High‐density populations of large ungulates are now widespread. However, the perception
of overabundance only appears when it produces a problem for humans, such as a loss of …

Animals experience varying levels of predation risk as they navigate heterogeneous
landscapes, and behavioral responses to perceived risk can structure ecosystems. The …

Assesses a promising new approach to restoring the health of our bodies and our planet
Most of us are familiar with probiotics added to milk or yogurt to improve gastrointestinal …

Human cystic echinococcosis (CE) has been eliminated or significantly reduced as a public
health problem in several previously highly endemic regions. This has been achieved by the …

Large carnivores are frequently presented as saviours of biodiversity and ecosystem
functioning through their creation of trophic cascades, an idea largely based on studies …

Wild ungulates such as red deer, roe deer and wild boar are key drivers of forest
ecosystems. Across the northern hemisphere, their range and abundance is increasing …

Managed public wild areas have dual mandates to protect biodiversity and provide
recreational opportunities for people. These goals could be at odds if recreation, ranging …

The theory of predation risk effects predicts behavioral responses in prey when risk of
predation is not homogenous in space and time. Prey species are often faced with a tradeoff …

Deserts and semi-arid environments are habitats to rare species, rich cultural heritage, and
essential ecological processes. Approximately 46% of the world's surface area is covered by …

Wildlife management systems face growing challenges to cope with increasingly complex
interactions between wildlife populations, the environment and human activities. In this …