Foundation species define ecosystems, control the biological diversity of associated
species, modulate critical ecosystem processes, and often have important cultural values …

As a cultural ecosystem service, the aesthetic value of landscapes contributes to human well-
being, but studies linking biodiversity and ecosystem services generally do not account for …

Human-wildlife conflict is one of the most pressing sustainable development challenges
globally. This is particularly the case where ecologically and economically important wildlife …

Freshwater ecosystems are among the most diverse and dynamic ecosystems on Earth. At
the same time, they are among the most threatened ecosystems but remain …

A prominent signal of the Anthropocene is the extinction and population reduction of the
megabiota—the largest animals and plants on the planet. However, we lack a predictive …

Many of the world's vertebrates have experienced large population and geographic range
declines due to anthropogenic threats that put them at risk of extinction. The largest …

1. Bees and wasps are important facets of natural capital to be valued by human societies:
bees pollinate wild flowers and agricultural crops; wasps regulate arthropod populations …

Biodiversity is in worldwide decline and it is becoming increasingly important to expand
biodiversity awareness and achieve broad-based support for conservation. We introduce the …

Commonly used in the literature to refer to the “attractiveness”,“appeal”, or “beauty” of a
species, charisma can be defined as a set of characteristics–and the perception thereof–that …

The ongoing global biodiversity crisis not only involves biological extinctions, but also the
loss of experience and the gradual fading of cultural knowledge and collective memory of …