A5082466280- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Marine animal studies overview
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Physiological and biochemical adaptations
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Effects of Environmental Stressors on Livestock
- Genetic Mapping and Diversity in Plants and Animals
- Plant and animal studies
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Trace Elements in Health
- Neuroendocrine regulation and behavior
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Impact of Light on Environment and Health
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Effects and risks of endocrine disrupting chemicals
- Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
University of Lisbon
2009-2025
University of Aveiro
2024
ABSTRACT Aim Predicting the effects of climate change on species distributions, while considering their genetic differentiation and evolutionary history is crucial to develop conservation measures. Here we aim to: assess phylogenetic phylogeographical relationships between European Neomys respective lineages; infer demographic all lineages estimate potential impact future distribution persistence lineages. Location Europe. Time Period The analysis ranges from 350,000 ago present. scenarios...
This study outlines the procedures used for collecting, processing, and categorizing data on 16 new mammal species mainland Portugal, belonging to four taxonomic groups: Eulipotyphla (1), Chiroptera (4), Rodentia (2), Cetacea (9). Data collection processing encompassed field lab work bibliographic compilation. categorization involves, whenever possible, assessment of approximate number mature individuals in populations, extent occurrence, area occupancy. The approach employed led...
Wild animals are brought to captivity for different reasons, example be kept in zoos and rehabilitation centres, but also basic research. Such usually undergo a process of adjustment captive conditions. While this occurs on the behavioural physiological level, those studied separately. The aim study was assess both responses wild wood mice, Apodemus sylvaticus, while adjusting laboratory Over course four weeks, we measured wild-caught mice faecal corticosterone metabolites body mass as...
Abstract The global trend of urbanization is creating novel challenges for many animal species. Studies investigating behavioral differences between rural and urban populations often report a general increase in risk-taking behaviors populations. According to the most common energy management model (the performance model), that access resources, such as aggression boldness, consume net energy, like locomotion stress responses, are both positively correlated resting metabolic rate (RMR)....
It is known that species' distributions are influenced by several ecological factors. Nonetheless, the geographical scale upon which influence of these factors perceived largely undefined. We assessed importance competition in regulating distributional limits species at large scales. focus on with similar diets, European Soricidae shrews, and how interspecific changes along climatic gradients. used presence data for seven most widespread terrestrial Europe, gathered from GBIF, museums,...
Abstract Aim We aim to determine the relative influence of climate and species interactions on global distribution Soricinae Crocidurinae shrews through analysis their distribution, niche evolutionary history. Both subfamilies are partially allopatric in Eurasia, but North America only is present, thus providing a scenario address role potential competition versus competitive release determining species’ realized distributions at scale. Location Global. Taxon Soricidae, Eulipotyphla. Methods...
In regions where the 2 species are sympatric, Eurasian water shrew, Neomys fodiens, dominates behaviorally and numerically over Mediterranean anomalus, tends to exclude it from direct access aquatic habitats. Portugal, ecological release can be expected in behavioral traits of N. anomalus due absence dominant fodiens. We investigated swimming diving skills efficiency underwater foraging 9 individuals Serra da Estrela, central Portugal. Efficiency was analyzed short-duration tests. Foraging...
Abstract Light pollution is one of the forms by which human‐induced alterations are changing natural environments. Artificial light at night (ALAN) has been increasing over past decades and it already known that ALAN can have a major influence on ecology, behavior, physiology different taxa. Nocturnal small mammals particularly vulnerable, as increase their predation risk while foraging. The aim this study was to investigate foraging strategies under conditions in nocturnal insectivore,...
Mitochondrial introgression raises questions of biogeography and the extent reproductive isolation natural selection. Previous phylogenetic work on Sorex araneus complex revealed apparent mitonuclear discordance in Iberian shrews, indicating past hybridisation granarius Carlit chromosomal race S. araneus, enabling mitochondrial genome into granarius. To further study this, we genetically typed 61 araneus/coronatus/granarius from localities Portugal, Spain, France, Andorra at mitochondrial,...
Analysis of contact zones between parapatric chromosomal races can help our understanding divergence and its influence on the speciation process. Monitoring position any movement allow particular insights. This study investigates present (2012–2014) past (1998–2002) distribution two house mouse races—PEDC (Estreito da Calheta) PADC (Achadas Cruz)—on Madeira Island, aiming to identify changes in location width their contact. We also extended 1998–2002 sampling area into range another...
Monitoring the status and trends of wildlife is key to understand how species respond natural human-derived threats, evaluate improve conservation planning management. Large-scale, grid-based assessment distribution, abundance, population over time an important component biodiversity monitoring. However, such assessments still present challenges related, for instance, choice sampling method may affect detectability thus, overall data accuracy. Here, we address this issue, focusing on Cabrera...
Museum collections serve as valuable repositories of biodiversity, offering a substantial amount data and specimens for scientific research. This study describes the intrinsic value mammal collection at National Natural History Science University Lisbon (Portugal) (MUHNAC), its nationwide representativeness, with final aim revealing potential to support research conservation initiatives. The includes 6158 specimens, from 131 species, across 10 orders, great majority collected within...
Mitochondrial introgression raises questions of biogeography, and extent reproductive isolation natural selection. Previous phylogenetic work on the Sorex araneus complex revealed apparent mitonuclear discordance in Iberian shrews indicating past hybridization S. granarius Carlit chromosomal race araneus, enabling mitochondrial genome into granarius. To further study this, we genetically typed 61 araneus/coronatus/granarius from localities Portugal, Spain, France Andorra at mitochondrial,...
Ambient temperature has a substantial influence on the thermoregulation costs of small mammals due to their high surface-to-volume ratio. Shrews are among smallest and have adopted different behavioral physiological strategies deal with cold temperatures. In this study, we assessed use an external heat source in thermoregulatory strategy two Crocidurinae species, Crocidura russula C. suaveolens, one Soricinae Sorex araneus. inhabits western Europe is better adapted Mediterranean climate;...