Cryptic invasions are defined as the introduction and spread of non-native lineages within
the species' native range (intra-specific cryptic invasion) or the invasion of non-native …

The discovery and colonization of islands by humans has invariably resulted in their
widespread ecological transformation. The small and isolated populations of many island …

Invasive alien species (IAS) are considered one of the greatest threats to biodiversity,
particularly through their interactions with other drivers of change. Horizon scanning, the …

Urbanization and associated environmental changes are causing global declines in
vertebrate populations. In general, population declines of the magnitudes now detected …

The management of harmful nonnative species is a priority for governments worldwide.
However, confusion concerning what constitutes a “native” species has led to ambiguous or …

On low islands or island groups such as the Bahamas, surrounded by shallow oceans,
Quaternary glacial–interglacial changes in climate and sea level had major effects on …

Island biogeography remains a popular topic in ecology and has gained renewed interest
due to recent theoretical development. As experimental investigation of the theory is difficult …

Global changes are predicted to facilitate the introduction, establishment, and spread of
species into new environments leading to potential negative impacts on local biodiversity …

Determining whether isolated populations of a species are native or introduced is important
for conservation, as non-native occurrences are likely to be of lower priority for conservation …

Although islands as natural laboratories have held the attention of scientists for centuries,
they continue to offer new study questions, especially in the context of the current …