Four species of spotted skunks (Carnivora, Mephitidae, Spilogale) are currently recognized:
Spilogale angustifrons, S. gracilis, S. putorius, and S. pygmaea. Understanding species …

Genetic diversity is crucial for conservation biology and for understanding evolutionary
processes. Oceanic islands harbor a unique biota and high endemism, with populations …

Los gatos y perros domésticos son las mascotas preferidas del hombre, por lo que se han
convertido en especies invasoras y los carnívoros más abundantes del planeta. A pesar de …

The frequency and intensity of hurricanes are likely to increase in the Caribbean due to
climate change, potentially threatening the long-term conservation of biodiversity in …

Only one study has described the population genetic structure of Boa constrictor imperator
and only in a single naturally colonized island. Bc imperator, a snake with a naturally wide …

The introduction of species outside their natural range is one of the major threats to
biodiversity and has often been identified as a menace to agricultural production and human …

Island dwarfing is a paraphyletic adaptation across numerous mammalian genera. From
mammoths to foxes, extreme body size reduction is shared by diverse organisms that …

Global conservation status of small carnivores with geographic range in the Americas was
assessed using the 2008 IUCN Red List. Small carnivores as categorised by IUCN …

This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology,
including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology …

Species face increasing threats from anthropogenic disturbances to natural habitats, and we
need to understand how threatened species are affected. For example, studying animals' …