In this review and synthesis, we argue that California is an important test case for the nation
and world because terrestrial biodiversity is very high, present and anticipated threats to …

Both fire and predators have strong influences on the population dynamics and behaviour of
animals, and the effects of predators may either be strengthened or weakened by fire …

Increasingly frequent megafires are dramatically altering landscapes and critical habitats
around the world. Across the western United States, megafires have become an almost …

The frequency of large, high‐severity “mega‐fires” has increased in recent decades, with
numerous consequences for forest ecosystems. In particular, small mammal communities …

The main reservoir hosts of nematodes of the genus Trichinella are wild carnivores,
although most human infections are caused by the consumption of pork. This group of …

Background Contemporary and projected shifts in global fire regimes highlight the
importance of understanding how fire affects ecosystem function and biodiversity across …

Fire occurrence affects the distribution of key resources for fauna in natural ecosystems
worldwide. For fire management strategies adequate for biodiversity conservation, the …

Urban environments are high risk areas for large carnivores, where anthropogenic
disturbances can reduce fitness and increase mortality risk. 1 When catastrophic events like …

Abstract Purpose of Review Climate change will continue to alter spatial and temporal
variation in fire characteristics, or pyrodiversity. The causes of pyrodiversity and its …

Many fire‐prone forests are experiencing wildfires that burn outside the historical range of
variation in extent and severity. These fires impact pollinators and the ecosystem services …