Spatial and social behaviour are fundamental aspects of an animal's biology, and their
social and spatial environments are indelibly linked through mutual causes and shared …

To robustly predict the effects of disturbance and ecosystem changes on species, it is
necessary to produce structurally realistic models with high predictive power and flexibility …

Context Functional landscape connectivity is vital for the conservation of wildlife species.
Landscape connectivity models often overlook factors such as mortality and asymmetry in …

Abstract Purpose of Review Ecological models can provide critical guidance to conservation
programs both as problem-solving tools and by projecting future outcomes, specifically …

Natal habitat preference induction (NHPI) occurs when animals exhibit a preference for new
habitat that is similar to that which they experienced in their natal environment, potentially …

Context Functional connectivity of semiaquatic species is poorly studied despite that
freshwater ecosystems are amongst the most threatened worldwide due to habitat …

Context Identifying how animals select habitat while navigating landscapes is important for
understanding behavioral ecology and guiding management and conservation decisions …

Adaptive capacity can present challenges for modelling as it encompasses multiple
ecological and evolutionary processes such as natural selection, genetic drift, gene flow and …

Unlike in nonregulated rivers, new ecological filters are formed in artificial reservoirs:
structures (gradient zones between biotopes) which affect the behavior and distribution of …

The increased availability of powerful computers over the last few decades has facilitated
the development of in silico experiments. In this chapter, I discuss why quantitative models …