Plasticity-led evolution is central to evolutionary theory. Although challenging to study in
nature, this process may be particularly apparent in novel environments such as cities. We …

This opinion piece highlights the role of migratory birds in the spread of ticks and their role in
the circulation and dissemination of pathogens in Europe. Birds with different lifestyles, ie …

Human–wildlife interactions, including human–wildlife conflict, are increasingly common as
expanding urbanization worldwide creates more opportunities for people to encounter …

At present, urban areas cover almost 3% of the Earth's terrestrial area, and this proportion is
constantly increasing. Although urbanization leads to a decline in biodiversity, at the same …

Urbanization is a permanent and still continuing expansion of human settlements and is
responsible for dramatic changes of natural areas to urban areas. In traditional view …

Human activities are causing rapid environmental change at a global scale. Urbanization is
responsible for some of the most extreme human‐altered habitats and is a known driver of …

Aim Migratory species rely on multiple ranges across the annual cycle, rendering them
vulnerable to a wide range of spatially disparate anthropogenic threats. The spatial …

Nearly one in five bird species is migratory, but not all individuals within a migratory species
necessarily migrate: in partially migratory species, some do and some do not. Such within …

In a rapidly urbanizing world, trace element pollution may represent a threat to human health
and wildlife, and it is therefore crucial to assess both exposition levels and associated effects …

Context Urbanisation is often regarded as a major threat to global biodiversity. Although
wildlife is frequently affected by urbanisation, some species may actually benefit from it. Bats …