A5083490915- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Sustainability and Ecological Systems Analysis
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
- Marine animal studies overview
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
Universitat de Barcelona
2007-2024
Centre for Research on Ecology and Forestry Applications
2016-2024
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona
2015-2024
University of Reading
2019-2023
University of Aberdeen
2012-2018
Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) are highly toxic compounds that exclusively used for the control of rodent pests. Despite their defined use, they nonetheless found in a large number non-target species indicating widespread penetration wildlife. Attempts to quantify scale problem complicated by non-random sampling individuals tested AR contamination. The American mink (Neovison vison) is wide ranging, non-native, generalist predator subject efforts UK. Exposure eight ARs was determined 99...
Species populations naturally fluctuate, yet long-term trend analysis can reveal patterns of success, decline, or stability under global change pressures. While responses to climate are well-documented, its synergy with another major driver, urbanization, remains understudied. Here, we analyzed monitoring data from over 8,400 145 butterfly species across Europe, representing a high diversity traits, assess population trends in response and urbanization. We examined how vary between urban...
Abstract Species show intra-specific variation in responses to climate change linked adaptation the local climatic conditions. Likewise, species are expected be more resilient at centre of their bioclimatic niche, but this pattern is not general. We that sensitivity anomalies varies with and position using long-term butterfly monitoring data for 34 species. Climatic negatively affected all populations locally adapted Globally were positively or by anomalies, depending on population location...
Abstract Climatic anomalies are increasing in intensity and frequency due to rapid rates of global change, leading increased extinction risk for many species. The impacts likely vary between species different degrees sensitivity extents local adaptation. Here, we used long-term butterfly monitoring data 143 across six European bioclimatic regions show how species’ population dynamics have responded or globally-calculated climatic anomalies, attributes mediate these responses. Contrary...
Abstract Aim To test whether alien species with contrasting introduction pathways differ in range size, geographical distribution and their relationship environmental variables. Location Catalonia (NE Spain). Methods We obtained records of 869 from the Catalan database at 10‐km UTM cell scale. For each species, we assigned its minimum residence time (MRT). then analysed species' sizes relation to taxonomic group while accounting for MRT through linear models. identified hotspots richness...
At large scales, the mechanisms underpinning stability in natural communities may vary importance due to changes species composition, mean abundance, and richness. Here we link characteristics (niche positions) community (richness abundance) evaluate of 156 butterfly monitored across three European countries spanning five bioclimatic regions. We construct niche-based hierarchical structural Bayesian models explain first differences population stability, richness between countries, then...
Abstract Mammals usually adjust behavioral patterns when exposed to disturbances. Elusiveness and low-risk time selection may reduce their stress in periods of highest risk. In Europe, brown bears ( Ursus arctos ) coexist with humans densely populated modified landscapes and, consequently, are human-caused disturbances during the daytime hours. Furthermore, intraspecific interactions might also influence responses, especially mating season. Activity several large carnivores have been...
Abstract Context Urbanisation is an environmental filter for many species that leads to community homogenisation, with a few inhabiting isolated patches (e.g. public and private gardens parks) embedded within the urban landscape. Promoting biodiversity in areas requires understanding which traits allow survive Objectives The objective of this study was assess how landscape factors combine functional groups live city. Methods We used butterfly count data collected by volunteers 24 Barcelona...
Abstract Aim It is important to understand the factors affecting community stability because ecosystem function increasingly at risk from biodiversity loss. Here, we evaluate how a key factor, position of local environmental conditions within thermal range species, influences butterfly communities continental scale. Location Spain, UK and Finland. Time period 1999–2017. Major taxa studied Butterflies. Methods We tested following hypotheses about species responses temperature anomalies...
Abstract Human intervention is the main cause of decline Critically Endangered European mink Mustela lutreola . In this study we analysed causes direct human-caused mortality species in Spain. A total 47 records were obtained for period 1950–1989, and 145 1990–2008. There was temporal variation death, with trapping shooting being most common 1950–1989 road-kills case there related to road type. Males more affected by than females, especially during mating season when they range widely. Our...