Large herbivores play unique ecological roles and are disproportionately imperiled by
human activity. As many wild populations dwindle towards extinction, and as interest grows …

Environmental DNA metabarcoding is a non-invasive method for discovering and identifying
rare and endangered species in a variety of ecosystems, including aquatic environments …

Increasing food security and preventing further loss of biodiversity are two of humanity's
most pressing challenges. Yet, efforts to address these challenges often lead to situations of …

Dietary DNA metabarcoding enables researchers to identify and characterize trophic
interactions with a high degree of taxonomic precision. It is also sensitive to sources of bias …

Plant–animal interactions (PAI) represent major channels of energy transfer through
ecosystems, where both positive and antagonistic interactions simultaneously contribute to …

Terrestrial mammals shape their ecosystems, and mammalian community assemblages can
be important indicators of ecosystem functioning and ecosystem changes over time …

The exposure assessment component of a Wildlife Ecological Risk Assessment aims to
estimate the magnitude, frequency, and duration of exposure to a chemical or environmental …

Invasive wild pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most widespread, destructive vertebrate
species globally. Their success can largely be attributed to their generalist diets, which are …

Conservation strategies centered around species habitat protection rely on species' dietary
information. One species at the focal point of conservation efforts is the herbivorous grouse …

Bats are a species‐rich mammalian order that provide a host of ecosystem services, but
presently face threats from habitat loss, disease, climate change, and insect declines. Bat …