The idea that species interactions are more ecologically and evolutionarily important toward
lower latitudes underpins seminal theories in ecology and evolution. Recent global studies …

The beneficial role of insectivorous birds potentially contributing to the biological control of
forest insect pests appears crucial in the context of climate warming, especially for species …

Biomonitoring using birds of prey as sentinel species has been mooted as a way to evaluate
the success of European Union directives that are designed to protect people and the …

Understanding a species' feeding ecology is essential for successful management and
conservation, because food abundance can influence body mass, survival, reproductive …

Introduction Urbanization is a global phenomenon that is encroaching on natural habitats
and decreasing biodiversity, although it is creating new habitats for some species. The …

Anticoagulant rodenticides (ARs) are currently the most common pesticides and biocides
used to control rodents. The long-term persistence in animal tissues of the second …

Ecological systems are often characterized as stable entities. However, basal productivity in
most ecosystems varies between seasons, particularly in subarctic and polar areas. How …

As the global trend towards urbanization continues, the need to understand its impact on
wildlife grows. Species may have different levels of tolerance to urban disturbance; some …

Energy transformation powers change in the universe. In physical systems, maximal power
(rate of energy input or output) may occur only at submaximal efficiency (output/input), or …

Mobility and irruptive movements have been proposed as mechanisms that could allow
some diet specialists to inhabit and breed in environments with highly unpredictable …