Tourism can be deleterious for wildlife because it triggers behavioral changes in individuals
with cascading effects on populations and communities. Among these behavioral changes …

Glucocorticoids are hormones that mediate the energetic demands that accompany
environmental challenges. It is therefore not surprising that these metabolic hormones have …

The metabolic activities of gut microbes significantly influence host physiology; thus,
characterizing the forces that modulate this micro‐ecosystem is key to understanding …

The great apes—bonobos, chimpanzees, gorillas and orangutans—are critically threatened
by human activities. We have destroyed their habitats, hunted them and transmitted fatal …

Biodiversity conservation is one of the grand challenges facing society. Many people
interested in biodiversity conservation have a background in wildlife biology. However, the …

Although ecotourism is expected to be compatible with conservation, it often imposes
negative effects on wildlife. The ecotourism of endangered mountain gorillas has attracted …

Continuous exposure to humans causes wildlife to either habituate or sensitize. Although
increased tolerance may play an important role in coexistence with humans, the …

The environmental appreciation calls for broader concern to people and organizations
around the world toward environmental sustainability while travelling. The contribution of …

Feeding wildlife is a very popular tourist activity, largely because it facilitates the close
observation of animals in their natural habitat. Such provisioning may benefit animals by …

Nature-based tourism has surged in recent years with the desire for up-close interactions
and “connections” with wild animals. The conservation value, animal welfare considerations …