The dynamics of infectious diseases can be affected by genetic diversity within host
populations, species diversity within host communities, and diversity among communities. In …

Species distributions are changing at an unprecedented rate owing to human activity. We
examine how two key processes of redistribution–biological invasion and disease …

The goal of this chapter is to describe the state of the art in quantitative corridor and
connectivity modelling. It reviews several critical issues in modelling, and provides expert …

Emerging infectious diseases (EID s) are recognized as having significant social, economic
and ecological costs, threatening human health, food security, wildlife conservation and …

Infectious disease introduced by non‐native species is increasingly cited as a facilitator of
native population declines, but direct evidence may be lacking due to inadequate population …

The impacts of non-native, invasive grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) on broadleaf
woodlands and red squirrel population (Sciurus vulgaris) are well recognised among wildlife …

Parasites can reduce host body condition, impair reproduction, and cause mortality.
However, parasites are a major source of biodiversity, are a fundamental component of a …

The eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) has been labeled as one of the 100 worst
invasive alien species by the IUCN. In Europe, the species has been introduced to Britain …

The introduction of the American eastern grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) in Europe is
causing a dramatic decline of the native European red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), due to …

The study of mammals has promoted the development and testing of many ideas in
contemporary ecology. Here we address recent developments in foraging and habitat …