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1. A demographic projection model to support conservation decision making for an endangered snake with limited monitoring data

Author:
A. M. Tucker; C. P. McGowan; E. S. Mulero Oliveras; N. F. Angeli; J. P. Zegarra
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.2 pp. 292-302
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Chilabothrus; expert opinion; life history; models; population dynamics; risk; snakes; uncertainty; urbanization
Abstract:
... Conservation planning for rare and threatened species is often made more difficult by a lack of research and monitoring data. In such cases, managers may rely on qualitative assessments of species risk that lack explicit acknowledgement of uncertainty. Snakes are a group of conservation concern that are also notoriously difficult to monitor. Here, we demonstrate a quantitative population projectio ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12641

2. A drop in immigration results in the extinction of a local woodchat shrike population

Author:
M. Schaub; B. Ullrich
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.3 pp. 335-345
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Lanius; birds; demography; extinction; immigration; mark-recapture studies; models; population growth; population size; population viability analysis; risk
Abstract:
... The demographic reasons of local population extinctions are rarely known which hampers learning for preventing extinction of other populations. Here we study the demography of a population of the endangered woodchat shrike Lanius senator at the edge of its distribution range from 1966 to 1992. We recorded the number of breeding pairs and collected reproduction and capture‐recapture data which were ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12639

3. A genetic survey of heavily exploited, endangered turtles: caveats on the conservation value of trade animals

Author:
Fong, J.J.; Parham, J.F.; Shi, H.; Stuart, B.L.; Carter, R.L.
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.4 pp. 452-460
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
breeding; extinction; genetic variation; habitats; mitochondrial DNA; nuclear genome; progeny; species diversity; surveys; taxonomy; turtles; China; Japan; Taiwan; Vietnam
Abstract:
... Asian turtles face an extinction crisis, and so it is imperative that systematists accurately determine species diversity in order to guide conservation strategies effectively. We surveyed mitochondrial and nuclear DNA (mtDNA and nuDNA) variation of the heavily exploited Mauremys mutica complex, a clade of Asian turtles that contains the endangered M. mutica from Japan, Taiwan, China and Vietnam, ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00131.x

4. A green strategy for shark attack mitigation off Recife, Brazil

Author:
F. H. V. Hazin; A. S. Afonso
Source:
Animal conservation 2014 v.17 no.4 pp. 287-296
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Carcharhinus; gillnets; monitoring; mortality; protected species; sharks; turtles; Brazil
Abstract:
... Shark attacks on humans have prompted the implementation of shark control programs aiming at reducing local populations of potentially aggressive species using mostly gillnets. However, shark meshing produces ecological disturbances by inflicting severe mortality not only to sharks but also to several harmless, frequently endangered taxa, including cetaceans, sirenians and chelonids. A different m ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12096

5. A modeling methodology to evaluate the efficacy of predator exclosures versus predator control

Author:
O. C. Stringham; O. J. Robinson
Source:
Animal conservation 2015 v.18 no.5 pp. 451-460
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Charadrius melodus; Vulpes vulpes; contraception; control methods; demographic statistics; endangered species; foxes; models; mortality; nests; population size; predation; predator control; predators; viability
Abstract:
... Predation is seen as the most important source of mortality for many endangered species, including the piping plover. However, predation can be managed through lethal methods, birth control or by excluding predators from nests. Nevertheless, managing a predator population in order to protect a threatened prey population has uncertain outcomes making the monetary expenditures required to manage pre ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12197

6. A molecular diagnostic for identifying central African forest artiodactyls from faecal pellets

Author:
Ntie, S.; Johnston, A.R.; Mickala, P.; Bowkett, A.E.; Jansen van Vuuren, B.; Colyn, M.; Telfer, P.; Maisels, F.; Hymas, O.; Rouyer, R.L.; Wallace, R.A.; LeBlanc, K.; van Vliet, N.; Sonet, G.; Verheyen, E.; Pires, D.; Wickings, E.J.; Lahm, S.A.; Anthony, N.M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.1 pp. 80-93
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Cephalophus ogilbyi; Tragelaphus; cytochrome b; databases; environmental impact; feces; forests; hybridization; mitochondrial DNA; monophyly; rapid methods; restriction fragment length polymorphism; species identification; sympatry
Abstract:
... Small to medium-sized central African forest artiodactyls constitute a diverse yet heavily hunted group composed primarily of species within the genera Cephalophus, Neotragus, Tragelaphus and Hyemoschus. Of these genera, Cephalophus is the richest with as many as seven sympatric species known to occur in central African forests. However, differentiating species from their faeces or from tissue whe ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00303.x

7. A new method to identify important conservation areas applied to the butterflies of the Aegean Islands (Greece)

Author:
Fattorini, S.
Source:
Animal conservation 2006 v.9 no.1 pp. 75-83
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
butterflies; conservation areas; conservation status; extinction; islands; methodology; multivariate analysis; risk; species diversity; wildlife management; Greece
Abstract:
... Selection of priority areas in conservation biology should incorporate an evaluation of the contribution of imperilled species to the total species richness. To rank areas according to their conservation value, a new index - termed biodiversity conservation concern (BCC) - is proposed. This index combines the conservation status of each species belonging to a given species assemblage with the tota ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2005.00009.x

8. A novel approach based on information theory to rank conservation strategies: an application to amphibian metapopulations

Author:
Gilioli, G.; Bodini, A.; Baumgärtner, J.; Weidmann, P.; Hartmann, J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2008 v.11 no.6 pp. 453-462
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Bufo bufo; Rana temporaria; adaptive management; amphibians; breeding sites; habitat fragmentation; habitats; models; monitoring; ponds; prediction; residential areas; uncertainty; viability; Rhine River; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Habitat fragmentation, reduction and degradation as well as the quality of habitat connecting environments are critical for species persistence. Spatially explicit metapopulation models considering environmental effects are natural candidates for modelling population viability. However, metapopulations share the inherent uncertainties of the population concept with vague field population definitio ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00190.x

9. A novel non-invasive tool for disease surveillance of free-ranging whales and its relevance to conservation programs

Author:
Acevedo-Whitehouse, K.; Rocha-Gosselin, A.; Gendron, D.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.2 pp. 217-225
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Balaenoptera musculus; Balaenoptera physalus; Eschrichtius robustus; Haemophilus; Megaptera novaeangliae; Physeter macrocephalus; Staphylococcus aureus; Streptococcus; bacteria; conservation programs; detection limit; disease surveillance; mortality; pathogens; population dynamics; threatened species; whales
Abstract:
... The numbers of potentially pathogenic microorganisms that have been isolated from stranded cetaceans in the last three decades underscore the urgent need for methods of detection of microorganisms that might cause significant disease and increase the likelihood of population declines. We have designed and implemented two non-invasive techniques for the collection of exhaled breath condensate (blow ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00326.x

10. A pedigree gone bad: increased offspring survival after using DNA‐based relatedness to minimize inbreeding in a captive population

Author:
S. C. Hammerly; D. A. de la Cerda; H. Bailey; J. A. Johnson
Source:
Animal conservation 2016 v.19 no.3 pp. 296-303
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Tympanuchus cupido attwateri; breeding season; chicks; endangered species; genetic variation; inbreeding; inbreeding depression; kinship; parentage; pedigree; progeny; ribosomal DNA
Abstract:
... Captive breeding programs often use a pedigree to identify breeding pairs that maintain genetic diversity and limit inbreeding. However, unintentional breeding of closely related individuals can occur when errors exist in the pedigree and may subsequently result in inbreeding depression. In this study, a DNA‐based approach was used to identify parentage assignment errors in the captive pedigree of ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12247

11. A population matrix model and population viability analysis to predict the fate of endangered species in highly managed water systems

Author:
Zambrano, L.; Vega, E.; Herrera M., L.G.; Prado, E.; Reynoso, V.H.
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.3 pp. 297-303
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
risk; viability; Ambystoma mexicanum; endangered species; survival rate; water quality; carp; introduced species; models; extinction; population growth; predation; demography; larvae; population size; eggs; habitats; zooplankton; Mexico
Abstract:
... Matrix models and population viability analysis (PVA) have become useful tools to understand population attributes and dynamics. Demography analysis gives valuable information for the management of threatened species, and can be used to create action plans for their conservation. PVA is particularly useful in those species with small population sizes difficult to sample. By calculating the individ ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00105.x

12. A potential role for immigrant reproductive behavior in the outcome of population augmentations

Author:
E. L. Mensch; J. A. Kronenberger; E. D. Broder; S. W. Fitzpatrick; W. C. Funk; L. M. Angeloni
Source:
Animal conservation 2019 v.22 no.5 pp. 463-471
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Poecilia reticulata; copulation; genetic rescue; males; reproductive behavior; reproductive success; rivers; wildlife
Abstract:
... Augmenting wild populations with translocated individuals is a powerful conservation tool to achieve genetic rescue, but little is known about the role mating behavior plays in the success of augmentation efforts. We studied the behavior of male Trinidadian guppies Poecilia reticulata introduced into experimental mesocosm populations and assessed whether mating behavior influenced reproductive suc ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12486

13. A stated preference investigation of household demand for illegally hunted bushmeat in the Serengeti, Tanzania

Author:
M. Moro; A. Fischer; E. J. Milner‐Gulland; A. Lowassa; L. C. Naiman; N. Hanley
Source:
Animal conservation 2015 v.18 no.4 pp. 377-386
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
biodiversity; bushmeat; chickens; demand elasticities; fish; households; income and wealth; markets; national parks; nationalities and ethnic groups; population; prices; protein sources; villages; wildlife; Tanzania
Abstract:
... Illegal hunting for bushmeat is regarded as an important cause of biodiversity decline in Africa. We use a ‘stated preferences’ method to obtain information on determinants of demand for bushmeat and two other protein sources, fish and chicken, in villages around the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. Our study focuses particularly on the impact of price changes, as anticipating and understanding ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12184

14. A trial of two trouts: comparing the impacts of rainbow and brown trout on a native galaxiid

Author:
Young, K.A.; Dunham, J.B.; Stephenson, J.F.; Terreau, A.; Thailly, A.F.; Gajardo, G.; Garcia de Leaniz, C.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.4 pp. 399-410
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Aplochiton; Oncorhynchus mykiss; Salmo trutta; allopatry; fish communities; habitats; indigenous species; introduced species; streams; sympatry; trout; Chile
Abstract:
... Rainbow trout Oncorhynchus mykiss and brown trout Salmo trutta are the world's two most widespread exotic fishes, dominate the fish communities of most cold-temperate waters in the southern hemisphere and are implicated in the decline and extirpation of native fish species. Here, we provide the first direct comparison of the impacts of rainbow and brown trout on populations of a native fish by qua ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00354.x

15. Abundance and distribution of the endangered loggerhead turtle in Spanish Mediterranean waters and the conservation implications

Author:
Gómez de Segura, A.; Tomás, J.; Pedraza, S.N.; Crespo, E.A.; Raga, J.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2006 v.9 no.2 pp. 199-206
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Caretta caretta; confidence interval; seasonal variation; spring; summer; surveys; turtles
Abstract:
... During 2 years (2001-2003), we performed seasonal aerial surveys in the central Spanish Mediterranean following the transect line methodology in order to determine the abundance and distribution patterns of loggerhead turtles Caretta caretta. We surveyed a total of 16 700 km, accounting for 770 turtle sightings. Loggerhead turtles were present with high abundance all year round. No seasonal differ ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2005.00014.x

16. Acoustic quality of critical habitats for three threatened whale populations

Author:
R. Williams; C. W. Clark; D. Ponirakis; E. Ashe
Source:
Animal conservation 2014 v.17 no.2 pp. 174-185
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Orcinus orca; acoustics; anthropogenic activities; biodiversity; habitat destruction; habitats; international policy and programs; managers; terrestrial ecosystems; whales; Canada; Pacific Ocean
Abstract:
... Habitat loss is a leading cause of biodiversity loss in terrestrial ecosystems. For marine species that rely on acoustic cues to navigate, find food or select mates, sound is a key element of their environment. Chronic forms of human‐generated ocean noise have the potential to mask communication signals over substantial fractions of their functional areas for substantial fractions of the year, whi ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12076

17. Adaptive space use by baboons (Papio ursinus) in response to management interventions in a human‐changed landscape

Author:
G. Fehlmann; M. J. O'Riain; C. Kerr‐Smith; A. J. King
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.1 pp. 101-109
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Papio ursinus; agricultural land; foods; foraging; forest habitats; global positioning systems; human health and safety; human population; human-wildlife relations; interviews; landscapes; risk; rural areas; uncertainty; urban areas; wildlife; South Africa
Abstract:
... Growing human populations are increasingly competing with wildlife for limited resources and this can result in chronic human–wildlife conflict. In the Cape Peninsula, South Africa, chacma baboons Papio ursinus are habitual raiders of urban and rural areas, foraging on a variety of human‐derived foods. Raiding behaviour is considered a threat to human health and safety, may result in damage to pro ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12293

18. Adult butterfly communities in coffee plantations around a protected area in the Western Ghats, India

Author:
Dolia, J.; Devy, M.S.; Aravind, N.A.; Kumar, A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2008 v.11 no.1 pp. 26-34
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Grevillea robusta; adults; adverse effects; agroforestry; bait traps; butterflies; canopy; fauna; forests; habitats; humidity; landscapes; light intensity; modernization; plantations; species diversity; temperature; trees; India
Abstract:
... Although large areas of relatively undisturbed forests are essential for preserving biodiversity, opportunities for conservation in human-dominated landscapes must not be overlooked. Agroforestry systems such as shaded coffee plantations are known to be more compatible with biodiversity conservation than other, more drastic, land transformations. In recent times, however, modernization of coffee c ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00143.x

19. Adverse effects of artificial illumination on bat drinking activity

Author:
D. Russo; L. Cistrone; N. Libralato; C. Korine; G. Jones; L. Ancillotto
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.6 pp. 492-501
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Chiroptera; animal behavior; drinking; foraging; forests; lighting; Italy
Abstract:
... Artificial illumination at night (ALAN) alters many aspects of animal behaviour. Commuting and foraging bats have been found to be affected by ALAN, but no study has yet addressed the impact of lighting on drinking activity, despite its critical importance for bats. We experimentally illuminated cattle troughs used by drinking bats at four forest sites in Italy, and compared drinking activity and ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12340

20. Agricultural farming alters predator-prey interactions in nearby natural habitats

Author:
Shapira, I.; Sultan, H.; Shanas, U.
Source:
Animal conservation 2008 v.11 no.1 pp. 1-8
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Vulpes vulpes; anthropogenic activities; arable soils; conventional farming; ecosystems; farms; food consumption; foraging; foxes; gerbils; habitat destruction; habitats; indigenous species; light intensity; politics; population dynamics; predation; predator-prey relationships; risk; Israel; Jordan
Abstract:
... Agricultural farming is a major consumer of global arable lands and has a direct effect on species decline through habitat destruction. However, agricultural endeavours can also evoke indirect threats that will result in behavioural modifications of indigenous species. In a desert ecosystem, where a political border led to a farming dichotomy between intensive cultivates in Israel and intact lands ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00145.x

21. Alarm responses are maintained during captive rearing in chicks of endangered kaki

Author:
Galbraith, J.A.; Sancha, S.E.; Maloney, R.F.; Hauber, M.E.
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.1 pp. 103-109
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
adults; antipredatory behavior; captive animals; chicks; cleaning; early development; endangered species; multivariate analysis; rearing; social impact; vocalization
Abstract:
... The maintenance of species-specific behavioural repertoires and traditions is an important but often implicit goal of conservation efforts. When captive rearing is used as a conservation practice, it becomes critical to address its possible implications for the social and behavioural traits of developing individuals. In particular, animals must retain or acquire many of their behavioural abilities ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2006.00079.x

22. Albatrosses, eagles and newts, Oh My!: exceptions to the prevailing paradigm concerning genetic diversity and population viability

Author:
Reed, D.H.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.5 pp. 448-457
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Musca autumnalis; biodiversity; eagles; extinction; gene flow; genetic variation; life history; population dynamics; population size; risk; salamanders and newts; stochastic processes; viability
Abstract:
... Numerous recent papers have demonstrated a central role for genetic factors in the extinction process or have documented the importance of gene flow in reversing population declines. This prompted one recent publication to declare that a revolution in conservation genetics has occurred. Contemporaneously with this revolution are a series of papers demonstrating long-term population persistence for ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00353.x

23. Alien invaders and reptile traders: what drives the live animal trade in South Africa

Author:
Van Wilgen, N.J.; Wilson, J.R.U.; Elith, J.; Wintle, B.A.; Richardson, D.M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13Suppls1 pp. 24-32
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Boidae; Chamaeleonidae; Elapidae; Pythonidae; Testudinidae; Viperidae; body size; breeding; fauna; imports; introduced species; invasive species; models; pets; reptiles; risk; trade regulations; South Africa
Abstract:
... The global trade in reptiles for pets has grown rapidly in recent decades. Some species introduced by the pet trade have established and become invasive, for example the Burmese python in Florida. Although there are currently no invasive alien reptiles in South Africa, the last 30 years has seen an exponential increase in the number of introductions of an increasing number of species from an incre ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00298.x

24. All roads lead to Iran: Predicting landscape connectivity of the last stronghold for the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah

Author:
E. M. Moqanaki; S. A. Cushman
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.1 pp. 29-41
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Acinonyx jubatus; biological corridors; habitat connectivity; human development; landscape management; landscapes; models; mortality; population size; prediction; risk; surface water; wildlife; Iran
Abstract:
... Effective conservation solutions for small and isolated wildlife populations depend on identifying and preserving critical biological corridors and dispersal routes. With a worldwide population of ≤70 individuals, the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah Acinonyx jubatus venaticus persists in several fragmented nuclei in Iran. Connectivity between nuclei is crucial for the survival of this subspe ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12281

25. Allopatric divergence drives the genetic structuring of an endangered alpine endemic lizard with a sky‐island distribution

Author:
Z. S. Atkins; M. D. Amor; N. Clemann; D. G. Chapple; G. M. While; M. G. Gardner; M. L. Haines; K. A. Harrisson; M. Schroder; K. A. Robert
Source:
Animal conservation 2020 v.23 no.1 pp. 104-118
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
allopatry; altitude; climate change; endangered species; extinction; genetic rescue; genetic structure; genetic variation; indigenous species; introgression; lizards; mitochondrial DNA; national parks; phylogeny; population structure; refuge habitats; single nucleotide polymorphism; species diversity; viability; New South Wales; Victoria (Australia)
Abstract:
... Anthropogenic climate change is causing a world‐wide reduction of alpine habitat, leaving many high‐elevation species restricted to sky‐islands and vulnerable to extinction. Understanding the genetic parameters of these populations provides key insight into species diversity, dispersal capacity and vulnerability to disturbance. We examined the impact of past climatic variation on a threatened alpi ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12519

26. Amphibian and reptile communities and functional groups over a land‐use gradient in a coastal tropical forest landscape of high richness and endemicity

Author:
M. J. Trimble; R. J. Aarde
Source:
Animal conservation 2014 v.17 no.5 pp. 441-453
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Acacia; Eucalyptus; amphibians; biodiversity; environmental factors; extinction; habitat fragmentation; habitats; herpetofauna; indigenous species; land use; landscapes; planning; plantations; reptiles; soil; sugarcane; temperature; tropical forests; Africa
Abstract:
... Information on the response of herpetofauna to different land uses is limited although important for land‐use planning to support conservation in human‐modified landscapes. Although transformation is dogmatically associated with extinction, species respond idiosyncratically to land‐use change, and persistence of species in habitat fragments may depend on careful management of the human‐modified ma ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12111

27. Amphibian chytrid fungus in Africa – realigning hypotheses and the research paradigm

Author:
T. M. Doherty‐Bone; A. A. Cunningham; M. C. Fisher; T. W. J. Garner; P. Ghosh; D. J. Gower; R. Verster; C. Weldon
Source:
Animal conservation 2020 v.23 no.3 pp. 239-244
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis; amphibians; animal pathogens; fungi; genetic variation; mountains; museums; phylogeny; sequence analysis; virulence; Brazil; Cameroon; Japan; South Africa; Uganda; Western Africa
Abstract:
... The amphibian chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd), responsible for numerous amphibian declines and extinctions, was previously thought to originate from the African continent. This was based on infected museum specimens from early 20th century South Africa, Cameroon and Uganda. Further research on archived specimens from other continents eventually revealed early 20th century record ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12538

28. Amphibians in agricultural landscapes: the habitat value of crop areas, linear plantings and remnant woodland patches

Author:
N. A. Hansen; B. C. Scheele; D. A. Driscoll; D. B. Lindenmayer
Source:
Animal conservation 2019 v.22 no.1 pp. 72-82
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Limnodynastes; biogeography; body condition; community structure; frogs; grain crops; grazing; habitat destruction; harvesting; indigenous species; land use; landscapes; mass movement; microhabitats; mulches; pastures; planning; species richness; woodlands
Abstract:
... Mitigating the negative impacts of agriculture on amphibians requires knowledge of how different land uses affect species distribution and community composition. In the case of frogs, there is currently insufficient information on their use of terrestrial habitats in cropping landscapes to inform conservation planning. We examined how four different farmland types (linear plantings, cereal crops, ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12437

29. An applied ecology of fear framework: linking theory to conservation practice

Author:
Kaitlyn M. Gaynor; Michael J. Cherry; Sophie L. Gilbert; Michel T. Kohl; Courtney L. Larson; Thomas M. Newsome; Laura R. Prugh; Justin P. Suraci; Julie K. Young; Justine A. Smith
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.3 pp. 308-321
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
applied ecology; applied research; avoidance behavior; conservation practices; decision making; fearfulness; food safety; habitats; human-wildlife relations; invasive species; physiology; predation; risk perception; species reintroduction; wild animals
Abstract:
... Research on the ecology of fear has highlighted the importance of perceived risk from predators and humans in shaping animal behavior and physiology, with potential demographic and ecosystem‐wide consequences. Despite recent conceptual advances and potential management implications of the ecology of fear, theory and conservation practices have rarely been linked. Many challenges in animal conserva ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12629

30. An assessment of conflict areas between alien and native species richness of terrestrial vertebrates on a macro‐ecological scale in a Mediterranean hotspot

Author:
A. J. Carpio; J. A. Barasona; J. Guerrero‐Casado; J. Oteros; F. S. Tortosa; P. Acevedo
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.5 pp. 433-443
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
cities; conservation areas; ecosystems; endangered species; indigenous species; introduced species; invasive species; monitoring; new species; prediction; species diversity; vertebrates; Spain
Abstract:
... Understanding how the diversity of invasive species is geographically distributed and identifying the major drivers of that pattern is a relevant challenge as regards invasion biology. The aim of this paper was, therefore, to identify and characterize those areas colonized by a high number of alien species as a means to provide directional indications that can be used to minimize the potential neg ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12330

31. An empirical test of the role of learning in translocation

Author:
A. R. Krochmal; T. C. Roth; H. O'Malley
Source:
Animal conservation 2018 v.21 no.1 pp. 36-44
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Chrysemys picta; adults; cognition; habitats; highlands; juveniles; migratory behavior; mortality; predation; turtles
Abstract:
... Translocation centers on the introducing, reintroducing, or augmenting populations by moving individuals from existing wild source populations to different locations with purportedly suitable habitat. Despite much research in and application of translocation, this technique is often marred by low success rates. While many possible factors could contribute to low translocation success, outcomes are ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12357

32. An evaluation of camera traps for inventorying large- and medium-sized terrestrial rainforest mammals

Author:
Tobler, M.W.; Carrillo-Percastegui, S.E.; Leite Pitman, R.; Mares, R.; Powell, G.
Source:
Animal conservation 2008 v.11 no.3 pp. 169-178
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
cameras; data collection; interviews; mammals; models; people; probability; rain forests; species diversity; surveys; tropical forests
Abstract:
... Mammal inventories in tropical forests are often difficult to carry out, and many elusive species are missed or only reported from interviews with local people. Camera traps offer a new tool for conducting inventories of large- and medium-sized terrestrial mammals. We evaluated the efficiency of camera traps based on data from two surveys carried out at a single site during 2 consecutive years. Th ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00169.x

33. An experimental study of translocation success and habitat improvement in wild rabbits

Author:
Cabezas, S.; Moreno, S.
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.3 pp. 340-348
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Oryctolagus cuniculus; breeding; carrying capacity; food availability; habitats; models; population growth; predation; rabbits; wild animals
Abstract:
... The translocation of wild animals is a strategy frequently used in the conservation and management of natural populations. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of translocation (population supplementation) and habitat improvement on the abundance of European wild rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus. We used eight open plots with different habitat treatments: two with increased shelter, two wi ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00119.x

34. An integrative taxonomic approach to assess the status of Corsican bumblebees: implications for conservation

Author:
T. Lecocq; N. Brasero; T. De Meulemeester; D. Michez; S. Dellicour; P. Lhomme; R. Jonghe; I. Valterová; K. Urbanová; P. Rasmont
Source:
Animal conservation 2015 v.18 no.3 pp. 236-248
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Bombus; biodiversity; chemical composition; data collection; extinction; fauna; genetic markers; government agencies; indigenous species; islands; natural resources conservation; nongovernmental organizations; parents; phylogeny; Corsica
Abstract:
... Many islands are biodiversity hotspots that host numerous endemic species. Unfortunately, insular faunas suffer from high rates of extinction and endangerment, and numerous conservation plans have been developed for their protection. These conservation plans are often assessed on the basis of occurrence and proportion of endemic taxa. However, delimitations of species and subspecies are still conf ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12164

35. Animal behaviour and marine protected areas: incorporating behavioural data into the selection of marine protected areas for an endangered killer whale population

Author:
Ashe, E.; Noren, D.P.; Williams, R.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.2 pp. 196-203
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Orcinus orca; animal behavior; anthropogenic activities; conservation areas; conservation status; habitat preferences; habitats; humans; models; risk; traffic; viability; whales; wildlife; British Columbia; Washington (state)
Abstract:
... Like many endangered wildlife populations, the viability and conservation status of 'southern resident' killer whales Orcinus orca in the north-east Pacific may be affected by prey limitation and repeated disturbance by human activities. Marine protected areas (MPAs) present an attractive option to mitigate impacts of anthropogenic activities, but they run the risk of tokenism if placed arbitraril ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00321.x

36. Animal decisions and conservation: the recolonization of a severely polluted river by the Eurasian otter

Author:
Delibes, M.; Cabezas, S.; Jiménez, B.; González, M.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 400-407
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Lutra lutra; animals; anthropogenic activities; arsenic; cadmium; copper; decision making; fauna; feces; food webs; habitats; heavy metals; ingestion; lead; reproductive success; rivers; toxicity; water pollution; zinc; Spain
Abstract:
... Animals make decisions relying on environmental cues associated to high survival or breeding success along their evolutionary history. However, because of rapid anthropogenic changes in the environment, they may lack useful cues, making bad decisions with potential consequences for individuals and populations. Contaminants are difficult or impossible to detect for animals, so polluted habitats cou ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00263.x

37. Anthropogenic effects on the occurrence of medium‐sized mammals on the Brazilian Pampa biome

Author:
D. O. de Lima; C. Banks‐Leite; M. L. Lorini; E. Nicholson; M. V. Vieira
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.1 pp. 135-147
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
cattle; conservation areas; ecosystems; endangered species; forests; grasslands; human population; indigenous species; population density; species richness; Brazil
Abstract:
... The Pampa biome within Brazil is one of South America’s most endangered biomes, due to conversion to croplands and use for cattle farming, with very limited coverage by protected areas. We investigated the impacts of (i) human population density, (ii) grassland and (iii) forest cover, (iv) protected areas and (v) mean size of farms on the occurrence patterns of 18 medium‐sized mammal species. We g ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12618

38. Application of photographic capture-recapture modelling to estimate demographic parameters for male Asian elephants

Author:
Goswami, Varun R.; Madhusudan, M.D.; Karanth, K. Ullas
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.3 pp. 391-399
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Elephas maximus; adults; habitat destruction; humans; males; models; seasonal variation; India
Abstract:
... In addition to the threats of habitat loss and degradation, adult males of the Asian elephant Elephas maximus also face greater threats from ivory poaching and conflict with humans. To understand the impact of these threats, conservationists need robust estimates of abundance and vital rates specifically for the adult male segment of elephant populations. By integrating the identification of indiv ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00124.x

39. Application of the complete‐data likelihood to estimate juvenile and adult survival for the endangered Hawaiian stilt

Author:
J. M. Reed; C. R. Field; M. D. Silbernagle; A. Nadig; K. Goebel; A. Dibben‐Young; P. Donaldson; C. S. Elphick
Source:
Animal conservation 2015 v.18 no.2 pp. 176-185
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Markov chain; Monte Carlo method; adults; age structure; birds; data collection; ecologists; females; islands; juveniles; males; models; survival rate; uncertainty
Abstract:
... Applied ecologists routinely use demographic models to predict population trajectories. Survival rates throughout the life cycle, which are required for these models, are often difficult to obtain, especially for long‐lived or mobile species. Detailed information for pre‐adult age classes in particular is often lacking. Using a 20‐year dataset from several hundred individuals, we used Markov chain ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12156

40. Applying thresholds to identify key biodiversity areas for marine turtles in Melanesia

Author:
Bass, D.; Anderson, P.; De Silva, N.
Source:
Animal conservation 2011 v.14 no.1 pp. 1-11
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Lepidochelys olivacea; biodiversity; breeding; females; marine environment; nesting; planning; sea turtles; Melanesia
Abstract:
... This study trials the Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) approach to conservation planning on a wide-ranging marine species. We used marine turtle nesting data to test the global thresholds and criteria devised for terrestrial systems and adapted to the marine environment. Data were collated for the Melanesian region and used in the first region-wide marine application of the KBA approach. Using the stan ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00385.x

41. Appropriateness of Special Protection Areas for wide-ranging species: the importance of scale and protecting foraging, not just nesting habitats

Author:
Guixé, D.; Arroyo, B.
Source:
Animal conservation 2011 v.14 no.4 pp. 391-399
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Circus; alfalfa; birds of prey; breeding; conservation areas; crops; foraging; habitats; insects; nesting; nests; protected species; shrubs; small mammals
Abstract:
... Effective conservation plans and design of Special Protection Areas (SPAs) for protected species should take into account ranging behaviour and foraging habitats, and this is particularly important for wide-ranging species. Montagu's harriers Circus pygargus are ground-nesting semi-colonial raptors typical of agricultural habitats. We studied the foraging behaviour of 14 radio-tracked male Montagu ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2011.00441.x

42. Are glucocorticoids good indicators of disturbance across populations that exhibit cryptic variation in contaminant tolerance?

Author:
G. Shidemantle; N. Buss; J. Hua
Source:
Animal conservation 2022 v.25 no.2 pp. 273-284
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Lithobates sylvaticus; biomarkers; corticosterone; cortisol; metamorphosis; salt tolerance; wildlife
Abstract:
... Glucocorticoids (corticosterone/cortisol; cort) are frequently used in conservation as biomarkers of disturbance in wild populations. However, the context‐dependent nature of cort means that it may not always accurately reflect disturbance. For example, there is growing evidence that wildlife populations can evolve or acclimate to human‐induced environmental change (i.e. contaminants) by expressin ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12737

43. Are tourism and conservation compatible for ‘island tame’ species?

Author:
T. Worrell; R. Admiraal; P. W. Bateman; P. A. Fleming
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.2 pp. 155-163
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Metatheria; animals; ecotourism; escape behavior; group behavior; human-wildlife relations; islands; locomotion; models; predation; temperament; tourists; wildlife
Abstract:
... Islands play an important conservation role due to high rates of speciation as well as providing a predator‐free refuge environment for species that are vulnerable to terrestrial predation on the mainland. Many animals show marked ‘island tameness’ on predator‐free islands, reducing costly escape responses in the absence of predation threat. Island tameness also translates to altered responses tow ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12301

44. Artificial light may change flight patterns of bats near bridges along urban waterways

Author:
K. Barré; K. Spoelstra; Y. Bas; S. Challéat; R. Kiri Ing; C. Azam; G. Zissis; D. Lapostolle; C. Kerbiriou; I. Le Viol
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.2 pp. 259-267
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Chiroptera; animals; biodiversity; flight; habitats; landscapes; lighting; riparian areas; urbanization; France
Abstract:
... Artificial light at night (ALAN) is considered as a major threat to biodiversity, especially to nocturnal species, as it reduces availability, quality and functionality of habitats. However, its effects on the way species use landscape elements such as rivers are still largely understudied, especially the effect of crossing infrastructure lighting on bridges. These elements are nevertheless key co ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12635

45. Assessing carnivore distribution from local knowledge across a human‐dominated landscape in central‐southeastern Madagascar

Author:
M. Kotschwar Logan; B. D. Gerber; S. M. Karpanty; S. Justin; F. N. Rabenahy
Source:
Animal conservation 2015 v.18 no.1 pp. 82-91
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Felis; Herpestidae; carnivores; cats; conservation areas; feral animals; habitat destruction; habitat fragmentation; humans; interviews; landscapes; planning; plant communities; population; poultry; rain forests; Madagascar
Abstract:
... Carnivores are often sensitive to habitat loss and fragmentation, both of which are widespread in Madagascar. Clearing of forests has led to a dramatic increase in highly disturbed, open vegetation communities dominated by humans. In Madagascar's increasingly disturbed landscape, long‐term persistence of native carnivores may be tied to their ability to occupy or traverse these disturbed areas. Ho ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12137

46. Assessing genetic diversity for conservation management: a case study of a threatened reptile

Author:
Miller, K.A.; Chapple, D.G.; Towns, D.R.; Ritchie, P.A.; Nelson, N.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.2 pp. 163-171
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Scincidae; alleles; captive animals; case studies; genetic drift; genetic variation; genotyping; haplotypes; hybridization; inbreeding; islands; microsatellite repeats; mitochondrial DNA; population size; reptiles; risk; New Zealand
Abstract:
... The consequences of inbreeding in small isolated populations are well documented, yet populations are often managed in isolation to avoid irreversibly mixing genetic lineages and to maintain the historic integrity of each population. Three remaining populations of Whitaker's skink (Cyclodina whitakeri) in New Zealand, remnants of a once wider distribution, illustrate the conflict between this gene ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00236.x

47. Assessing priority areas by imperilled species: insights from the European butterflies

Author:
Fattorini, S.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.4 pp. 313-320
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
butterflies; fauna; hosts; indigenous species; models; species diversity
Abstract:
... Biodiversity hotspots have been variously defined in terms of species richness, endemic species or imperilled species. The use of imperilled species to locate priority areas is particularly problematic, because an area that hosts a large number of imperilled species is likely to be under severe threats, making less effective conservation efforts. A possibly way to answer this problem is to assess ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00251.x

48. Assessing the buffer effect of floaters by reinforcing local colonization in spatially structured populations

Author:
H. Robles; C. Ciudad
Source:
Animal conservation 2020 v.23 no.5 pp. 484-490
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
breeding; empirical research; habitat fragmentation; habitats; models; sexual maturity; woodpeckers
Abstract:
... Ecological theory and recent empirical studies show that the persistence of spatially structured populations – those composed of spatially separated local populations connected by dispersal – may require the maintenance of pools of floaters (nonbreeding but sexually mature individuals) that rescue small local populations from extinction by replacing the lost breeders. Regardless of the rescue of l ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12566

49. Assessing the efficacy of higher‐taxon approach for ant species surveys to improve biodiversity inventories

Author:
Jorge Luiz Pereira Souza; Itanna Oliveira Fernandes; Donat Agosti; Norman F. Johnson; Fabrício Beggiato Baccaro
Source:
Animal conservation 2022 v.25 no.3 pp. 370-381
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Formicidae; animals; basins; databases; geographical distribution; space and time; species identification; species richness; topography
Abstract:
... Understanding the distribution of species is essential for the conservation and management of biodiversity. But the availability of this kind of information is still scarce for the most diverse regions. The higher‐taxon approach (i.e. use of coarser taxonomic levels to represent species) as an easier and efficient method in representing species patterns can be one way to overcome these constraints ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12758

50. Assessing the efficacy of reintroduction programmes by modelling adult survival: the example of Hermann's tortoise

Author:
Bertolero, A.; Oro, D.; Besnard, A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.3 pp. 360-368
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Testudo hermanni hermanni; adults; habitats; models; predators; survival rate; tortoises
Abstract:
... Although reintroduction programmes are often implemented for recovering animal populations, projects seldom monitor the long-term survival of released animals. In addition, although many releases may occur in the same area, little is known about how the survival of successive release batches is affected by the presence of conspecifics and density dependence. Here, we use multi-state capture-recapt ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00121.x

51. Assessing the long-term impact of Ranavirus infection in wild common frog populations

Author:
Teacher, A.G.F.; Cunningham, A.A.; Garner, T.W.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.5 pp. 514-522
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Rana temporaria; Ranavirus; adults; environmental quality; frogs; habitats; infectious diseases; linear models; long term effects; mortality; population dynamics; population size; viruses; Canada; England
Abstract:
... Amphibians are declining worldwide, and one cause of this is infectious disease emergence. Mass mortalities caused by a virus or a group of viruses belonging to the genus Ranavirus have occurred in wild common frogs Rana temporaria in England since the 1980s, and ranaviral disease is widespread in amphibians in North America and Canada, where it can also cause mass die-offs. Although there have be ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00373.x

52. Assessing the mechanisms behind successful surrogates for biodiversity in conservation planning

Author:
Lawler, J.J.; White, D.
Source:
Animal conservation 2008 v.11 no.4 pp. 270-280
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
butterflies; conservation areas; databases; nestedness; planning; species diversity; Eastern United States
Abstract:
... Limited by the availability of data, conservation planners must use surrogates for biodiversity when selecting conservation areas. Although several methods have been proposed for selecting surrogates, no clear set of species attributes have been described that allow for the efficient a priori selection of surrogate groups. We used a database of 1449 species in two regions of the United States to ( ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00176.x

53. Assessing the potential impact of salmon fisheries management on the conservation status of harbour seals (Phoca vitulina) in north-east Scotland

Author:
Thompson, P.M.; Mackey, B.; Barton, T.R.; Duck, C.; Butler, J.R.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.1 pp. 48-56
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Phoca vitulina; anthropogenic activities; aquaculture; conservation areas; conservation status; fisheries; fisheries management; food availability; models; monitoring; salmon; seals; uncertainty; Scotland
Abstract:
... Conservation efforts are often constrained by uncertainty over the factors driving declines in marine mammal populations. In Scotland, there is concern over the potential impact of unrecorded shooting of seals, particularly where this occurs near Special Areas of Conservation. Here, we show that the abundance of harbour seals Phoca vitulina in the Moray Firth, north-east Scotland, declined by 2-5% ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2006.00066.x

54. Assessing the risks of changing ongoing management of endangered species

Author:
C. Ferrière; N. Zuël; J. G. Ewen; C. G. Jones; V. Tatayah; S. Canessa
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.2 pp. 153-160
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Zosterops chloronothos; animals; cost effectiveness; decision support systems; endangered species; field experimentation; quantitative risk assessment; risk; sugars; uncertainty
Abstract:
... Recovery programmes for endangered species can become increasingly demanding over time, but managers may be reluctant to change ongoing actions that are believed to be assisting recovery. We used a quantitative risk assessment to choose support strategies for a reintroduced population of Mauritius olive white‐eyes Zosterops chloronothos. Facing increasing costs, managers considered changing the on ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12602

55. Assessing the sustainability of Waiwai subsistence hunting in Guyana by comparison of static indices and spatially explicit, biodemographic models

Author:
C. A. Shaffer; C. Yukuma; E. Marawanaru; P. Suse
Source:
Animal conservation 2018 v.21 no.2 pp. 148-158
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Ateles; Crax; Tapirus terrestris; bushmeat; indicator species; issues and policy; livelihood; models; monitoring; nationalities and ethnic groups; prey species; watersheds; wildlife management; Guyana
Abstract:
... While bushmeat hunting is critical to the livelihoods of millions of people throughout the tropical world, it is also a major threat to wildlife conservation. Assessing the sustainability of hunting has been a major goal in conservation biology but developing methods that accurately predict patterns of prey depletion has proven notoriously problematic. In this study, we sought to assess the sustai ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12366

56. Assessing thermal suitability of translocation release sites for egg‐laying reptiles with temperature‐dependent sex determination: a case study with tuatara

Author:
S. Jarvie; A. A. Besson; P. J. Seddon; A. Cree
Source:
Animal conservation 2014 v.17 Suppl S1 no. pp. 48-55
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Sphenodon punctatus; biological assessment; case studies; habitats; reptiles; sex determination; space and time; New Zealand
Abstract:
... Suitable habitat for translocated animals should meet the candidate species' total abiotic and biotic needs through space and time and for all life stages. An important aspect of habitat assessment for reptile translocations is the thermal suitability of the release site. Here we provide a strategic framework for evaluating the thermal suitability of a release site for egg‐laying reptiles with tem ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12152

57. Assessment of demographic risk factors and management priorities: impacts on juveniles substantially affect population viability of a long-lived seabird

Author:
Finkelstein, M.E.; Doak, D.F.; Nakagawa, M.; Sievert, P.R.; Klavitter, J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.2 pp. 148-156
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Phoebastria; adults; bycatch; chicks; demography; fledglings; ingestion; islands; juveniles; lead poisoning; models; population growth; population size; prediction; reproduction; risk factors; seabirds; survival rate; viability; Pacific Ocean Islands
Abstract:
... Predicting population-level effects from changes in demographic rates of different life stages is critical to prioritize conservation efforts. Demographic modeling and sensitivity analysis in particular, has become a standard tool to evaluate how management actions influence species' survival. Demographic analyses have resulted in the robust generalization that, for long-lived species with delayed ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00311.x

58. Assessment of game restocking contributions to anthropogenic hybridization: the case of the Iberian red-legged partridge

Author:
Blanco-Aguiar, J.A.; González-Jara, P.; Ferrero, M.E.; Sánchez-Barbudo, I.; Virgós, E.; Villafuerte, R.; Dávila, J.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2008 v.11 no.6 pp. 535-545
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Alectoris chukar; Alectoris rufa; at-risk population; development policy; farms; game animals; gene pool; homogenization; hybridization; mitochondrial DNA; partridges; polymerase chain reaction; probability; rural development; wildlife; wildlife management; Iberian Peninsula
Abstract:
... Anthropogenic hybridization in wildlife has been identified as one of the main causes of genetic homogenization, highlighting the need for identification and evaluation of populations at risk. Relocation of wildlife for game management purposes is a widespread practice that may promote the admixing of genetically different populations, subspecies or species. We undertook a large-scale study on the ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00212.x

59. Assessment of global polar bear abundance and vulnerability

Author:
S. G. Hamilton; A. E. Derocher
Source:
Animal conservation 2019 v.22 no.1 pp. 83-95
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Ursus maritimus; basins; climate change; confidence interval; continental shelf; habitats; ice; latitude; models; monitoring; regression analysis; Arctic region; Beaufort Sea
Abstract:
... Estimates of abundance and trend are central to assessing population status; yet, are often challenging to obtain or unavailable, suffer from wide confidence intervals and may be collected at irregular intervals. Polar bears Ursus maritimus have become an iconic species for climate change, yet information on abundance and status for significant parts of their range is unknown. We examine the exist ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12439

60. Assessment of the historical population size of an endangered bird, the black-faced spoonbill (Platalea minor) by analysis of mitochondrial DNA diversity

Author:
Yeung, C.K.-L.; Yao, C.-T.; Hsu, Y.-C.; Wang, J.-P.; Li, S.-H.
Source:
Animal conservation 2006 v.9 no.1 pp. 1-10
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
birds; demography; disease outbreaks; environmental monitoring; habitat destruction; life history; mitochondrial DNA; mutation; pesticides; planning; pollution; population dynamics; population size
Abstract:
... We present a practical case of inferring historical demography in an endangered avian species, the black-faced spoonbill Platalea minor, which may be of reference for strategizing conservation planning for species lacking historical records. We applied a genetic approach, complemented by limited knowledge of demographic parameters and life history, to infer the historical population size in the bl ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2005.00007.x

61. At‐sea trialling of the Hookpod: a ‘one‐stop’ mitigation solution for seabird bycatch in pelagic longline fisheries

Author:
B. J. Sullivan; B. Kibel; P. Kibel; O. Yates; J. M. Potts; B. Ingham; A. Domingo; D. Gianuca; S. Jiménez; B. Lebepe; B. A. Maree; T. Neves; F. Peppes; T. Rasehlomi; A. Silva‐Costa; R. M. Wanless
Source:
Animal conservation 2018 v.21 no.2 pp. 159-167
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Thunnus; Xiphias gladius; bycatch; extinction; longline fisheries; mortality; risk; seabirds; tuna
Abstract:
... Bycatch of pelagic seabird species in longline fisheries is recognized as one of the most important and pervasive sources of mortality, contributing to an increased risk of their extinction. Uptake of mitigation measures to reduce seabird bycatch has not been widespread by the industry. Here, we present the results of 18 at‐sea trials conducted between 2011–2015 onboard pelagic longliners targetin ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12388

62. Avian community responses to post‐fire forest structure: implications for fire management in mixed conifer forests

Author:
A. M. White; P. N. Manley; G. L. Tarbill; T. W. Richardson; R. E. Russell; H. D. Safford; S. Z. Dobrowski
Source:
Animal conservation 2016 v.19 no.3 pp. 256-264
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
animal communities; birds; coniferous forests; dead wood; habitats; lakes; landscapes; models; prescribed burning; probability; shrubs; wildfires; wildlife; California
Abstract:
... Fire is a natural process and the dominant disturbance shaping plant and animal communities in many coniferous forests of the western US. Given that fire size and severity are predicted to increase in the future, it has become increasingly important to understand how wildlife responds to fire and post‐fire management. The Angora Fire burned 1243 hectares of mixed conifer forest in South Lake Tahoe ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12237

63. Avian life-history determinants of local extinction risk in a hyper-fragmented neotropical forest landscape

Author:
Lees, A.C.; Peres, C.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2008 v.11 no.2 pp. 128-137
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
anthropogenic activities; birds; canopy; deforestation; extinction; frugivores; habitat destruction; habitat fragmentation; insectivores; landscapes; life history; risk; species diversity; territoriality; tropical forests; Amazonia
Abstract:
... The fact that species vary in their vulnerability to extinction is well documented, but the reasons for these differences remain poorly understood. Why should some species/families/guilds decline rapidly with increasing anthropogenic disturbance, while others either tolerate or proliferate in disturbed habitats? We investigated the bird species composition in 31 primary forest patches of varying s ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00162.x

64. Balancing act: modelling sustainable release numbers for translocations

Author:
L. J. Easton; P. J. Bishop; P. A. Whigham
Source:
Animal conservation 2020 v.23 no.4 pp. 434-442
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
alleles; allelic variation; diploidy; founder effect; frogs; genetic drift; introduced species; loci; population size; risk; simulation models; threatened species; viability; New Zealand
Abstract:
... Translocated populations often share demographic, environmental and genetic risks associated with relict populations. Models that predict translocation impacts on source and founder populations are therefore necessary to ensure that harvesting for release does not jeopardize either population. However, current models generally focus on maximizing the long‐term demographic viability and retention o ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12558

65. Barn owls as biological control agents: potential risks to non‐target rare and endangered species

Author:
M. Zaitzove ‐ Raz; O. Comay; Y. Motro; T. Dayan
Source:
Animal conservation 2020 v.23 no.6 pp. 646-659
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Gerbillus; Meriones; Tyto alba; barns; biological pest control; conservation status; endangered species; food loss; habitats; nest boxes; nests; nontarget organisms; pests; rodent control; sand; Israel
Abstract:
... Rodent agricultural pests cause significant food loss every year. Attempts at mitigation via chemical pest control may cause secondary poisoning and harm non‐target species. Biological pest control by bolstering barn owl Tyto alba populations through the provision of artificial nest boxes is in use in several countries. The national biological pest control project of Israel began in the early 1980 ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12576

66. Bat diversity and abundance associated with the degree of secondary succession in a tropical forest mosaic in south-eastern Mexico

Author:
Castro-Luna, A.A.; Sosa, V.J.; Castillo-Campos, G.
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.2 pp. 219-228
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Chiroptera; canopy; frugivores; habitats; humans; landscapes; logging; rare species; secondary succession; shifting cultivation; survival rate; tropical forests; wet season; Mexico
Abstract:
... Under the hypothesis that bat diversity would be lower in the early stages of secondary succession and that species affected negatively by habitat modification would be more frequent in later successional stages, we evaluated how bats use 12 vegetation stands representing four stages of secondary succession, following disturbance caused by slash-and-burn agriculture and selective logging. We compa ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2007.00097.x

67. Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans elicits acute stress response in spotted salamanders but not infection or mortality

Author:
K. Barnhart; M. C. Bletz; B. LaBumbard; A. Tokash‐Peters; C. R. Gabor; D. C. Woodhams
Source:
Animal conservation 2020 v.23 no.5 pp. 533-546
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Ambystoma; Batrachochytrium; biodiversity; corticosterone; developmental stages; emerging diseases; environmental factors; immune response; mortality; pathogenicity; pathogens; risk; risk assessment; salamanders and newts; stress response; temperature; thyroid hormones; North America; South America
Abstract:
... The emerging fungal pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) is a major threat to amphibian species worldwide with potential to infect many species if it invades salamander biodiversity hotspots in the Americas. Bsal can cause the disease chytridiomycosis, and it is important to assess the risk of Bsal‐induced chytridiomycosis to species in North America. We evaluated the susceptibility t ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12565

68. Bats like vintage: managing exotic eucalypt plantations for bat conservation in a Mediterranean landscape

Author:
J. Cruz; P. Sarmento; G. Rydevik; H. Rebelo; P. C. L. White
Source:
Animal conservation 2016 v.19 no.1 pp. 53-64
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Eucalyptus; Pipistrellus; case studies; forest habitats; forest plantations; landscapes; species diversity; statistical models; surveys; understory; Mediterranean region; Portugal
Abstract:
... The transformation of native habitats into forest plantations for industrial purposes frequently has negative consequences for biodiversity. We evaluated the impact of eucalypt plantations on native bats in a Mediterranean area, taking Portugal as a case study. We compared the overall bat activity, species richness and Kuhl's bat Pipistrellus kuhlii (the most abundant bat species in the area) acti ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12216

69. Beauty and the beast: how a bat utilizes forests shaped by outbreaks of an insect pest

Author:
M. Kortmann; J. Hurst; R. Brinkmann; M. Heurich; R. Silveyra González; J. Müller; S. Thorn
Source:
Animal conservation 2018 v.21 no.1 pp. 21-30
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Chiroptera; acoustics; bark beetles; canopy gaps; foraging; forests; habitat preferences; habitats; lidar; radio telemetry; roosting behavior; salvage logging; snags; surveys; trees
Abstract:
... The consequences of different management strategies following natural disturbances are a matter of global concern. In former production forests around the Northern Hemisphere, the abandonment of intervention, such as removal of dead wood, after outbreaks of bark beetles has been increasingly promoted to regain more natural conditions. However, many focal species of conservation, such as the barbas ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12359

70. Behavior and detection method influence detection probability of a translocated, endangered amphibian

Author:
Talisin T. Hammond; Michelle J. Curtis; Leah E. Jacobs; Mathias W. Tobler; Ronald R. Swaisgood; Debra M. Shier
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.3 pp. 401-411
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Rana; animal behavior; conservation status; frogs; mark-recapture studies; probability; transponders
Abstract:
... Accurate estimates of survival are crucial for many management decisions in translocation programs. Maximizing detection probabilities and reducing sampling biases for released animals can aid in estimates of survival. One important source of sampling bias is an animal’s behavior. For example, individuals that are consistently more exploratory or active may be more likely to be detected visually. ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12645

71. Behavioral adaptations of a large carnivore to human activity in an extremely arid landscape

Author:
A. Barocas; R. Hefner; M. Ucko; J. A. Merkle; E. Geffen
Source:
Animal conservation 2018 v.21 no.5 pp. 433-443
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
agricultural products; anthropogenic activities; attitudes and opinions; carnivores; diet; dogs; domestication; global positioning systems; home range; human population; human-wildlife relations; landscapes; mortality; municipal solid waste; roads; subsidies; ungulates; wolves; Israel
Abstract:
... Driven by the availability of food subsidies and landscape transformation, large carnivore populations are increasingly inhabiting the vicinity of humans. To persist in human proximity, while avoiding conflict and mortality, they must make adjustments in their spatial behavior. Understanding such behavioral adaptations can be crucial to formulate conservation strategies. We used GPS location data ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12414

72. Behavioral and physiological stress responses to local spatial disturbance and human activities by howler monkeys at Los Tuxtlas, Mexico

Author:
S. Cañadas Santiago; P. A. D. Dias; S. Garau; A. Coyohua Fuentes; D. R. Chavira Ramírez; D. Canales Espinosa; A. Rangel Negrín
Source:
Animal conservation 2020 v.23 no.3 pp. 297-306
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Alouatta palliata; anthropogenic activities; conservation areas; endangered species; feces; glucocorticoids; habitat fragmentation; habitats; humans; livestock; locomotion; metabolites; stress response; vocalization; wildlife; Mexico
Abstract:
... To develop effective conservation and management actions, it is important to examine anthropogenic disturbance patterns and their impact on wildlife. We examined variation in the behavioral and physiological stress response of the Critically Endangered Mexican mantled howler monkeys Alouatta palliata mexicana in relation to two types of anthropogenic disturbance, habitat spatial patterns and prese ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12541

73. Behavioral responses of sea turtles to lightsticks used in longline fisheries

Author:
Wang, J.H.; Boles, L.C.; Higgins, B.; Lohmann, K.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2007 v.10 no.2 pp. 176-182
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Caretta caretta; Thunnus; Xiphias gladius; age structure; bycatch; juveniles; laboratory experimentation; sea turtles; tuna
Abstract:
... Sea turtles are sometimes inadvertently captured by pelagic longline fisheries. As a consequence, some drown or suffer injuries, and longline bycatch has been identified as one factor contributing to the decline of marine turtle populations. Understanding what stimuli attract turtles to longlines will therefore be useful in efforts to reduce the number of turtles that become hooked or entangled. L ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2006.00085.x

74. Behaviour during handling predicts male natal dispersal distances in an establishing reintroduced hihi (Notiomystis cincta) population

Author:
K. M. Richardson; J. G. Ewen; P. Brekke; L. R. Doerr; K. A. Parker; D. P. Armstrong
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.2 pp. 135-143
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Notiomystis cincta; females; forest reserves; forests; males; probability; temperament; New Zealand
Abstract:
... Natal dispersal is a complex behaviour influenced by multiple factors that are often sex‐specific and density‐dependent. Reintroduced populations are typically low in density in the initial years of establishment; hence, understanding natal dispersal patterns in this context is a critical component of reintroduction biology. Natal dispersal is a key behaviour that influences both the probability o ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12296

75. Biologgers reveal post‐release behavioural impairments of freshwater turtles following interactions with fishing nets

Author:
L. F. G. Gutowsky; L. J. Stoot; N. A. Cairns; J. D. Thiem; J. W. Brownscombe; A. J. Danylchuk; G. Blouin‐Demers; S. J. Cooke
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.4 pp. 350-359
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Chrysemys picta; Sternotherus; adults; bycatch; freshwater; fyke nets; locomotion; mortality; nontarget organisms; spatial distribution; sublethal effects; submergence; temperature; turtles; Ontario
Abstract:
... Bycatch, the incidental capture of non‐target organisms, occurs in most commercial fisheries. Although immediate bycatch mortality is frequently documented in fisheries, detrimental sub‐lethal effects and potential post‐release mortality remain largely unknown despite the potential population‐level consequences. Turtles are captured as bycatch and their populations are vulnerable to slight increas ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12323

76. Biological control of the cane toad in Australia: a review

Author:
Shanmuganathan, T.; Pallister, J.; Doody, S.; McCallum, H.; Robinson, T.; Sheppard, A.; Hardy, C.; Halliday, D.; Venables, D.; Voysey, R.; Strive, T.; Hinds, L.; Hyatt, A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13Suppls1 pp. 16-23
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Coleoptera; environmental impact; insect pests; bufadienolides; metamorphosis; Rhinella marina; tropics; models; toxic substances; predators; global warming; sugarcane; death; toads; biological control; crops; Western Australia
Abstract:
... The marine toad Bufo marinus is native to northern South America, parts of Central America and Southern Texas. It was deliberately introduced into Australia's tropical north‐east in 1935 in an unsuccessful attempt to control the cane beetle, a damaging insect pest of sugarcane crops. The toads quickly established in the new environment and began to spread. Today, they inhabit most of the Australia ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00319.x

77. Bird responses to fire severity and time since fire in managed mountain rangelands

Author:
Pons, P.; Clavero, M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.3 pp. 294-305
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Lanius collurio; Sylvia; altitude; birds; burning; community structure; fauna; fire severity; grazing; habitat conservation; habitats; planning; rangelands; shrublands; shrubs; species diversity; Europe
Abstract:
... Broom matorrals are subjected to extensive burning in the Pyrenees to improve grazing value, despite being a habitat of conservation interest in Europe. Our aim here is to evaluate the impact of such management practices over the long term, and of fire severity over the short term, on avifauna. Bird-habitat stations were distributed in broom shrublands from a few months to 51 years after fire, at ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00337.x

78. Birding trip reports as a data source for monitoring rare species

Author:
C. Camacho
Source:
Animal conservation 2016 v.19 no.5 pp. 430-435
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Burhinus; flocks; monitoring; population size; rare species; tourists; Chile; Peru
Abstract:
... Monitoring long‐term trends in population size is important for species’ conservation assessments. However, it may be unfeasible for rare species, for which past records are typically sparse. Here, I investigate the potential of birding trip reports as an underappreciated source of biological information to monitor rare species. For this purpose, I used an uncommon species – the Peruvian thick‐kne ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12258

79. Birds as tourism flagship species: a case study of tropical islands

Author:
D. Veríssimo; I. Fraser; J. Groombridge; R. Bristol; D. C. MacMillan
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.6 pp. 549-558
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
biodiversity; birds; case studies; developing countries; econometrics; fauna; fund raising; islands; tourism; tourists; Seychelles
Abstract:
... Species selected as flagships to promote conservation activities around the world are typically well known and charismatic mega‐fauna. Unfortunately this limits the scope for applying the concept as some critical areas for biodiversity conservation, such as tropical islands, lack such species. In this study, we explore the potential to apply the concept of ‘tourism flagship species’ to tropical is ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00282.x

80. Boat disturbance affects the acoustic behaviour of dolphins engaged in a rare foraging cooperation with fishers

Author:
A. Y. Pellegrini; B. Romeu; S. N. Ingram; F. G. Daura‐Jorge
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.4 pp. 613-625
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Tursiops truncatus; behavior change; bioacoustics; boats; echolocation; traditional technology; traffic; Brazil
Abstract:
... Acoustic behaviour is a key component of specialized foraging tactics for many aquatic species, especially cetaceans. However, in recent decades the natural environment has been increasingly exposed to a variety of anthropogenic noise sources, with the potential to impact natural foraging specializations dependent on acoustic communication. Here we evaluated whether boat noise has the potential to ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12667

81. Body condition as a quantitative tool to guide hand‐rearing decisions in an endangered seabird

Author:
J. M. Morten; N. J. Parsons; C. Schwitzer; M. W. Holderied; R. B. Sherley
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.5 pp. 471-479
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Spheniscus demersus; adaptive management; adults; body condition; chicks; compensatory growth; confidence interval; death; endangered species; fledglings; guidelines; models; molting; nests; rearing; seabirds; wildlife rehabilitation
Abstract:
... The use of wildlife rehabilitation for conservation is growing, but quantitative criteria are rarely used to guide whether and when to remove animals from the wild. Since 2006, large numbers of African penguin Spheniscus demersus chicks have been abandoned annually when adults enter moult with dependent young still in the nest. As part of conservation initiatives for this endangered species, these ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12338

82. Body condition does not predict immunocompetence of western pond turtles in altered versus natural habitats

Author:
Polo-Cavia, N.; Engstrom, T.; López, P.; Martín, J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.3 pp. 256-264
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
body condition; body size; habitat destruction; habitats; health status; heterophils; hills; immune response; immunocompetence; phenotypic plasticity; pollution control; turtles; water pollution; wildlife; California
Abstract:
... Many authors have addressed the relationship between body condition and ecological parameters in a wide range of studies, suggesting a better fitness in those individuals with higher values of body condition. However, body size and body condition of individuals can vary significantly at the intraspecific level between geographic locations, which is usually explained by phenotypic plasticity or loc ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00329.x

83. Brazil’s marine protected areas fail to meet global conservation goals

Author:
C. C. Vilar; J.‐C. Joyeux
Source:
Animal conservation 2021 v.24 no.6 pp. 1013-1020
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
biodiversity; geographical distribution; protected species; risk; threatened species; vertebrates; Brazil
Abstract:
... Reducing species extinctions and expanding protected areas are key goals of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). To meet these goals, nations should assure a minimum protection of all ecoregions (Target 11) and preserve the most threatened species (Target 12). While the total extent of marine protected areas (MPAs) in Brazil has increased sharply, little is known about MPAs’ capacity in r ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12703

84. Breeding site selection by bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) and Eurasian griffon (Gyps fulvus) in the Caucasus

Author:
Gavashelishvili, A.; McGrady, M.J.
Source:
Animal conservation 2006 v.9 no.2 pp. 159-170
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Capra; Gyps; biomass; climate; correlation; food availability; geographic information systems; goats; habitats; humans; models; nesting sites; nests; predation; probability; rain; regression analysis; roads; Republic of Georgia
Abstract:
... Occupied and unoccupied sites of bearded vulture Gypaetus barbatus and Eurasian griffon Gyps fulvus were located in the Caucasus (mainly Georgia). Habitat variables related to nest-site characteristics, climate, terrain, human disturbance and food availability were used to construct predictive models of vulture breeding site selection by using a geographic information system (GIS), logistic regres ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2005.00017.x

85. Brown bear‐caused human injuries and fatalities in Russia are linked to human encroachment

Author:
S. Kudrenko; A. Ordiz; F. Stytsenko; S. L. Barysheva; S. Bartalev; L. Baskin; J. E. Swenson
Source:
Animal conservation 2022 v.25 no.3 pp. 427-437
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Siberia; Ursidae; carnivores; ecosystems; habitat destruction; habitats; human-wildlife relations; humans; landscapes; population size; wildlife
Abstract:
... Threat to human safety is the most dramatic conflict between humans and large carnivores. Although carnivore attacks are generally rare, bears are relatively often involved. Here, we reveal an association between human encroachment into the landscape, that is, increasing road density, and brown bear‐caused human casualties (injuries and fatalities) in Russia. In European Russia, the frequency of c ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12753

86. Can a large metropolis sustain complex herpetofauna communities? An analysis of the suitability of green space fragments in Rome

Author:
Vignoli, L.; Mocaer, I.; Luiselli, L.; Bologna, M.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.5 pp. 456-466
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
amphibians; biogeography; cities; habitats; herpetofauna; landscapes; regression analysis; reptiles; species diversity; surface water; urban areas; urbanization; viability; wood; Europe
Abstract:
... Urban areas are primary causes of species' range fragmentation and reduction. However, relatively few studies have attempted to describe the habitat variables influencing the diversity and conservation of amphibians and reptiles, particularly in Mediterranean Europe and in large metropolitan areas. We explored this broad conservation ecology problem by studying the richness and diversity patterns ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00273.x

87. Can fear conditioning repel California sea lions from fishing activities?

Author:
Zachary A. Schakner; Thomas Götz; Vincent M. Janik; Daniel T. Blumstein
Source:
Animal conservation 2017 v.20 no.5 pp. 425-432
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Zalophus californianus; acoustics; baits; barges; behavior change; fearfulness; fisheries; fishing boats; foraging; humans; learning; marine mammals; noise pollution; sport fishing; summer; California
Abstract:
... Marine mammal interactions with fisheries create conflicts that can threaten human safety, economic interests and marine mammal survival. A deterrent that capitalizes on learning mechanisms, like fear conditioning, may enhance success while simultaneously balancing welfare concerns and reduce noise pollution. During fear conditioning, individuals learn the cues that precede the dangerous stimuli, ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12329

88. Can intensive agricultural landscapes favour some raptor species? The Marsh harrier in north-eastern Spain

Author:
Cardador, L.; Carrete, M.; Mañosa, S.
Source:
Animal conservation 2011 v.14 no.4 pp. 382-390
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
agricultural land; anthropogenic activities; biodiversity; birds of prey; breeding; breeding sites; crops; foraging; habitats; intensive farming; landscapes; multivariate analysis; nesting; ponds; population growth; wetlands; Spain
Abstract:
... Agricultural intensification over the last 60 decades has been linked to decreases in biodiversity and in the breeding populations of several avian species in farmlands. However, agricultural intensification has not affected all species in the same way and transformed landscapes can still provide suitable habitats for species tolerant to some degree of anthropogenic change. Understanding habitat s ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2011.00449.x

89. Can intrinsic factors explain population declines in North American breeding shorebirds? A comparative analysis

Author:
Thomas, G.H.; Lanctot, R.B.; Székely, T.
Source:
Animal conservation 2006 v.9 no.3 pp. 252-258
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Aves; biogeography; body size; breeding; clutch size; extinction; habitat destruction; life history; mating systems; migratory behavior; models; phylogeny; population dynamics; population size; risk; sexual selection; stopover sites; testes; North America
Abstract:
... Many shorebirds that breed in North America are declining. These trends reflect global patterns in shorebird populations. Here we ask what factors make some shorebird species more prone to decline than others. Specifically, we test the influence of migratory behaviour (route and distance), biogeography (population size and range), life history (body size, clutch size) and sexual selection (social ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2006.00029.x

90. Canine Conundrum: domestic dogs as an invasive species and their impacts on wildlife in India

Author:
C. Home; Y. V. Bhatnagar; A. T. Vanak
Source:
Animal conservation 2018 v.21 no.4 pp. 275-282
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
carnivores; cats; conservation areas; control methods; death; dogs; edge effects; endangered species; indigenous species; invasive species; ownership; population dynamics; predators; rats; surveys; ungulates; wildlife; India
Abstract:
... Domestic dogs are increasingly being recognized as a conservation threat for native species. In many places, their impacts may be as severe as other invasive predators such as cats and rats. We conducted the first ever sub‐continent scale assessment of the impacts of dogs on native species in India using an online key informant survey and reports from national print media. Dogs reportedly attacked ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12389

91. Capture‐induced vulnerability in male Shortnose guitarfish during their reproductive period

Author:
Aline Cristina Prado; Natascha Wosnick; Kye Adams; Renata Daldin Leite; Carolina Arruda Freire
Source:
Animal conservation 2022 v.25 no.2 pp. 233-243
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
animals; bycatch; condition factor; lactic acid; males; mortality; phosphorus; potassium; sodium
Abstract:
... The assessment of physiological responses to capture provides useful information for elasmobranch conservation. In particular, understanding these impacts in species caught as bycatch that are released after capture can predict their “post‐release” fate and aid in management plans. Although well studied in several species, capture‐stress is nonetheless frequently assessed without considering putat ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12734

92. Capturing pests and releasing ecosystem engineers: translocation of common but diminished species to re‐establish ecological roles

Author:
R. R. Swaisgood; J.‐P. Montagne; C. M. Lenihan; C. L. Wisinski; L. A. Nordstrom; D. M. Shier
Source:
Animal conservation 2019 v.22 no.6 pp. 600-610
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Spermophilus beecheyi; augers; burrowing; burrows; clay soils; ecosystem engineers; ecosystem services; ecosystems; environmental factors; grasses; grasslands; ground squirrels; habitats; introduced plants; mowing; pests; vegetation structure; California
Abstract:
... Translocation of abundant but declining ecologically important species for re‐establishing more sustainable ecosystem function is a neglected but promising form of conservation intervention. Here, we developed a translocation program in which we capture pests and release ecosystem engineers, by relocating California ground squirrels Otospermophilus beecheyi from areas where they are unwanted to co ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12509

93. Carcass removal by scavengers and search accuracy affect bird mortality estimates at power lines

Author:
Ponce, C.; Alonso, J.C.; Argandoña, G.; García Fernández, A.; Carrasco, M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.6 pp. 603-612
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
agricultural land; birds; equations; habitats; mortality; steppes; Mediterranean region; Spain
Abstract:
... Bird mortality as a result of collisions with power lines has been of increasing concern in recent decades, but the real impact on bird populations requires an experimental assessment of scavenger removal rates and searcher detection errors. Farmland and steppe birds, two of the most threatened avian groups, have been shown to be particularly vulnerable to collision with power lines, but few remov ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00387.x

94. Carcasses increase the probability of predation of ground-nesting birds: a caveat regarding the conservation value of vulture restaurants

Author:
Cortés-Avizanda, A.; Carrete, M.; Serrano, D.; Donázar, J.A.
Source:
Animal conservation 2009 v.12 no.1 pp. 85-88
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
birds; goats; nests; nontarget organisms; predation; risk; wildlife management
Abstract:
... Carcasses not only recruit carrion-eaters, but can also attract facultative scavengers which could predate on species living in the surroundings. At supplementary feeding stations ('vulture restaurants') carcasses are available permanently, posing a conservation dilemma: enhancing populations of endangered scavengers might introduce a predation pressure on non-target species. Here, we test if nest ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2008.00231.x

95. Carnivore biodiversity in Tanzania: revealing the distribution patterns of secretive mammals using camera traps

Author:
Pettorelli, N.; Lobora, A.L.; Msuha, M.J.; Foley, C.; Durant, S.M.
Source:
Animal conservation 2010 v.13 no.2 pp. 131-139
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Acacia; Herpestidae; biodiversity; cameras; carnivores; conservation areas; cropland; environmental impact; factor analysis; forest reserves; grasslands; habitat preferences; international agreements; issues and policy; land use; mammals; monitoring; national parks; niches; planning; rivers; shrublands; surveys; wildlife; woodlands; Tanzania
Abstract:
... Biodiversity monitoring is critical to assess the effectiveness of management activities and policy change, particularly in the light of accelerating impacts of environmental change, and for compiling national responses to international obligations and agreements. Monitoring methods able to identify species most likely to be affected by environmental change, and pinpoint those changes with the str ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2009.00309.x

96. Carnivore co-existence and habitat use in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Belize

Author:
Davis, M.L.; Kelly, M.J.; Stauffer, D.F.
Source:
Animal conservation 2011 v.14 no.1 pp. 56-65
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
conservation areas; Leopardus pardalis; forest reserves; roads; landscapes; tropics; cameras; models; geographic information systems; Puma concolor; foxes; habitats; predators; vegetation cover; carnivores; Urocyon cinereoargenteus; birds; Panthera onca; Belize
Abstract:
... To protect and manage an intact neotropical carnivore guild, it is necessary to understand the relative importance of habitat selection and intraguild competition to the ecology of individual species. This study examined habitat use of four carnivores in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve, Belize. We calculated photographic trap success (TS) rates for jaguars Panthera onca, pumas Puma concolor ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2010.00389.x

97. Carotenoids, colour and conservation in an endangered passerine, the hihi or stitchbird (Notiomystis cincta)

Author:
Ewen, J.G.; Surai, P.; Stradi, R.; Møller, A.P.; Vittorio, B.; Griffiths, R.; Armstrong, D.P.
Source:
Animal conservation 2006 v.9 no.2 pp. 229-235
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Notiomystis cincta; antioxidants; color; environmental indicators; lutein; males; pigmentation; plumage; zeaxanthin; New Zealand
Abstract:
... Carotenoids are essential dietary components utilized not only in pigmentation but also as immuno-stimulants and antioxidants. Reduced availability can have consequences on individual health and survival, thus making carotenoids a good indicator of environmental stress. We compared carotenoid profiles and plumage colour characteristics of an endangered passerine species in New Zealand, between its ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1469-1795.2006.00028.x

98. Carrion ecology modelling for vulture conservation: are vulture restaurants needed to sustain the densest breeding population of the African white‐backed vulture?

Author:
A. Kane; A. L. Jackson; A. Monadjem; M. A. Colomer; A. Margalida
Source:
Animal conservation 2015 v.18 no.3 pp. 279-286
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
ungulates; viability; life history; fauna; ecosystem services; breeding; models; forage; dead animals; population growth; restaurants; ecosystems; population; biomass; poisoning; birds; dietary supplements; Eswatini
Abstract:
... As obligate scavengers, vultures are entirely dependent on carrion resources. In this study, we model the carrion ecology of an ecosystem in Swaziland which is home to the densest breeding population of the African white‐backed vulture Gyps africanus. We collected data on life‐history parameters of the avian scavenging guild of the area as well as the potential food available from the ungulate fau ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12169

99. Carrion subsidies provided by fishermen increase predation of beach‐nesting bird nests by facultative scavengers

Author:
J. D. Rees; J. K. Webb; M. S. Crowther; M. Letnic
Source:
Animal conservation 2015 v.18 no.1 pp. 44-49
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
Charadrius; Corvus; Vulpes vulpes; beaches; birds; dead animals; fish; fishermen; foxes; humans; nests; predation; predators; risk; solid wastes; subsidies; wildlife
Abstract:
... Many predators are also scavengers that feed on carrion and human refuse. Therefore, the availability of carrion can elevate the abundance or activity of facultative scavengers, amplifying predation pressure on prey. On Australian beaches, fishermen often discard fish carcasses that could attract facultative scavengers, both native, such as Australian ravens Corvus coronoides, and invasive, such a ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12133

100. Catastrophic impact of wild boars: insufficient hunting pressure pushes snakes to the brink

Author:
E. Graitson; C. Barbraud; X. Bonnet
Source:
Animal conservation 2019 v.22 no.2 pp. 165-176
ISSN:
1367-9430
Subject:
climate change; diet; extinction; females; habitat destruction; invasive species; issues and policy; microhabitats; omnivores; piglets; population dynamics; predators; risk; snakes; sport hunting; wild boars; Belgium; Western European region
Abstract:
... Climatic changes, habitat loss and invasive species are important threats for many animal populations. Here, we report rapid declines and extinctions of adder populations monitored during 12 years in Belgium where none of the above causes was involved. This study provides the first large‐scale data showing that wild boars represent a major risk for snakes, pushing populations to extinction. Drasti ...
DOI:
10.1111/acv.12447