Hedge density, structure, and function vary with primary production and slope gradient and
are subject to other diverse factors. Hedgerows are emerging ecosystems with both above …

The family Mustelidae is the largest among the order Carnivora. While we know a great deal
about certain species, there is still a lack of information about many mustelids. We first …

Wildfires are important sources of landscape change in Mediterranean environments,
creating large patches of low-growth natural habitats (ie, scrublands) inside protected areas …

Human modification of landscapes and associated disturbances may facilitate the
emergence and spread of zoonotic diseases. Policy‐makers need better understanding of …

Nest predation is the primary cause of nest failure in most ground‐nesting bird species.
Investigations of relationships between nest predation rate and habitat usually pool different …

In many Mediterranean ecosystems, animal tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium
bovis, is maintained by multi‐host communities in which cattle and different wildlife species …

The habitat selection of wild animals residing in suburban area reflects their behavioral
adaptation strategies to urbanization and socio-economic development, affecting …

Human activity is increasingly and persistently disturbing nature and wild animals. Affected
wildlife adopts multiple strategies to deal with different human influences. To explore the …

Habitat loss and land use changes resulting from urbanization in residential communities
are among the greatest threats to wild mammals. Identifying anthropogenic factors …

The impulse to remain profitable by increasing agricultural production levels in view of the
greater demand for food, provided impetus to production intensification. The aim of this …