A5028654210- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Environmental Philosophy and Ethics
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Marine Invertebrate Physiology and Ecology
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- Ichthyology and Marine Biology
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Marine Ecology and Invasive Species
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Delphi Technique in Research
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
2016-2024
International Union for Conservation of Nature
2022-2024
Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust
2020-2023
Hudson Institute
2021
John Wiley & Sons (United States)
2021
University of Reading
2015-2019
Zoological Society of London
2015-2019
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
2012
Abstract Aichi Target 12 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) contains aim to ‘prevent extinctions known threatened species’. To measure degree which this was achieved, we used expert elicitation estimate number bird and mammal species whose were prevented by conservation action in 1993–2020 (the lifetime CBD) 2010–2020 timing 12). We found that 21–32 7–16 since 1993, 9–18 two seven 2010. Many remain highly may still become extinct. Considering 10 five did go extinct (or are...
The insular Caribbean is among the few oceanic-type island systems colonized by non-volant land mammals. This region also has experienced world's highest level of historical mammal extinctions, with at least 29 species lost since AD 1500. Representatives only 2 land-mammal families (Capromyidae and Solenodontidae) now survive, in Cuba, Hispaniola, Jamaica, Bahama Archipelago. conservation status mammals surprisingly poorly understood. most recent IUCN Red List assessment, from 2008,...
We created a database of lost and rediscovered tetrapod species, identified patterns in their distribution factors influencing rediscovery. Tetrapod species are being at faster rate than they rediscovered, due to slowing rates rediscovery for amphibians, birds mammals, rapid loss reptiles. Finding preventing future losses should therefore be conservation priority. By comparing the taxonomic spatial we have regions taxa with many comparison those that been rediscovered-our results may help...
Venom systems are key adaptations that have evolved throughout the tree of life and typically facilitate predation or defense. Despite venoms being model for studying a variety evolutionary physiological processes, many taxonomic groups remain understudied, including venomous mammals. Within order Eulipotyphla, multiple shrew species solenodons oral venom systems. morphological variation their delivery systems, it remains unclear whether represents ancestral state in this group is result...
Abstract Aim To explore global patterns in spatial aggregations of species richness, vulnerability and data deficiency for Rodentia Eulipotyphla. evaluate the adequacy existing protected area (PA) network these areas. provide a focus local conservation initiatives. Location Global. Methods Total species, globally threatened (GT) Data Deficient (DD) richness were calculated 1° resolution grid. Correspondence analyses between against GT performed. assess PA adequacy, correspondence analysis...
Abstract Species reintroductions are an increasingly popular conservation tool, typically aiming to achieve direct benefits. Socio‐cultural drivers also exist but have, date, received very little attention in research and policy. As a case study, we focus on the recent ongoing reintroduction of white stork Ciconia ciconia England, key which include connecting people with nature, providing local socio‐economic benefits inspiring environmental restoration. We surveyed 3531 Britain establish...
Abstract Aichi Target 12 of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) aims to ‘prevent extinctions known threatened species’. To measure its success, we used a Delphi expert elicitation method estimate number bird and mammal species whose were prevented by conservation action in 1993 - 2020 (the lifetime CBD) 2010 timing 12). We found that 21–32 7–16 since 1993, 9–18 2–7 2010. Many remain highly threatened, may still become extinct near future. Nonetheless, given ten five did go (or are...
Summary Species reintroductions can be used in conservation management to increase biodiversity and aid restoring ecosystem function. For successful, it is important identify the conditions required establish a viable population. We developed demographic model using Vortex10, an individual-based simulation software, assess long-term consequences of different interventions on success recent reintroduction white stork, Ciconia ciconia, UK. Demographic data obtained from this reintroduced...
Abstract Comparative assessment of the relative information content different independent spatial data types is necessary to evaluate whether they provide congruent biogeographic signals for predicting species ranges. Opportunistic occurrence records and systematically collected survey are available from Dominican Republic Hispaniola’s surviving endemic non‐volant mammals, Hispaniolan solenodon ( Solenodon paradoxus ) hutia Plagiodontia aedium ); opportunistic (archaeological, historical...
Continued uncertainty persists over the taxonomic status of many threatened Caribbean mammal populations. Recent molecular analysis has identified three genetically isolated allopatric hutia populations on Hispaniola that diverged during Middle Pleistocene, with observed levels sequence divergence interpreted as representing subspecies-level differentiation through comparison genetic data for other capromyids. Subsequent existing museum specimens demonstrated biogeographically congruent...
Abstract Stakeholder acceptance and support is essential for long‐term success in species reintroductions, assessing social feasibility of reintroductions within human‐occupied landscapes an integral component effective decision‐making. The Dalmatian pelican Pelecanus crispus extirpated British bird, possible reintroduction to wetlands under discussion. Any planning must first assess local community awareness, attitudes, potential arrival associated habitat management, as part wider...
Conservation decision-making for threatened species in human-modified landscapes requires detailed knowledge about spatial ecology, but robust data derived from tracking individual animals are often unavailable, with management decisions potentially based on unreliable anecdotal data. Existing limited Hispaniola's two non-volant land mammals, the Hispaniolan hutia (Plagiodontia aedium) and solenodon (Solenodon paradoxus), assumptions that hutias better able to tolerate landscape disturbance....
Given the scale of current biodiversity loss, setting conservation priorities is essential to direct scarce resources where they will be most effective. Many prioritization schemes have been described by using a wide range criteria that vary across taxonomic groups, spatial scales, and ecological, socio-economic, governance contexts. Currently, there no single process applicable all situations, nor list agreed metrics. The IUCN SSC Antelope Specialist Group Small Mammal recently performed...
The Hispaniolan solenodon, Solenodon paradoxus, and hutia, Plagiodontia aedium, are the Dominican Republic's only surviving endemic non-volant land mammals, high priorities for conservation. country has an extensive protected area (PA) network designed to maintain habitats benefit biodiversity, but which faces significant anthropogenic threats likely detrimentally impact both species. We examined how differences in habitats, forest structure, topography, human activity influence presence of...
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Abstract Specimen-based taxonomic research is essential for understanding diversity and setting management frameworks threatened mammal faunas, ancient DNA techniques are increasingly used to extract information from taxonomically relevant historical specimens. The largest survivors of the depleted Caribbean fauna hutias in genus Capromys, which usually interpreted as containing a single species, C. pilorides. Previous studies have demonstrated genetic differentiation Capromys populations...
Abstract Many poorly-known small mammals have remained undetected for decades, including Melomys fulgens , a distinctive orange murid from Seram, Indonesia, that has been unrecorded since 1920. We report previously undocumented specimens of M. collected in 1993 and 1994, local ecological knowledge 2017 descriptions recent sightings, providing strong indirect evidence its continued survival similar habitat to known collection localities. These findings indicate relatively widespread...
Abstract Understanding human–wildlife interactions within biocultural systems is essential to support evidence‐based conservation and Indigenous cultural integrity, identify inclusive “win‐win” options for coexistence with threatened species. Jamaica's Blue John Crow Mountains contain a population of the Endangered Jamaican hutia or coney ( Geocapromys brownii ), one last surviving Caribbean mammals, as well Maroon communities that practice hunting traditional activity. An interview survey...
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