An individual's ability to produce surviving descendants defines its evolutionary fitness, and
loss of family lineages (ie having no surviving descendants or relatives) diminishes allelic …

Captive breeding and release to the wild is a globally important conservation tool. However,
captivity can result in phenotypic changes that incur post‐release fitness costs, especially if …

The decision to intervene in endangered species management is often complicated.
Migratory species exemplify this difficulty because they experience diverse threats at …

Conservation breeding programs are an increasingly important tool to help supplement
declining wild populations, but captive‐bred animals generally do not survive well post …

Species on small, isolated islands are particularly prone to extinction from human-related
threats including climate change. As a case study, we investigated body condition of …

Assessing feasibility and identifying constraints that affect project implementation is a crucial
step for planning long‐term species recovery actions for field‐based programs. We report on …

Quantifying the reproductive output of species is fundamental in understanding population
dynamics, life history, and in conservation management. The use of multiple metrics to …

Life history theory predicts that long‐lived animals trade off the costs of reproduction against
individual survival. If the costs of reproduction are too high, animals should prioritize their …