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Determining oviposition preferences to inform population reinforcement of the specialist chequered blue butterfly (Scolitantides orion).

Published online: 08 Apr 2025

Authors: Dunskis, A. & Stigenberg, J. & Ågren, J. & Sletvold, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Many Lepidoptera species are declining to the point that active measures such as reinforcements and reintroductions are necessary to maintain viable p...

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A new double observer-based census framework to improve abundance estimations in mountain ungulates and other gregarious species with a reduced effort.

Published online: 07 Apr 2025

Authors: Panaccio, M. & Brambilla, A. & Bassano, B. & Smith, T. & Hardenberg, A. von

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Estimating animal abundance has a key role to play in ecology and conservation, but survey methods are always challenged by imperfect detection. Among...

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Combining detection dogs and camera traps improves minimally invasive population monitoring for the cheetah, an elusive and rare large carnivore.

Published online: 07 Apr 2025

Authors: Verschueren, S. & Hofmann, T. & Schmidt-Küntzel, A. & Kakove, M. & Munyandi, B. & Bauer, H. & Balkenhol, N. & Leirs, H. & Neumann, S. & Cristescu, B. & Marker, L.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

Monitoring large carnivores is imperative for conservation planning, but is difficult due to their elusive behaviour and natural rarity. Some carnivor...

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Stable isotopes (δD) delineate the origins and migratory connectivity of harvested animals: the case of European woodpigeons.

Published online: 03 Jun 2009

Authors: Hobson, K. A. & Lormée, H. & Wilgenburg, S. L. van & Wassenaar, L. I. & Boutin, J. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Quantifying connectivity between breeding, stopover, and wintering locations is critical to the management and conservation of migratory animals. Mark...

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A hierarchical Bayesian approach to multi-state mark-recapture: simulations and applications.

Published online: 03 Jun 2009

Authors: Calvert, A. M. & Bonner, S. J. & Jonsen, I. D. & Flemming, J. M. & Walde, S. J. & Taylor, P. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Mark-recapture models are valuable for assessing diverse demographic and behavioural parameters, yet the precision of traditional estimates is often c...

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Estimating abundance in unmarked populations of golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos).

Published online: 24 Oct 2022

Authors: Stien, J. & Stien, A. & Tveraa, T. & Rød-Eriksen, L. & Eide, N. E. & Killengreen, S. T.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Estimates of species abundance are of key importance in population and ecosystem level research but can be hard to obtain. Study designs using came...

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Confirmation that eagle fatalities can be reduced by automated curtailment of wind turbines.

Published online: 25 Oct 2022

Authors: McClure, C. J. W. & Rolek, B. & Dunn, L. & McCabe, J. D. & Martinson, L. & Katzner, T. E.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

1. Automated curtailment is potentially a powerful technique to reduce collision mortality of wildlife with wind turbines. Previously, we used a befor...

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Patch size effects on avian foraging behaviour: implications for tropical forest restoration design.

Published online: 10 Mar 2010

Authors: Morrison, E. B. & Lindell, C. A. & Holl, K. D. & Zahawi, R. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Active restoration to rehabilitate degraded tropical lands often involves planting tree seedlings, an effective but expensive approach if large areas ...

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Surrounding habitats mediate the trade-off between land-sharing and land-sparing agriculture in the tropics.

Published online: 08 Oct 2014

Authors: Gilroy, J. J. & Edwards, F. A. & Medina Uribe, C. A. & Haugaasen, T. & Edwards, D. P.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Two strategies are often promoted to mitigate the effects of agricultural expansion on biodiversity: one integrates wildlife-friendly habitats within ...

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Understanding the effects of a new grazing policy: the impact of seasonal grazing on shrub demography in the Inner Mongolian steppe.

Published online: 04 Dec 2013

Authors: Li ShouLi & Yu FeiHai & Werger, M. J. A. & Dong Ming & Ramula, S. & Zuidema, P. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Grazing by livestock is a common land use in arid and semi-arid areas. Developing sustainable grazing regimes that conserve vegetation and maintain pr...

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