Turtles and tortoises (chelonians) have been integral components of global ecosystems for
about 220 million years and have played important roles in human culture for at least …

Background and Research Aims Dams impact freshwater ecosystems and biodiversity.
Freshwater turtles are at direct and indirect risk due to changes caused by damming …

In fast-develo** regions, rapid coastal urbanization has led to considerable transformation
of both landscapes and seascapes, with various adverse implications for species dependent …

Abstract The Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species (CITES) is the
primary mechanism for controlling international wildlife trade and preventing …

Freshwater turtle populations are declining globally as a result of anthropogenic activities.
Threats to turtles in urban areas are exacerbated by road mortality and subsidized …

Balancing urban development with environmental sustainability is a major challenge that is
increasingly recognized in planning decisions. Urban development proposals are often …

The use of ecological niche models to predict how future climate change may impact habitat
suitability is a critical component of imperiled species management. These models allow for …

Abstract The lower Rio Grande and Pecos River of the southwest United States have been
heavily modified by human activities, profoundly impacting the integrity of their aquatic …

Exotic species are often vilified as “bad” without consideration of the potential they have for
contributing to ecological functions in degraded ecosystems. The red-eared slider turtle …

In anticipation of US federal status classification (warranted, warranted but precluded, not
warranted), scheduled for 2023, we provide population viability analysis of the Blanding's …