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Evidence suggests that soil microorganisms, to which humans have been exposed throughout our evolutionary history, were essential for the evolution of...

Ecosystems are rapidly degraded by anthropogenic pressures, affecting the provision of ecosystem services. Therefore, it is increasingly important tha...

Insecticides are commonly used to control insects and other arthropods in homes (hereafter collectively referred to as 'insects'). Although aversion t...

How people experience nature influences their attitudes and actions towards it. Having had a negative encounter with an animal may facilitate avoidanc...

Human relationships with nature may sometimes manifest through fear, disgust and other disease-avoidance mechanisms. While there is an evolutionary ut...

Humans show strong preferences for large, "charismatic" animals. However, the ultimate reasons for these innate preferences remain unclear. In our res...

Biophobia refers to a fear of living things, which leads to alienation from nature. The literature examining the underlying mechanisms and treatment o...

Estimating species distribution and abundance is foundational to effective management and conservation. Using an integrated species distribution model...

In mountains, grasslands managed for livestock production sustain local economies, culture and identity. However, their future fodder production is hi...

Restoration of anthropogenically altered habitats has often focused on management for umbrella species-vulnerable species whose conservation is though...