Genetic tools in the management of invasive mammals: recent trends and future perspectives
Invasive non‐native species are now considered to be one of the greatest threats to
biodiversity worldwide. Therefore, efficient and cost‐effective management of species …
biodiversity worldwide. Therefore, efficient and cost‐effective management of species …
[PDF][PDF] A review of New Zealand native frog translocations: lessons learned and future priorities.
Translocations are becoming increasingly common although the effectiveness of this
conservation tool for amphibians is highly variable. We reviewed ten translocations of …
conservation tool for amphibians is highly variable. We reviewed ten translocations of …
Prey ration, temperature, and predator species influence digestion rates of prey DNA inferred from qPCR and metabarcoding
C Dick, WA Larson, K Karpan… - Molecular Ecology …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Diet analysis is a vital tool for understanding trophic interactions and is frequently used to
inform conservation and management. Molecular approaches can identify diet items that are …
inform conservation and management. Molecular approaches can identify diet items that are …
Speeding up the detection of invasive bivalve species using environmental DNA: A Nanopore and Illumina sequencing comparison
Traditional detection of aquatic invasive species via morphological identification is often time‐
consuming and can require a high level of taxonomic expertise, leading to delayed …
consuming and can require a high level of taxonomic expertise, leading to delayed …
What factors influence the rediscovery of lost tetrapod species?
T Lindken, CV Anderson… - Global Change …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
We created a database of lost and rediscovered tetrapod species, identified patterns in their
distribution and factors influencing rediscovery. Tetrapod species are being lost at a faster …
distribution and factors influencing rediscovery. Tetrapod species are being lost at a faster …
Modelling technical and biological biases in macroinvertebrate community assessment from bulk preservative using multiple metabarcoding markers
DNA metabarcoding from the ethanol used to store macroinvertebrate bulk samples is a
convenient methodological option in molecular biodiversity assessment and biomonitoring …
convenient methodological option in molecular biodiversity assessment and biomonitoring …
Predation by introduced cats Felis catus on Australian frogs: compilation of species records and estimation of numbers killed
Context We recently estimated the numbers of reptiles, birds and mammals killed by cats
(Felis catus) in Australia, with these assessments providing further evidence that cats have …
(Felis catus) in Australia, with these assessments providing further evidence that cats have …
Multi‐species occupancy modeling reveals methodological and environmental effects on eDNA detection of amphibians in temporary ponds
S Peixoto, M Mota‐Ferreira, C Chaves… - Environmental …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Aquatic environmental DNA is increasingly used for biodiversity monitoring, such as
surveying threatened and invasive species. Mainstreaming these methods in practical …
surveying threatened and invasive species. Mainstreaming these methods in practical …
RNA allows identifying the consumption of carrion prey
V Neidel, D Sint, C Wallinger… - Molecular Ecology …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Facultative scavenging by predatory carnivores is a prevalent but frequently underestimated
feeding strategy. DNA‐based methods for diet analysis, however, do not allow to distinguish …
feeding strategy. DNA‐based methods for diet analysis, however, do not allow to distinguish …
[PDF][PDF] Age dependant effects of rat control on Archey's frog (Leiopelma archeyi) at Whareorino, New Zealand.
JM Germano, L Bridgman… - … Zealand Journal of …, 2023 - newzealandecology.org
Predation by introduced mammals is considered a primary threat to New Zealand's native
frog populations. Rats are known predators of the terrestrial Archey's frog (Leiopelma …
frog populations. Rats are known predators of the terrestrial Archey's frog (Leiopelma …