Based on the critical review of the literature published in the last 22 years, an attempt was
made to evaluate the current knowledge gap on the distribution and status of the native …

Abstract Aim The Mediterranean Basin is a global biodiversity hotspot and has one of the
longest histories of human–biota interactions. Islands host a large fraction of Mediterranean …

The common practice of using subspecies as conservation targets raises the question of
whether efforts are focused on preserving conspicuous components of the species' …

Abstract The Aeolian wall lizard, Podarcis raffonei, is an endangered species endemic to the
Aeolian archipelago, Italy, where it is present only in 3 tiny islets and a narrow promontory of …

The species-specific components of animal signals can facilitate species recognition and
reduce the risks of mismatching and interbreeding. Nonetheless, empirical evidence for …

Though biological invasions constitute one of the biggest threats for global biodiversity, our
understanding of the mechanisms that enable invasive species to outperform native species …

Simple Summary Information about the status and trends of endangered species
populations are vital for conservation actions, yet these data are often limited for those …

In recent decades, studies on animal coloration have expanded significantly, from
understanding color production and perception mechanisms to exploring the selective …

The new Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA) standard is an important method for identifying
regions of the planet hosting unique biodiversity. KBAs are identified through the …

Monitoring population changes and trends is a central task in conservation. However,
obtaining detailed information for wide and low accessible areas, such as remote islands, is …