A5081269543- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Botany and Plant Ecology Studies
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Bartonella species infections research
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Geographies of human-animal interactions
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
University of Warsaw
2020-2024
Polish Academy of Sciences
2020-2024
Mammal Research Institute
2020-2024
Abstract The wolf ( Canis lupus ) is arguably the most successful species at recolonizing its now human‐dominated former ranges in Europe and North America. Over centuries while was absent, humans have transformed ecosystems to a large extent. In this paper, we highlight key aspects of these human‐modified that include changes (meso)carnivore communities, wolves themselves (genetics, behaviour), woody plant communities playing field for predator–prey interactions (landscape structure). We...
We assessed changes in the population size, density, and diet composition of wolves inhabiting Romincka Forest (RF), an area 480 km 2 situated along state border between Poland, Russian Federation (Kaliningrad), Lithuania. compared results our research 2020–2021 with data from other projects conducted since 1999. found that both packs living RF had transboundary territories. The number was stable over 21 years; average pack size almost doubled (from 4–4.5 to 7.5–8 per pack); total wolf...
Abstract Local extinction and recolonization events can shape genetic structure of subdivided animal populations. The gray wolf ( Canis lupus ) was extirpated from most Europe, but recently recolonized big part its historical range. An exceptionally dynamic expansion population is observed in the western Great European Plain. Nonetheless, consequences this process have not yet been fully understood. We aimed to assess diversity established Western Poland (WPL), determine origin provide novel...
The gray wolf Canis lupus range in central Europe is dynamically expanding, reconnecting previously isolated populations. Thus, a recent paper has proposed to merge the current Baltic and Central European (CE) management units, which are no longer by distance. However, genetic findings indicate that these two populations not genetically homogenous. Here we review most data on structure show even though CE wolves represent same phylogeographic lineage, their demographic history resulted...
Abstract In wolves Canis lupus , scent marking plays an important role in territory defence. Europe, studies on patterns of have mostly been conducted mountains or primeval forests, but since these areas are characterised by low human activity, the impact people this behaviour has neglected. We a study that combined genetic methods with analysis spatial distribution wolf markings lowland managed forests high activity. found deposited all members family groups. Wolves most intensively marked...
In Central and Eastern Europe, wolf populations have been increasing over the last two decades, recolonizing areas from which species had previously exterminated. As wolves are still recovering after years of persecution by humans, recognizing pathogens infecting this species, including tick-borne infections, is crucial for its conservation. On other hand high mobility their frequent contacts with dogs, domestic make them a potentially important zoonotic reservoir. paper, we used molecular...
The diet composition and prey selection of grey wolves (Canis lupus) inhabiting the Roztocze Solska Forest (south-east Poland) was studied based on an analysis scats collected in 2001-2002 (n = 84) 2017-2020 302). In both periods, preyed mainly wild ungulates (96.5-96.7% consumed biomass). Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) most critical wolf accounting for 57.8% biomass 49.2% 2017-2020, but positively select only boar (Jacob's selectivity index D 0.213 0.710 2017-2020) fallow (D 0.588...
Abstract Herbivorous insects alter biogeochemical cycling within forests, but the magnitude of these impacts, their global variation, and drivers this variation remain poorly understood. To address knowledge gap help improve models, we established a network 74 plots 40 mature, undisturbed broadleaved forests. We analyzed freshly senesced green leaves for carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus silica concentrations, foliar production herbivory, stand-level nutrient fluxes. show more release by insect...
Earlier studies have indicated that consumption of beavers Castor ssp. by wolves Canis lupus varies seasonally and is influenced rainfall affecting water levels. Therefore, to determine whether these carnivores prey more often on in drier seasons years, we assessed the diet Wigry National Park (NE Poland) analysing 303 scats collected from 2017 2019. The most important this region was wild boar Sus scrofa (25.2% consumed biomass), Eurasian beaver fiber (24.4%) roe deer Capreolus capreolus...
In Europe brown bears are currently largely confined to mountainous areas and eastern European refugia with sparse human populations. Poland typifies this distribution, being present in the Carpathian Mountains, but absent from lowlands. Recently large carnivore populations have been recovering throughout Europe, raising question of potential for recolonize both Polish wider central The nearest population good connectivity lowlands is Belarus, where expanding. recent years there at least two...
Abstract The European grey wolf ( Canis lupus ) and the domestic dog familiaris share not only a common origin but also many similarities in their behavior. Due to implementation of protection wolves repopulated large parts Europe. increase human-dominated landscapes leads growing potential for interactions between dogs. However, these dogs are still poorly understood. Scent marking is one main forms communication canids, as crucial territorial marking, synchronization reproduction,...