“…Several regional studies show that large mammal populations can respond positively to law enforcement over time (Hilborn et al ., ; Jachmann, ), but the role of ranger stations and associated patrolling effort in shaping the spatial distribution and population structure of species in predator–prey complexes has been rarely documented (Dajun et al ., ; Jenks et al ., ; Hunter & Cresswell, ). A few studies show that high hunting pressure can force sought‐after species to move to safer areas (Kilgo et al ., ; Jenks et al ., ), such as conservation stations, monitoring or tourism centres (Dajun et al ., ; Campbell et al ., ; N'Goran et al ., ).…”