Vertical stratification (VS) is a widespread phenomenon in plant and animal communities in
forests and a key factor for structuring their species richness and biodiversity, particularly in …

Rapid changes of the biosphere observed in recent years are caused by both small and
large scale drivers, like shifts in temperature, transformations in land-use, or changes in the …

Wind farms are a clean and efficient source of renewable energy. However, they cause
negative impacts on raptors. Here, we present a review of the existing scientific literature on …

Recent advances in animal tracking technology have ushered in a new era in biologging.
However, the considerable size of many sophisticated biologging devices restricts their …

Ecosystem functions and services are severely threatened by unprecedented global loss in
biodiversity. To counteract these trends, it is essential to develop systems to monitor …

As human and automated sensor networks collect increasingly massive volumes of animal
observations, new opportunities have arisen to use these data to infer or track species …

Radio telemetry is a commonly used technique in conservation biology and ecology,
particularly for studying the movement and range of individuals and populations …

Abstract The European Commission asked EFSA to revise the Guidance on the risk
assessment for birds and mammals. That guidance described how to perform risk …

Projects focused on movement behaviour and home range are commonplace, but beyond a
focus on choosing appropriate research questions, there are no clear guidelines for such …

Bats represent a highly diverse group of mammals and are essential for ecosystem
functioning. However, knowledge about their behaviour, ecology and conservation status is …