A systematic review into the suitability of urban refugia for the Eurasian red squirrel Sciurus vulgaris
Urban growth and intensification are projected to increase as the global human population
increases. Historically, urban areas have been disregarded as suitable wildlife habitat, but it …
increases. Historically, urban areas have been disregarded as suitable wildlife habitat, but it …
Changes in the home range sizes of terrestrial vertebrates in response to urban disturbance: a meta-analysis
K O'Donnell, J delBarco-Trillo - Journal of Urban Ecology, 2020 - academic.oup.com
The unprecedented growth rate in human population and the increasing movement of
people to urban areas is causing a rapid increase in urbanisation globally. Urban …
people to urban areas is causing a rapid increase in urbanisation globally. Urban …
Behavioral causes, ecological consequences, and management challenges associated with wildlife foraging in human-modified landscapes
Humans have altered up to half of the world's land surface. Wildlife living within or close to
these human-modified landscapes are presented with opportunities and risks associated …
these human-modified landscapes are presented with opportunities and risks associated …
The role of urban habitats in the abundance of red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris, L.) in Finland
Because the amount of urban areas has increased, it is important to investigate the
abundance of wildlife species in relation to urban environments. Analyzing the impact of …
abundance of wildlife species in relation to urban environments. Analyzing the impact of …
Body condition and breeding of urban red squirrels: comparison of two populations affected by different levels of urbanization
A Beliniak, J Gryz, D Klich, K Jasińska, D Krauze-Gryz - Animals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The red squirrel is among the mammals that have adjusted well to urban
habitats. We compared two populations inhabiting Warsaw: in a park (with plentiful …
habitats. We compared two populations inhabiting Warsaw: in a park (with plentiful …
[HTML][HTML] Relative abundance of Roe deer (Capreolus pygargus) related to overstory structure and understory food resources in Northeast China
L Wang, J Feng, P Mou, T Wang - Global Ecology and Conservation, 2023 - Elsevier
Large herbivores are particularly susceptible to changes in quantity and quality of forage
resources, in turn constraining populations of large and threatened carnivores. Key prey …
resources, in turn constraining populations of large and threatened carnivores. Key prey …
The impact of urbanisation on chipmunks, arboreal and flying squirrels: a global systematic review
C Tranquillo, F Bisi, LA Wauters, D Preatoni… - Mammal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The current, rapid urbanisation process impacts global biodiversity and can be a driver for
phenotypic changes in mammals that persist in cities. Animals display different response …
phenotypic changes in mammals that persist in cities. Animals display different response …
The advantage of living in the city: effects of urbanization on body size and mass of native and alien squirrels
C Tranquillo, LA Wauters, F Santicchia, M Panzeri… - Urban …, 2024 - Springer
In an ever more urbanized world, animals have to cope with different challenging conditions
that may shape the individual's phenotype in the urban environment. Since body mass and …
that may shape the individual's phenotype in the urban environment. Since body mass and …
Supplemental feedings affect diet seasonality and niche width in urban Eurasian red squirrels
Y Takahata, K Uchida, T Shimamoto… - Journal of …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Urban environments are novel alternative habitats for wildlife. Anthropogenic food resources
such as supplemental feeding (SF) are usually abundant, stable across seasons, and …
such as supplemental feeding (SF) are usually abundant, stable across seasons, and …
Spatial organization, behaviour and feeding habits of red squirrels: differences between an urban park and an urban forest
D Krauze‐Gryz, J Gryz, M Brach - Journal of Zoology, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) successfully inhabit cities, utilize urban structures and adapt
to alternative food sources such as supplemental anthropogenic feeding. Here, we …
to alternative food sources such as supplemental anthropogenic feeding. Here, we …