservation of Natural ResourcesDesert ClimateEndangered SpeciesFecesHorsesIxodidaeSpatial AnalysisArid desert areaHost and parasite interactionHyalomma asiaticumPrzewalski's horsesReintroduction ecologySpatial distribution

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