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Ecological connectivity is crucial for amphibian conservation amid habitat fragmentation from human development. This study assessed stream network connectivity for two stream-bre…

The red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans) is a globally recognized invasive alien species. First introduced to China in the 1980s, it is now distributed across all mainland…

Feral individuals of Pacific oysters (Magallana gigas Thunberg, 1793) in natural habitats are increasingly being reported from the Bulgarian coast. Studies on the interactions of …

Many mustelids share a history of population decline in North America following European settlement, followed by a period of restoration and recovery. Relative to their historical…

The discovery of the Gia Lai Bent-toed Gecko (Cyrtodactylus gialaiensis) on a coffee farm in Chu Se District, Gia Lai Province, raises concerns about its natural habitat, threats,…

Roads greatly impact wildlife, with roadkill posing a major threat to many species. In the Amazon, highways cut through biodiversity-rich ecosystems, exposing mammals, birds, rept…

Roads are major drivers of habitat fragmentation and amphibian mortality. Effective mitigation requires understanding species-specific, temporal, and multiscale environmental driv…

The high demand for hydroelectric power to support electricity in rural areas of Malaysia drives the construction of dams. The development of large-scale dams threatens forest-dep…

This study presents a systematic, landscape-based assessment of visual pollution in Mu Ko Chang National Park, a popular nature-based tourism destination in Thailand. Eight types …

Marine mammals have evolved sophisticated diving strategies to balance foraging efficiency with the avoidance of disturbances, a challenge that is particularly acute in coastal en…

Regional wildlife rescue centres maintain annual records that provide information essential for estimating the impact of domestic animals on wildlife populations. In particular, t…

Tropical karst seasonal rainforests (TKSR) in southwestern China have high levels of biodiversity and a significant number of endemic species. However, understanding the distribut…

Globally, 13% of the 11,188 bird species evaluated by the IUCN Red List face extinction risk, with nearly half experiencing population declines. Approximately 187 bird species hav…

Conservation biology depends on an assessment of threats to species. This has been done at the global scale through the IUCN Red List and also locally and regionally, for example,…

Calanthe graciliflora, an orchid species endemic to China, is one of the most widely distributed members of the genus Calanthe, occupying the highest latitudinal range and exhibit…

Texas hosts approximately seven percent of the United States of America’s mountain lion (Puma concolor) population, although this estimate might be high due to their non-game stat…

Effective ecosystem management requires a deep understanding of how human activities, such as livestock farming, impact ecological dynamics. Livestock farming influences vegetatio…

In 2024, the European Union implemented its Nature Restoration Regulation (NRR) to restore degraded ecosystems and to reverse the loss of biodiversity. One of the objectives is to…

The structural integrity and compositional stability of Quercus robur dominated riparian forests in southeastern Bulgaria but have been increasingly compromised by long-term anthr…

The increase in online sales of living organisms has raised considerable concerns about its impact on wildlife. High demand for specific biological traits can intensify collection…

Due to extensive habitat loss and specialised ecological niche, the Golden-dimpled Ground Beetle (Carabus clatratus) became a locally extinct species with fragmented distribution …

In Mexico, the illegal use of wildlife includes any activity related to wildlife that does not comply with current regulations. Seizure is an administrative sanction imposed by th…

Understanding the dietary preferences of aerial insectivores is essential for assessing their ecological roles in ecosystem energy flow. Despite this importance, few integrative s…

Wild meat trade poses significant threats to biodiversity and human health. Despite these threats, trade and consumption are increasing, driven largely by growing demand in urban …

Pseudophilotes bavius ​​is a butterfly species protected by the EU Habitats Directive. The subspecies P. bavius ​​hungarica, known by the vernacular name Transylvanian Blue, is en…

Species introductions are widely reported as a major threat to biodiversity conservation in Natura 2000 sites. Pumpkinseed Lepomis gibbosus was introduced in Europe in the late 19…

The paper tackles some of the major challenges associated with coastal risk reduction, based on restored river-delta-coast continuums. The presented approach builds on the Ebro Ri…

Cycads (Cycas L.) are ancient plants of immense ecological and evolutionary significance, yet they now face escalating threats to their survival. Around 20 cycad species remain in…

The Sumatran Tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae Pocock, 1929) is a critically endangered tiger subspecies facing serious challenges such as land cover change and prey population decl…

Under human impacts, the global effects of climate change are exacerbating the biodiversity crisis with an anticipated high level of extinction risk for many species. As a range-r…

Humans have been exploiting natural ecosystems and their resources, driving many species to extinction at the expense of global human health, the welfare of wild animals, and the …

This analysis addresses the main stressors that affect water sources in the Combeima watershed, evaluating human activities such as subsistence mining, deforestation, erosion and …

This study investigates the growth and micropropagation of the rare moss Podperaea krylovii, under in vitro conditions. The effects of different growth media, plant growth regulat…

This study examined the ecological factors influencing spring fluctuations in the medusa population of the moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita) in the western and north-western Black S…

The Yangtze River is China’s essential ecological resource and a historically revered “mother river” intimately tied to her ancient civilization. In recent years, the river has fa…

The Monteverde-Arenal Bioregion (MAB), located in the Tilarán Mountains of north-central Costa Rica, contains some of the most biodiverse habitats in Costa Rica and also provides …

The escalating incidence of human-wildlife conflicts involving protected species has posed a significant challenge in global conservation. Although population growth, a byproduct …

The stability of landscapes on sloping land forms the foundation for ecological protection and sustainable development in mountainous regions. However, with the intensification of…

The Sierra Madre del Sur (SMS) is a biologically diverse biogeographic province found in south-central Mexico. It is therefore an area of interest from a conservation standpoint. …

Pterocarpus erinaceus Poir. is a leguminous tree species with huge forage value. It is subjected to heavy pruning pressure in dry season for livestock feeding, resulting in yearly…

Aquatic ecosystems in riverine wetlands are important refuges and nurseries for freshwater biota. Given the significant global loss and degradation of wetlands, regular conservati…

Over the last decades, the worldwide decline of amphibian populations has become a major concern of researchers and conservationists. Studies have reported a diversity of trends, …

In the last decade, databases of records of species observed at the same location at different points in time over large spatial extents have been made available. Unfortunately, t…

Land snails and the Aegean Archipelago offer an intriguing combination for studying biodiversity, biogeography and ecology. A region with high environmental and temporal heterogen…

Wildlife crossing structures (WCSs) are an important measure to protect biodiversity and reduce human-wildlife conflict, especially for bundled linear infrastructure. The aim of t…

Fences can reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions, but it is not always possible to fence over long distances, especially not in multi-functional landscapes. Side roads, driveways, an…

Transports of people and goods contribute to the ongoing 6th mass extinction of species. They impact species viability by reducing the availability of suitable habitat, by limitin…

Vehicle collisions kill at least one million ungulates annually in Europe. The number of traffic-killed individuals is usually relatively low for managed species, compared to the …

While the environmental impacts of new road and motorway construction are examined in detail as part of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, far less attention is ge…

Linear transportation infrastructure threatens terrestrial mammals by altering their habitats, creating barriers to movement and increasing mortality risk. Large carnivores are es…