Bats are an ecologically and taxonomically diverse group accounting for roughly a fifth of
mammalian diversity worldwide. Many of the threats bats face (eg, habitat loss, bushmeat …

Invertebrates comprise the most diversified animal group on Earth. Due to their long
evolutionary history and small size, invertebrates occupy a remarkable range of ecological …

Background Ecological research now deals increasingly with the effects of noise pollution
on biodiversity. Indeed, many studies have shown the impacts of anthropogenic noise and …

Anthropogenic noise is a major pollutant in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Since the
industrial revolution, human activities have become increasingly noisy, leading to both acute …

To tackle pollinator declines, there is a major need to increase the quantity of flower‐rich
habitats. Road verges offer one such opportunity but are exposed to diverse forms of …

Noise pollution is pervasive across every ecosystem on Earth. Although decades of
research have documented a variety of negative impacts of noise to organisms, key gaps …

Highlights•Anthropogenic noise is a ubiquitous and expanding global pollutant.•Noise
affects sensory environments, interferes with acoustic cues and signals, and alters …

Noise pollution can affect species' behaviours and distributions and may hold significant
consequences for natural communities. While several studies have researched short-term …

Energy is an integral part of society. The major US energy sources of fossil fuels (coal, oil,
natural gas); biofuels (ethanol); and wind are concentrated in grassland ecosystems of the …

Multidisciplinary approaches to conservation and wildlife management are often effective in
addressing complex, multi-factor problems. Emerging fields such as conservation …