Artificial refuges for wildlife conservation: what is the state of the science?
Artificial refuges are human‐made structures that aim to create safe places for animals to
breed, hibernate, or take shelter in lieu of natural refuges. Artificial refuges are used across …
breed, hibernate, or take shelter in lieu of natural refuges. Artificial refuges are used across …
Current status and future directions of applied behavioral research for animal welfare and conservation
RR Swaisgood - Applied Animal Behaviour Science, 2007 - Elsevier
The papers that follow in this special issue reflect the state of knowledge and theory in the
fields of animal welfare and conservation behavior. A particular focus is placed on how …
fields of animal welfare and conservation behavior. A particular focus is placed on how …
Engineering a future for amphibians under climate change
Altered global climates in the 21st century pose serious threats for biological systems and
practical actions are needed to mount a response for species at risk. 2. We identify …
practical actions are needed to mount a response for species at risk. 2. We identify …
The need for enemy-free space: the impact of an invasive gecko on island endemics
NC Cole, CG Jones, S Harris - Biological Conservation, 2005 - Elsevier
How introduced reptiles cause the loss of endemic reptiles is poorly understood and
currently there are no available techniques for dealing with this major conservation issue …
currently there are no available techniques for dealing with this major conservation issue …
[BOOK][B] Snakes: ecology and conservation
SJ Mullin, RA Seigel - 2009 - degruyter.com
Destruction of habitat due to urban sprawl, pollution, and deforestation has caused
population declines or even extinction of many of the world's approximately 2,600 snake …
population declines or even extinction of many of the world's approximately 2,600 snake …
[HTML][HTML] Artificial refuges provide post-fire habitat for small vertebrates
The interacting threats of invasive predators and fire are key conservation issues for many
species globally, yet few options are available to mitigate these threats. We tested how small …
species globally, yet few options are available to mitigate these threats. We tested how small …
The conservation-welfare nexus in reintroduction programmes: a role for sensory ecology
RR Swaisgood - Animal Welfare, 2010 - cambridge.org
Since reintroduction programmes involve moving animals from captive or wild environments
and releasing them into novel environments, there are sure to be a number of challenges to …
and releasing them into novel environments, there are sure to be a number of challenges to …
The ecology of sleep in non‐avian reptiles
Sleep is ubiquitous in the animal kingdom and yet displays considerable variation in its
extent and form in the wild. Ecological factors, such as predation, competition, and …
extent and form in the wild. Ecological factors, such as predation, competition, and …
Habitat deterioration affects body condition of lizards: a behavioral approach with Iberolacerta cyreni lizards inhabiting ski resorts
We analyzed whether habitat deterioration due to ski slopes affected lizards' behavior, and
whether these changes in behavior had consequences for the body condition and health …
whether these changes in behavior had consequences for the body condition and health …
Factors affecting the use of reforested sites by reptiles in cleared rainforest landscapes in tropical and subtropical Australia
JJ Kanowski, TM Reis, CP Catterall… - Restoration …, 2006 - Wiley Online Library
Despite recent efforts to reforest cleared rainforest landscapes, in Australia and elsewhere,
the value of reforested sites for rainforest‐dependent reptiles is unknown. We surveyed the …
the value of reforested sites for rainforest‐dependent reptiles is unknown. We surveyed the …