An increasing trend in zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases (EIDs) has been observed
worldwide. Most EID outbreaks originate from wildlife, and these outbreaks often involve …

Food waste disposal represents a major global source of predictable anthropogenic food
subsidies and is exploited by many organisms. However, the energetic cost-benefits of …

Human-induced environmental changes are the main drivers of the ongoing redistribution of
biodiversity. The millions of tons of organic waste that is added daily to landfills can increase …

Ecological datasets often contain gaps, outliers or even incorrect data. Ignoring the problem
of missing data can lead to reduction in the statistical power of the models used, estimation …

The intensification of farm management practices on grasslands has reduced the
abundance of many species of animals. Mowing, a procedure essential to the continuing …

During the last decades, landfills have become a valuable food source for wildlife, being in
some cases determinants of large avian population increases. Superabundant food …

A major impact of human development is the transformation of natural habitats into farming
lands and the expansion of built-up areas. Also, plastic pollution is affecting wildlife on a …

Food wastes are among the factors with the greatest effects on animal populations. The
white stork is among bird species that clearly profit from feeding at landfills, at least in …

In many Mediterranean cities, man-made structures are an integral part of the landscape
mosaic, hence the importance of studying their use by wildlife. In the present study, we …

Human-induced habitat transformation often leads to habitat degradation and loss,
impacting suitable habitats for endangered and rare species. This study was conducted to …