Parasitic infections are ubiquitous in wildlife, livestock and human populations, and healthy
ecosystems are often parasite rich. Yet, their negative impacts can be extreme …

▪ Abstract Edge effects have been studied for decades because they are a key component to
understanding how landscape structure influences habitat quality. However, making sense …

Forest fragmentation results from deforestation and disturbance, with subsequent edge
effects extending deep into remaining forest areas. No study has quantified the effects of …

The recent shift in research attention by amphibian biologists towards the causes of
“enigmatic” population declines appears paradoxical given the almost unanimous …

Forest edges often have increased species richness and abundance (edge effect) and affect
spatial behaviors of species and dynamics of species interactions. Landscapes of …

Edge effects are thought to play a key role in fragmented habitats. It is often assumed that
edge-avoiding species are more prone to local extinction than non-edge-avoiding species …

To better understand responses of reptiles and amphibians to forest fragmentation in the
lowland Neotropics, we examined community and population structure of frogs and lizards in …

El bosque seco tropical es uno de los ecosistemas más amenazado del planeta y los
reptiles que alberga han sido pobremente estudiados. En seis fragmentos de bosque seco …

Central America hosts a diverse, unique, and imperiled amphibian fauna, and for decades
Central America been a major epicenter of research into amphibian decline and …

Habitat loss and fragmentation of forests are among the biggest threats to biodiversity and
associated ecosystem services in tropical landscapes. We use the vicinity of the Las Cruces …