Turtles are a small taxon that has nevertheless attracted much attention from biologists for
centuries. However, a major portion of their life cycle has received relatively little attention …

In recent years, it has become clear that frugivory and seed dispersal (FSD) by turtles and
tortoises is much more common than previously thought. We here review published and …

Roadways pose serious threats to animal populations. The installation of roadway mitigation
measures is becoming increasingly common, yet studies that rigorously evaluate the …

Climate change and land‐use change are leading drivers of biodiversity decline, affecting
demographic parameters that are important for population persistence. For example …

Home range is the area traversed by an animal in its normal activities. The size of home
ranges is thought to be tightly linked to body size, through size effect on metabolic …

Identifying habitats in which a species is likely to be found is extremely important for
understanding the life history and general ecology of the species. Studies of habitat …

Understanding the spatial ecology of species at risk is essential for conservation because
this information forms the base from which management and recovery plans are delineated …

We used radio-telemetry to investigate the seasonal dynamics of wetland use by Spotted
Turtles (Clemmys guttata) and Blanding's Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) in southern Maine …

Understanding and predicting the ways in which large and intense hurricanes affect
ecosystem structure, composition and function is important for the successful management …

Habitat selection is important for a species' survival, and its identification represents a crucial
component in the development of conservation strategies. Habitat selection occurs when …