A5009969772- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Forest Management and Policy
- Food Supply Chain Traceability
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Mediterranean and Iberian flora and fauna
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Evolution and Genetic Dynamics
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Indigenous Studies and Ecology
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
University of Aberdeen
2019-2025
Centro Científico Tecnológico - Tucumán
2025
Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas
2025
Instituto de Ecología
2025
Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
2017-2021
The University of Adelaide
2013-2018
Universidad de Salamanca
2008-2017
One of the best-known general patterns in island biogeography is species-isolation relationship (SIR), a decrease number native species with increasing isolation that linked to lower rates natural dispersal and colonization on remote oceanic islands. However, during recent centuries, anthropogenic introduction alien has increasingly gained importance altered composition richness pools. We analyzed large dataset for plants, ants, reptiles, mammals, birds 257 (sub) tropical islands, showed...
Abstract Aim We introduce a high‐quality global database of established alien amphibians and reptiles. use this data set to analyse: (1) the distribution; (2) temporal dynamics; (3) flows between native ranges; (4) key drivers Location Worldwide. Methods collected geographical records reptiles from thorough search across wide number sources. supplemented these with year first record, when available. used descriptive statistics visualization techniques analyse taxonomic, spatial patterns in...
The unsustainable use of wildlife is a primary driver global biodiversity loss. No comprehensive dataset exists on what species are in trade, their geographic origins, and trade’s ultimate impacts, which limits our ability to sustainably manage trade. United States one the world’s largest importers wildlife, with trade data compiled US Law Enforcement Management Information System (LEMIS). LEMIS provides most publicly accessible database non-the Convention International Trade Endangered...
Biological invasions are a key component of human-induced global change. The continuing increase in wildlife trade has raised concerns about the parallel number new invasive species. However, factors that link to biological invasion process still poorly understood. Moreover, there analytical challenges researching role invasions, particularly issues related under-reporting introduced and established populations areas with reduced sampling effort. In this work, we use high-quality data on...
The international trade of non-domesticated pets impacts both conservation and biosecurity via the harvest release live animals beyond their native distributions. extent to which individual countries mitigate these regulation is inconsistent, as capacity monitor internet facilitated trade. We investigated online vertebrate within Australia, a country with reputation for relatively stringent pet-importation regulations world-class border biosecurity. Using semi-automated data mining (i.e.,...
The number of alien species transported as stowaways is steadily increasing and new approaches are urgently needed to tackle this emerging invasion pathway. We introduce a general framework for identifying high‐risk transport pathways receiving sites that unintentionally via goods services. This approach combines the probability arrival at hubs with likelihood environment in region can sustain populations species. illustrate our using case study Asian black‐spined toad Duttaphrynus...
In a recent Discussion Paper, Hoffmann and Courchamp (2016) posed the question: are biological invasions natural colonisations that different? This apparently simple question resonates at core of study human-induced global change, we strongly believe answer is yes: differ in processes mechanisms ways crucial for science, management, policy. Invasion biology has, over time, developed into broader transdisciplinary field invasion science. At heart science realisation not just phenomenon: human...
Abstract The illegal wildlife trade is driving biodiversity declines worldwide, yet its role in transporting alien species with a high likelihood of establishment seldom considered. We demonstrate the threat posed by reptile Australia. modeled success reptiles Australia, revealing importance both minimum number release events and body length species. Using our model, we screened 28 illegally traded Victoria, Establishment risk varied widely across species, whole‐pathway analysis revealed...
Abstract Effective long-term management is needed to address the impacts of invasive alien species (IAS) that cannot be eradicated. We describe fundamental characteristics policies for IAS, diagnose a major shortcoming, and outline how produce effective IAS management. Key international transnational conflate addressing with controlling populations. This serious purpose–implementation gap can preclude development broader portfolios interventions tackle impacts. posit strategies should...
Invasive rodent populations pose a threat to biodiversity across the globe. When confronted with these invaders, native species that evolved independently are often defenseless. CRISPR gene drive systems could provide solution this problem by spreading transgenes among invaders induce population collapse, and be deployed even where traditional control methods impractical or prohibitively expensive. Here, we develop high-fidelity model of an island invasive rodents includes three types...
Abstract The trade of alien species as pets is increasingly recognized a biosecurity risk due to their intentional and accidental release into the wild. However, are often categorized native or non‐native at national level, meaning that presence outside range, yet within country, may be an overlooked threat. So‐called “domestic non‐natives” have established new populations across several countries and, in some cases, become invasive. Here, we investigated extent domestic Australian pet...
Abstract There is an urgent need to design management strategies reduce invasive species spread and impact, but the large spatial temporal scales of most biological invasions make them challenging environments in which conduct field studies. In this context, simulation models can play a key role informing management. Woody plants are among harmful invaders, yet evidence base support different objectives for these remains poorly developed. Pines ( Pinus ) have been intensively studied, terms...
Abstract The pet trade is a major driver of both biodiversity loss and the introduction invasive alien species. Building comprehensive understanding would improve prediction conservation biosecurity threats, with aim to prevent further negative impacts. We used South Australia’s native wildlife permit reporting system as data‐rich example vertebrate market, spanning 590 distinct taxa across 105 families terrestrial vertebrates (mammals, reptiles, birds amphibians). Using piecewise structural...
Abstract Live animal smuggling presents a suite of conservation and biosecurity concerns, including the introduction invasive species diseases. Yet, understanding why certain are smuggled over others, predicting which will be smuggled, remains relatively unexplored. Here, we compared live reptile illegally to Australia (75 species) legal trade in United States. Almost all were found US pet market (74 species), observed an average time lag 5.6 years between first appearing States its...
Abstract Aim Changing preferences regarding which species humans have transported to new regions can major consequences for the potential distribution of alien taxa, but mechanisms shaping these patterns are poorly understood. We assessed extent changes in human transporting and introducing freshwater fishes altered their biogeography. Location Australia. Methods compiled an up‐to‐date database established drainages Australia before after number fish doubled (pre‐1970 post‐1970,...
Abstract ContextAustralia has a high diversity of endemic vertebrate fauna. Yet, transnational human activities continue to increase the rate transportation, introduction and establishment new alien vertebrates in Australia, detriment environmental socioeconomic services. Eradication invasive is often costly without guarantee success; therefore, methods for detecting, intercepting preventing transport species earlier invasion pathway provide substantial benefit. AimTo anticipate emergent...
Formulating effective management plans for addressing the impacts of invasive non-native species (INNS) requires definition clear priorities and tangible targets, recognition plurality societal values assigned to these species. These tasks require a multi-disciplinary approach involvement stakeholders. Here, we describe procedures integrate multiple sources information formulate priorities, high-level actions INNS. We follow five good-practice criteria: justified, evidence-informed,...
Quantitative models are powerful tools for informing
Summary Alien species are key vectors for the spread of globally emerging diseases, and these diseases have proven to be devastating amphibian populations world‐wide. Border post‐border biosecurity activities pivotal preventing introduction new but their effectiveness has seldom been assessed. We developed populated a model describe transport pathways into Australia, implemented manage pathways. evaluated capacity Australian border activities, frequently considered one best quarantine...