A5071392325- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies
- Peatlands and Wetlands Ecology
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Freshwater macroinvertebrate diversity and ecology
- Coastal wetland ecosystem dynamics
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Forest Management and Policy
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Lichen and fungal ecology
- Climate variability and models
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Environmental DNA in Biodiversity Studies
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Historical and Archaeological Studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
University of Tartu
2015-2024
University of Copenhagen
2013
Ministry of the Environment
2009
Abstract Edge effects occur when the matrix has adverse impacts on patches of remnant habitat. A widely explored example this is hypothesis a higher predation pressure bird nests closer to habitat edge. In parallel with recent loss open habitats through afforestation as climate change mitigation measure, an interest in impact forest species dependent re‐emerged. We follow wader nest survival study issue edge effect system wet grasslands fragmented by forests region where it not been tested...
Creating ditches to drain forests improve timber production is often overlooked as an ecosystem modifier; the practice commonplace and not easy see, it changes slowly. However, a closer look reveals complex of feedback-regulated, largely indirect, wide-ranging impacts changed hydrology on biodiversity. Our synthesis those fragmentarily studied highlights frequent formation unprecedented biotic assemblages with unclear long-term prospects consequences for functioning. We present...
Abstract Aim We explored general habitat‐related explanations (niche breadth and niche position) to the contrasting status of two amphibian species that have largely overlapping ranges habitats – rare declining crested newt ( Triturus cristatus ), more common smooth vulgaris ). These closely related ecologically similar provide an excellent opportunity study those methodologically challenging hypotheses, this is first such on amphibians. Location Denmark. Methods derived multivariate habitat...
Species’ dispersal abilities have been considered a major driving force in establishment and maintenance of large range sizes. However, recent studies question the general validity this relationship because between ability size might some cases be less important than species phylogeny or local spatial attributes. In study we used water beetle Graphoderus bilineatus philopatric conservation concern Europe as model to explain support effective measures for such that also limited dispersal. We...
Abstract Variation in the ability to fly or not is a key mechanism for differences local species occurrences. It increasingly acknowledged that physiological behavioral mechanisms rather than morphological may drive flight abilities. However, our knowledge on seasonal variability and stressors creating nonmorphological abilities how it scales regional occurrences very limited particularly small, short‐lived such as insects. Here, we examine might vary across seasons between two closely...
Abstract The concept of One Health emphasizes the interdependence human, animal and environmental health is growing significance, in part owing to problems related emerging infectious diseases wildlife origin. Wild mammalian predators are a potential risk factor for transmission zoonotic pathogens domesticated animals humans. This especially relevant rural areas, where can occur particularly efficiently when free-ranging dogs present. main aim this study was determine helminth infections...
Small freshwater ponds host diverse and vulnerable biotic assemblages but relatively few conspicuous, specially protected taxa. In Europe, the amphibians Triturus cristatus Pelobates fuscus are among a species whose populations have been successfully restored using pond restoration management activities at landscape scale. this study, we explored whether constructed for those two target wider conservation significance, particularly other of concern. We recorded occurrence selected aquatic...
It is generally believed that harsh climate inhibits growth and development of ectotherms at high latitudes. However, this environmental effect may be counterbalanced by countergradient genetic variation habitat selection. While there laboratory evidence for genetically based increases in rates amphibians living latitudes, it remains unclear how effects combine the field to produce gradients phenotypic variation. We performed a study on tadpoles selection breeding adults natterjack toad...
Regardless of the highly efficient anthelmintics available and control measures taken by dog owners veterinarians, gastrointestinal parasites, especially zoonotic helminths, are still abundant in dogs pose a health risk to humans. Free-ranging rural areas can be an important source helminth infection. The aims present work were collect scats dogs, determine environmental contamination caused infections among Western Estonia, analyse how diet affects infection rate compare findings previous...