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Micropropagation of the Critically Endangered Silene conglomeratica Melzh.: A Tool for Conservation and Ornamental Aspects

  • Emmanouela Kamperi,
  • Konstantinos Bertsouklis,
  • Apostolos-Emmanouil Bazanis,
  • Eireni Dima,
  • Panayiotis Trigas,
  • Maria Tsakiri and
  • Maria Panitsa

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...

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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...

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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...

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Floristic Composition of Andean Moorlands and Its Influence on Natural Pasture Productivity: Implications for the Sustainable Management of Alpaca Grazing in Guamote, Ecuador

  • Maritza Lucia Vaca-Cárdenas,
  • Julio Mauricio Oleas-Lopez,
  • Santiago Fahureguy Jiménez-Yánez,
  • Freddy Renan Costales Zavala,
  • Pedro Vicente Vaca-Cárdenas,
  • Diego Francisco Cushquicullma-Colcha and
  • Marcelo Eduardo Moscoso-Gómez

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...

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Milt Characterization and Sperm Structure of the Parassi Mullet Mugil incilis, Hancock, 1830

  • Katrina Medina,
  • Leydy Sandoval-Vargas,
  • Iván Valdebenito and
  • Adriana Rodríguez-Forero

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...

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Assessment of Human–Bear Conflict Through Time and Space: A Case Study from Ilgaz District, Türkiye

  • Atilla Dinçer Kara,
  • Derya Gülçin,
  • Efehan Ulaş,
  • Elif Yıldız Ay,
  • Özkan Evcin,
  • Kerim Çiçek,
  • Javier Velázquez and
  • Ali Uğur Özcan

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...

  • Brief Report
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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...

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Assessment of Woody Species Diversity and Ecosystem Services in Restored Manzonzi Forest Landscape, Democratic Republic of the Congo

  • Jean-Paul M. Tasi,
  • Jean-Maron Maloti Ma Songo,
  • Jean Semeki Ngabinzeke,
  • Didier Bazile,
  • Bocar Samba Ba,
  • Jean-François Bissonnette and
  • Damase P. Khasa

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...

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Admiration to Action: How Charisma Orientations Towards Waterbirds Influence Their Conservation

  • Abigail Meeks,
  • Christopher Serenari,
  • Elena Rubino,
  • David Newstead,
  • Trey Barron and
  • S. Anthony Deringer

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...

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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...

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Conservation - ISSN 2673-7159