Buccal cells are a valid source of vertebrate DNA for genetic analysis, typically collected with
mouth swabs on captured individuals. Yet, advances in DNA storage and processing now …

Woody plants are proliferating in grassland ecosystems worldwide, altering distributions and
demography of many imperiled species. The transition from grassland to shrubland is …

Feces of animals that forage on nectar and fruit, including many species of bats, often
contain DNA that is low in quality and quantity. We developed an approach based on DNA …

Conserving evolutionary processes is becoming increasingly important in conservation
management as environmental changes continue to threaten wild populations …

Thermal data loggers have been used to monitor nest activity for a variety of avian species,
primarily by identifying a difference in temperature between the relatively cool environment …

This study was designed to analyze genetic variation between Indian peafowl available at
different locations by targeting the Cytochrome b gene. A total of ten birds (n= 10) were …

Lesser long-nosed bats (Leptonycteris yerbabuenae) are important pollinators and seasonal
residents along the US-Mexico border. Because they feed on flowering and fruiting plants …

The objective of this dissertation was to examine how ecological and micro-evolutionary
factors may influence the response of alpine mammals to reductions in habitat quality …

Background Bird nests are an important part of avian ecology. They are a powerful tool for
studying not only the birds that built them, but a wide array of topics ranging from …

Genetic connectivity of Australian white ibis: implications for management Page 1 Genetic
connectivity of Australian white ibis: implications for management Kaytlyn Skye Davis …