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Conversion of natural habitats to human use can affect the abundance and distribution of predators and parasites, create population sinks, and reduce ...

Invasions by alien plants into unspoiled ecosystems are a cause for concern because the pristine systems are important stores of biodiversity. Indeed,...

Many aspects of human behaviour impact on ecological systems. Ecologists therefore need information on changes in these behaviours and are increasingl...

Knowledge of infection reservoir dynamics is critical for effective disease control, but identifying reservoirs of multi-host pathogens is challenging...

A large proportion of the world's land surface is extensively managed for livestock production. In areas where livestock systems are becoming more int...

Remnants from oil spills can persist for decades within anoxic coastal sediments affecting local flora and fauna, but few studies have examined the lo...

How tree cover in tropical savannas changes through time and space is a major unresolved issue in ecology due to the complexity of these systems where...

The re-establishment of large carnivores in Norway has led to increased conflicts and the adoption of regional zoning for these predators. When planni...

Understanding animal-habitat relationships is central to the development of strategies for wildlife management and conservation. The availability of h...

Under the effects of rapid environmental change, such as climate change and land degradation, assessment of plant species potential distribution is be...