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Wild Template

Write in a clean editor, then format for Wild in one click — DocuGuru applies the official MDPI template with numbered references and exports a submission-ready PDF plus the editable LaTeX source. Free to start.

About the Wild format

Wild is a peer-reviewed journal published by MDPI, covering Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation, Species Distribution and Climate Change. Over its lifetime it has published 99 papers, which have received 92 citations.

PublisherMDPI
Reference styleNumbered (MDPI)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Wild 2023, 12, 45–58.

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Publishes research inWildlife Ecology and Conservation Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation Species Distribution and Climate Change Avian ecology and behavior Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
ISSN3042-4526
Citation impact (2-yr)1.05
h-index4
i10-index1
Open accessYes — indexed in DOAJ
Top institutions publishing hereUniversity of Newcastle Australia
Journal websitewww.mdpi.com
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Papers published in Wild per year

1
2016
13
2022
7
2024
51
2025

Citation impact of Wild by publication year

2
2016
1
2022
16
2024
60
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Wild

Refining Camera Trap Surveys for Mammal Detection and Diversity Assessment in the Baviaanskloof Catchment, South Africa

Maya Beukes, Travis W. Perry, Daniel M. Parker et al. · 29 Apr 2025

Conserving biodiversity in mixed-land-use areas is essential, as nearly 80% of South Africa’s wild species exist outside protected areas. This study investigated mammalian diversity within the Baviaanskloof catchment, a mixed-use landscape in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It also evaluated how camera setup parameters impact species detectability. Using 131 camera traps over four survey sessions…

Human–Wildlife Conflicts, Household Livelihood Security, and Conservation Support Among Residents Adjacent to the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya

Mercy Chepkemoi Chepkwony, Gasto Jerome Lyakurwa, Edwin Sabuhoro · 27 Feb 2025

In sub-Saharan Africa, protected areas are located in close proximity to communities, leading to frequent negative encounters between humans and wildlife. This is coupled with increased pressure from communities seeking park resources to support their livelihoods. To address this, land use plans have been designed around protected areas. For example, in Kenya, wildlife conservancies have…

Spatio-Temporal Variation Trends of Mangrove Canopy Cover in Urban Areas Using Landsat 8 Imagery and Implications of Management Policies: A Case Study of the Benoa Bay Mangrove Area, Bali, Indonesia

Abd. Rahman As-syakur, Martiwi Diah Setiawati, I Gede Agus Novanda et al. · 20 Mar 2025

(1) Background: Mangroves are critical ecosystems that provide essential services, including coastal protection, biodiversity support, and carbon storage. However, urbanization and infrastructure development increasingly threaten their sustainability. This study investigates the spatio-temporal trends of mangrove canopy cover in Benoa Bay, Bali, Indonesia, which is an urban area and a center of tourism activities with various…

Non-Conventional Food Plants (Plantas Alimentícias Não Convencionais (PANC)) of the Petrópolis–Teresópolis Crossing, Serra dos Órgãos National Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Thiago da Cruz Alves, Valdely Ferreira Kinupp, Bruno Araújo Furtado de Mendonça et al. · 28 Aug 2024

We conducted a floristic survey of Non-Conventional Food Plants (Plantas Alimentícias Não Convencionais (PANC)) on the trail of Travessia Petrópolis–Teresópolis in Serra dos Órgãos National Park, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Wild food plants with food potential were collected along a sinuous transect of 27 km in length and 3 m in…

Wild template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Wild format?
In DocuGuru you write your manuscript in a normal editor — no LaTeX setup required — and select the Wild template. When you export, DocuGuru compiles the paper into the official MDPI format and hands you a submission-ready PDF along with the editable LaTeX source.
What reference style does Wild use?
Wild uses Numbered (MDPI) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: 1. Smith, A.; Jones, B.; Lee, C. A Representative Article Title. Wild 2023, 12, 45–58.
Do I need to know LaTeX to submit to Wild?
No. DocuGuru generates the mdpi LaTeX class and compiles the PDF for you in the background, so you get a MDPI-ready Wild document without writing any LaTeX. If you do want it, the LaTeX source is included in the export.
Can I import an existing draft into the Wild template?
Yes. Paste or upload your current manuscript — Word, LaTeX, Markdown, or plain text — and DocuGuru reflows it into the Wild format with correct headings, figures, tables, and numbered citations.
What is Wild?
Wild - MDPI Journal. It is a multidisciplinary journal, published by MDPI.
Can I export a submission-ready Wild PDF?
Yes — DocuGuru produces a PDF built with the official Wild template (the mdpi class) that is ready to submit to MDPI, together with the matching LaTeX source files.
How much does the Wild template cost?
You can start writing in the Wild template for free. Exporting the final submission-ready Wild PDF and LaTeX source is part of DocuGuru's paid plans — see the app for current pricing.
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