Biological invasions are a global consequence of an increasingly connected world and the
rise in human population size. The numbers of invasive alien species–the subset of alien …

Abstract Despite islands contributing only 6.7% of land surface area, they harbor~ 20% of
the Earth's biodiversity, but unfortunately also~ 50% of the threatened species and 75% of …

Understanding the likely future impacts of biological invasions is crucial yet highly
challenging given the multiple relevant environmental, socio‐economic and societal …

While the regional distribution of non-native species is increasingly well documented for
some taxa, global analyses of non-native species in local assemblages are still missing …

The redclaw crayfish (Cherax quadricarinatus; hereafter redclaw), native to northern
Australia and southern New Guinea, is among the largest freshwater decapods. It matures …

Biodiversity on marine islands is characterized by unique biogeographic, phylogenetic and
functional characteristics. Islands hold a disproportionate amount of the world's biodiversity …

Modern cities are dominated by impervious surfaces that absorb, store and release heat in
summer, create large volumes of runoff and provide limited biodiversity habitat and poor air …

Urban areas are home to more than half the world's population, but also habitats for a wide
range of plant and animal species. While street trees in urban areas have been recognized …

The pet trade has become a multibillion-dollar global business, with tens of millions of
animals traded annually. Pets are sometimes released by their owners or escape, and can …

Globalisation has facilitated the spread of alien species, and some of them have significant
impacts on biodiversity and human societies. It is commonly thought that biological …