In this article we review the current knowledge of the effects of urban expansion on bats and
assess the potential of these mammals as bioindicators of urbanization. The response of …

Light pollution is a major emerging issue in biodiversity conservation, and has important
implications for policy development and strategic planning. Although research is now …

Urbanisation exposes wildlife to new challenging conditions and environmental pressures.
Some mammalian species have adapted to these novel environments, but it remains …

Free‐ranging domestic cats Felis catus, from owned pets to feral cats, impact biodiversity
through predation, fear effects, competition, disease and hybridization. Scientific knowledge …

Introduced predators have been implicated in the decline of many fauna populations around
the world and are the main factor responsible for the failure of numerous fauna …

Increasing human population size and the concomitant expansion of urbanisation
significantly impact natural ecosystems and native fauna globally. Successful conservation …

Amongst domestic animals, the domestic cat, Felis catus, is widely considered to be one of
the most serious threats to wildlife conservation. This is particularly evident for island …

Humans have shared buildings with bats for thousands of years, probably as early as first
humans built primitive huts. Indeed, many bat species can be defined as synanthropic, ie …

Veterinary surgeons in general practice are frequently presented with injured or orphaned
animals by wildlife rescue centres, members of the public or police officers. Following …

Mammals comprise the bulk of the diet of free‐ranging domestic cats Felis catus (defined as
including outdoor pet cats, strays, and feral cats) in most parts of their global range. In …