Abstract Small Natural Features (SNFs) are analogous to keystone species in that they have
ecological importance that is disproportionate to their size. Thus the recognition and …

Abstract Purpose of Review Umbrella, flagship and keystone species are among the most
widely employed surrogate species concepts. We explored whether these concepts are …

Rocky outcrops are geological features that encompass a wide variety of physical
environments, including escarpments, overhangs, cliffs, tors, boulder-heaps and insular …

Worldwide habitat loss, land‐use changes, and climate change threaten biodiversity, and
we urgently need models that predict the combined impacts of these threats on organisms …

Restoring structural elements of habitats and understanding how restoration interacts with
environmental factors such as grazing management can be crucial for improving …

A new species of rupicolous girdled lizard is described from Serra da Neve Inselberg,
Namibe Province, southwestern Angola. We sequenced two mitochondrial gene regions …

Rock outcrops are geologically and ecologically unique ecosystems that harbour threatened
and endemic biodiversity. These underappreciated, open ecosystems are undergoing rapid …

Even apparently subtle disturbance to habitat may have severe long‐term consequences if
that disturbance alters specific microhabitat features upon which animals depend. For …

Context Understanding what characteristics influence retreat-site selection by fauna is
critical for both habitat management and species conservation. Despite the documented …

 Abstract The Serra da Neve inselberg in Namibe Province, southwestern Angola is the
second highest peak of Angola with an elevation of 2489 m. It remains one of the least …