2026 March - 37 articles
Scientists estimate that humanity has exceeded seven of nine planetary boundaries, threatening the entire planet with potentially catastrophic consequences for all species. We therefore have a moral imperative for future generations and other species...
The artisanal harvesting of Anadara mazatlanica is of fundamental importance to the sociocultural identity and economic livelihood of the coastal communities located in the San Ignacio–Navachiste–Macapule (SINM) lagoon system in Mexico; i...
A rare and threatened pleurocarpous amblystegiaceaen dendrothelmatic moss, Anacamptodon splachnoides, was the subject of in vitro establishment and propagation. Tests on growth and rapid propagation were applied with the aim of preparing plant materi...
In response to flood risks, nature-based solutions are increasingly recommended as resilience strategies. Wetlands are proposed as natural levers given their regulatory properties. This represents another way of promoting wetlands and, consequently,...
Leontopodium alpinum is a globally protected species and a valuable resource for the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. This study aimed to evaluate the propagation of edelweiss through ex situ culture, analyzing its morphological and physiologi...
Leopards (Panthera pardus) are considered solitary carnivores, but recent research reveals a more complex lifestyle that incorporates kin selection, hidden social structures, and behavioral innovation and plasticity. This paper combines theoretical a...
The interaction between humans and birds plays an important role in shaping the sustainability of tropical rainforest ecosystems, particularly through bird vocalizations that function as bioacoustic indicators of ecological conditions while simultane...
Drought is regarded as the most significant environmental factor affecting the productivity of maize (Zea mays L.) worldwide. The integration of maize landraces, conserved in germplasm bank collections, into elite breeding programs could increase the...
In August 2023, a large forest fire burned more than 60% of the Dadia–Lefkimi–Soufli Forest National Park in northeastern Greece, following another large fire in 2022. To quantify the effects of these fires on local herpetofauna, we analy...
Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) sightings along the Lebanese coast were recorded between 2020 and 2025. This study aims to provide insights into the consistency of monk seal presence, their habitat use, and their feeding behaviour in the...
The illegal wildlife trade remains a significant threat to biodiversity in South Africa. The poaching of native species in the country has increased over the years, primarily driven by the demand for abalone, rhino horns, and pangolin scales. This st...
Reconciling carbon (C) sequestration with biodiversity conservation remains a key challenge for sustainable forest management, as C–biodiversity relationships vary across taxa and contexts. We evaluated how botanical composition, forest structu...
Increasing community awareness of, and engagement in, biodiversity and nature are key elements in many environmental conservation strategies. However, the public may take little or no action to protect biodiversity even though they may feel a strong...
Anurans are among the most threatened vertebrates worldwide, yet their acoustic ecology in fragmented habitats remains understudied. This research investigated acoustic overlaps and resource partitioning among amphibian species inhabiting Maceira Pon...
The eastern Baltic region is rich in hemiboreal forests, which are both commercially important and provide habitats for rare and/or endangered forest-dwelling species, which are sensitive to accelerating climatic changes. Under the intensifying clima...
Rapid urban expansion across southwestern Florida has led to extensive habitat fragmentation and degradation, presenting significant ecological challenges for the persistence of multiple species, including the Big Cypress fox squirrel (Sciurus niger ...
Urban areas worldwide face significant pressure from population growth and urban expansion, resulting in habitat loss. Urban planners need to develop a comprehensive strategy for protecting, restoring and enhancing natural heritage (such as natural f...
Madagascar is a global biodiversity hotspot, with approximately 90% of all its plant and animal species being endemic, most of them associated with forest ecosystems. This rich biodiversity is threatened by relentless deforestation; in 2014 only abou...
This study examines a long-term dataset where 16 passerine species, classified as long-distance migrants, short-distance migrants, and residents were monitored at the Santo André National Ringing Station (Portugal) from 1997 to 2024. Using sta...
This study provides a comprehensive and refined framework for the micropropagation of the critically endangered Greek endemic Silene conglomeratica. Using a limited seed stock, a reliable in vitro propagation protocol was developed, supporting both e...
To establish the best approach for conserving a species, it is necessary to understand the biology of that species. To better understand the behavior of American black bears (Ursus americanus), we observed 246 black bears for 7950 h in nature over a...
The recent recognition of the Neotropical otter (Lontra annectens) as a distinct species highlights the need to evaluate its genetic status and connectivity across fragmented tropical habitats. We analyzed genetic diversity, population structure, and...
Alpacas thrive in Andean ecosystems, efficiently converting natural pasture into products such as fiber and meat, making their breeding a production alternative in Guamote. Intensive grazing and the shift in the spatial distribution of plants due to...
Parassi mullet (Mugil incilis) is an ecologically and economically important species that supports small-scale artisanal fisheries. However, scarce knowledge of its reproductive biology limits the development of management and conservation strategies...
The brown bear (Ursus arctos) occurs across several regions of Türkiye and occasionally damages beehives near rural settlements. This study examines temporal data and the spatial arrangement of beehive damage incidents recorded in the Ilgaz dist...
Monitoring the size of wildlife populations is crucial for the effective implementation of conservation management strategies, and a variety of methods have been developed for this purpose. One such approach is the double-observer method, which has r...
Forests are important biodiversity reservoirs and require sustainable management to prevent deforestation and forest degradation. Forest landscape restoration (FLR) has been proposed as a sustainable initiative aimed at restoring ecosystem functions...
Insufficient investment in wildlife that lacks strong aesthetic or emotional appeal to humans poses a significant obstacle to achieving broader conservation goals. Species that are not considered charismatic are nonetheless vital to ecosystems and de...
Despite its global distribution, the impacts of wild pigs on the environment are poorly understood. However, wild boar (Sus scrofa) is recognized as a pest species, causes extensive damage to agriculture, biodiversity, and forests, and contributes to...
Since 2019, the Mexican Government has implemented the Sembrando Vida Program (SVP) to address environmental degradation and social marginalization in rural areas. This research analyzed the SVP’s targeting mechanisms to assess the fulfillment...
The necessity of citizen involvement in biodiversity conservation activities is widely recognized in practical conservation operations. Clarifying the roles of annual-fee membership schemes is important, as they enable diverse styles of citizen parti...
The conservation status of saltscapes can vary. These areas possess their own biodiversity, which can even be stimulated by balanced socio-ecological systems, particularly those where the development of economic activities has a low ecological footpr...
The Eurasian Griffon Vulture (Gyps fulvus) is the most abundant obligate scavenger in Europe. It depends on wild and domestic carcasses whose availability and location are relatively unpredictable in terms of space and time, but also on predictable s...
Equine yards represent a substantial yet often overlooked land-use category in Europe, with potential to contribute to biodiversity and environment conservation. This study explored behavioral drivers and barriers to biodiversity implementation on Du...
Understanding the drivers of population dynamics in long-lived, slow reproducing species such as bats is critical for conservation, particularly during vulnerable life history stages like hibernation. We reviewed winter mortality records from more th...
The global decline in biodiversity, mainly caused by human activities such as land use change, agricultural intensification, habitat degradation, and climate change, is impacting many species, including raptors. The lesser kestrel (Falco naumanni), a...
Saproxylic insects are key forest components but highly vulnerable to practices that reduce deadwood quality and diversity. We investigated the response of Platycerus caraboides (Coleoptera: Lucanidae)—an elusive, cool-adapted stag beetle assoc...
