Environmental DNA metabarcoding of cow dung reveals taxonomic and functional diversity of invertebrate assemblages

EE Sigsgaard, K Olsen, MDD Hansen… - Molecular …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Insects and other terrestrial invertebrates are declining in species richness and abundance.
This includes the invertebrates associated with herbivore dung, which have been negatively …

Seasonal changes in invertebrate diet of breeding black‐necked cranes (Grus nigricollis)

R Ma, S Ma, H Liu, L Hu, Y Li, K He… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Invertebrates greatly support the growth, development, and reproduction of insectivorous
birds. However, the influence of human activity (eg, pesticide use, deforestation, and …

Home range and habitat use of breeding black-necked cranes

W Liu, Y **, Y Wu, C Zhao, X He, B Wang, J Ran - Animals, 2020 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The Black-necked Crane is the only crane that breeds on the Qinghai–
Tibetan Plateau, and it is currently classified as a vulnerable species. Habitat destruction …

Influence of environmental factors on the genetic variation of the aquatic macrophyte Ranunculus subrigidus on the Qinghai-Tibetan Plateau

Z Wu, X Xu, J Zhang, G Wiegleb, H Hou - BMC Evolutionary Biology, 2019 - Springer
Background Due to the environmental heterogeneity along elevation gradients, alpine
ecosystems are ideal study objects for investigating how ecological variables shape the …

[HTML][HTML] Seasonal habitat use and activity patterns of blood pheasant Ithaginis cruentusbe in the presence of free-ranging livestock

F Fan, H Bu, WJ McShea, X Shen, BV Li, S Li - Global Ecology and …, 2020 - Elsevier
Livestock grazing has become the most prevalent human disturbance in protected areas
across the range of giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca). Previous studies have …

Foraging plasticity in Chilean flamingos: influence of water depth, food abundance and intra-flock distances

HC Delfino, CJ Carlos - Ethology Ecology & Evolution, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
In a natural context, many avian species exhibit the ability to assess and balance factors
such as food availability, food quality, and energy expenditure when making foraging …

Free‐ranging livestock reduces the habitat suitability of subalpine pheasants during breeding season in Southwest China

XT Shang, F Fan, XL Shen, Y Zheng… - … Science and Practice, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Free‐ranging livestock pose a threat to forest biodiversity, exerting a profound influence on
the survival of several endangered species. The mountains of Southwest China represent a …

Evaluation of insect diversity and prospects for pest management in agriculture

W Majeed, M Khawaja, N Rana… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Springer
Insects, when harnessed as part of an agricultural sustainability initiative, can reduce
reliance on chemical pesticides and fertilizers. However, their full potential has yet to be …

[HTML][HTML] Effects of Deforestation on Foraging Behavior, Ectoparasites, and Adult Survival in the Vulnerable La Selle Thrush, Turdus swalesi, in Haiti

JM Exantus, A Vidal, F Cézilly - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
Although range-restricted Neotropical bird species are highly endangered, little is known
about their ability to cope with environmental disturbance. We studied the vulnerable …

Co** with unpredictable environments: fine-tune foraging microhabitat use in relation to prey availability in an alpine species

D Scridel, M Anderle, F Capelli, A Forti, C Bettega… - Oecologia, 2024 - Springer
Microhabitat utilisation holds a pivotal role in sha** a species' ecological dynamics and
stands as a crucial concern for effective conservation strategies. Despite its critical …