Trophic relationships are a central theme in ecology and play a crucial role in the survival of
organisms, because the availability of food resources varies over time and space. Until …

Simple Summary The free-ranging unowned domestic cat (unowned—not under human
control with respect to movement and sexual behaviour), living in the Anthropocene, can live …

Gulls can be particularly vulnerable to ingesting plastics when using anthropogenic food
sources, with potential consequences for survival and reproductive success. Although birds …

The increasing urbanisation of the natural environment affects species differently. While
most species cannot cope with these human impacts, others can persist or may even be …

Pollution is a global concern, increasing rapidly throughout marine and terrestrial
ecosystems, and affecting many species. Urbanization enhances waste production, leading …

Global positioning system (GPS) technologies have improved the ability of researchers to
monitor wildlife; however, use of these technologies is often limited by monetary costs. Some …

Abstract The Atlantic Islands National Park (AINP) in Galicia (NW of Spain) are host to large
colonies of yellow-legged gulls (Larus michahellis). Here, we aimed to provide baseline …

Population expansions of successful species have gained importance as a major
conservation and management concern. The success of these 'winners' is widely attributed …

Anthropogenic materials are a persistent pressure on ecosystems, affecting many species.
Seabirds can collect these materials to construct their nests, which may modify nest …

Generalist and opportunistic species, such as the yellow-legged gull Larus michahellis, can
feed on a wide variety of food from both marine and terrestrial origins. This work evaluates …