A5085030007- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases
- Diptera species taxonomy and behavior
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Invertebrate Taxonomy and Ecology
- Horticultural and Viticultural Research
- Plant and animal studies
Emerging fungal diseases can drive amphibian species to local extinction. During 2010-2016, we examined 1,921 urodeles in 3 European countries. Presence of the chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans at new locations and different expands known geographic host range underpins its imminent threat biodiversity.
Abstract Population matrix models are routinely used to study the demography of wild populations and guide management choices. When vital rates unknown for a specific population or life history stage, researchers often replace them with estimates from other same species. Such ‘hybrid’ matrices might ignore among‐population variation lead incorrect inferences. In this study, we examined real‐world effect using hybrid on demographic inference decisions, large dataset yellow‐bellied toad (...
Habitat anthropization is a major driver of global biodiversity decline. Although most species are negatively affected, some benefit from anthropogenic habitat modifications by showing intriguing life-history responses. For instance, increased recruitment through higher allocation to reproduction or improved performance during early-life stages could compensate for reduced adult survival, corresponding "compensatory recruitment". To date, evidence compensatory in response modification...
Abstract The infectious chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans ( Bsal ) has been responsible for severe population declines of salamander populations in Europe. Serious and loss urodelan diversity may occur if appropriate action is not taken to mitigate against the further spread impact . We provide an overview several potential mitigation methods, describe their possible advantages limitations. conclude that long-term, context-dependent, multi-faceted approaches are needed...
Abstract Relocations are increasingly popular among wildlife managers despite often low rates of relocation success in vertebrates. In this context, understanding the influence extrinsic (e.g., design, habitat characteristics) and intrinsic factors age sex) on demographic parameters, such as survival, that regulate dynamics relocated populations is critical to improve protocols better predict success. We investigated survival naturally established yellow‐bellied toads ( Bombina variegata ),...
Starting in 2010, rapid fire salamander (Salamandra salamandra) population declines northwestern Europe heralded the emergence of Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal), a salamander-pathogenic chytrid fungus. Bsal poses an imminent threat to global diversity owing its wide host range, high pathogenicity, and long-term persistence ecosystems. While there is pressing need develop further research conservation actions, data limitations inherent recent pathogen obscure necessary insights into...
Understanding wildlife responses to novel threats is vital in counteracting biodiversity loss. The emerging pathogen Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans ( Bsal ) causes dramatic declines European salamander populations, and considered an imminent threat global amphibian biodiversity. However, real-life disease outcomes remain largely uncharacterized. We performed a multidisciplinary assessment of the longer-term impacts on highly susceptible fire Salamandra salamandra by comparing four...
Abstract Relocations are increasingly popular among wildlife managers despite sharp debate and low rate of relocation success in vertebrates. In this context, understanding the influence extrinsic (e.g., design, habitat characteristics) intrinsic factors age sex) on demographic parameters such as survival that regulate dynamics relocated populations is critical to improve protocols better predict success. We investigated naturally established yellow-bellied toads ( Bombina variegata ), an...
The infectious chytrid fungus Batrachochytrium salamandrivorans (Bsal) has been responsible for severe population declines of salamander populations in Europe. Serious and loss of urodelan diversity may occur if appropriate action is not taken to mitigate against the further spread impact of Bsal. We provide an overview several potential mitigation methods, describe their possible advantages limitations. We conclude that long-term, context-dependent, multi-faceted approaches are needed...