Effects of native pigs (Sus scrofa) on woody understorey vegetation in a Malaysian lowland rain forest

Large mammals often play important roles in determining the structure and composition of plant communities. This study focused on the extent to which wild pigs ( Sus scrofa ) influence the dynamics of tree seedlings and saplings in a lowland rain forest at Pasoh Forest Reserve in West Malaysia. Native wild pigs are common in the study area and may significantly influence growth and survivorship of woody plants in the understorey through several...