Camouflage is an important anti-predator strategy for many animals and is traditionally
thought of as being tightly linked to a specific visual background. While much work focuses …

Simple Summary Pandas are a flagship species for global animal conservation and wild
individuals are scarce. They are now segregated into 33 local populations, and 25 of them …

Context Reptiles partition their activity among their microhabitats for thermoregulatory,
predatory, and refuge opportunities. We investigated whether a habitat specialist, the …

Translocations are globally a popular tool used with the intention of improving threatened
species conservation and re-establishing ecosystem function. While practitioners strive for …

The intensification of agricultural practices and urbanisation are widespread causes of
biodiversity loss. However, the role of artificial habitats in genetic rescue is an aspect that is …

Background matching camouflage enables animals to evade detection with colours and
patterns that resemble and blend into the environment. Effective concealment can, however …

Evaluating translocation success is essential for wildlife management and conservation;
short‐term success can be evaluated by analysing settlement behaviour after release. We …

As we continue to convert green spaces into roadways and buildings, connectivity between
populations and biodiversity will continue to decline. In threatened and endangered species …

In heterogeneous habitats, camouflage via background matching can be challenging
because visual characteristics can vary dramatically across small spatial scales …

Understanding the ecology of cryptic species is essential for designing effective monitoring
and conservation strategies. Leiopelma archeyi is a native New Zealand frog with cryptic …