Abstract Weasels (genus Mustela and Neogale) are of management concern as declining
native species in some regions and invasive species in others. Regardless of the need to …

The family Mustelidae is the largest among the order Carnivora. While we know a great deal
about certain species, there is still a lack of information about many mustelids. We first …

Carnivore community dynamics are governed by a complex set of often interacting biotic,
abiotic and anthropogenic factors that are increasingly volatile as a result of global change …

Weasels are small mustelid carnivores that play an important role as predators of small
mammals in a wide array of ecosystems. However, their response to land use, such as forest …

There are increasing concerns about the declining population trends of small mammalian
carnivores around the world. Their conservation and management are often challenging due …

Abstract Information on the presence and abundance of a species is crucial for
understanding key ecological processes but also for effective protection and population …

Records from online biodiversity databases (including citizen science data) can play a
crucial role in enhancing scientific knowledge about the abundance, distribution, and …

Context Shifts in climate and land use have dramatically reshaped ecosystems, impacting
the distribution and status of wildlife populations. For many species, data gaps limit …

Stoat (Mustela erminea) and weasel (M. nivalis) are hard to monitor as they are elusive of
nature and leave few identifying marks in their surroundings. Stoat and weasel are both fully …

Small carnivores play an important role in ecosystems, but their often hidden lifestyle makes
them generally hard to observe. Camera-trap** methodology shows great promise as a …