Metaheuristics play a crucial role in solving optimization problems. The majority of such
algorithms are inspired by collective intelligence and foraging of creatures in nature. In this …

Vultures are one of the most threatened bird groups globally. Although many of the threats
faced by vultures have been identified, the impact of human activities on the social life of …

Feeding stations are commonly used to sustain conservation programs of scavengers but
their impact on behaviour is still debated. They increase the temporal and spatial …

Measuring the costs of soaring, gliding and flapping flight in raptors is challenging, but
essential for understanding their ecology. Among raptors, vultures are scavengers that have …

Biodiversity losses are increasing as a consequence of negative anthropogenic effects on
ecosystem dynamics. However, the magnitude and complexity of these effects may still be …

Studying the mechanisms shaping age-related changes in behavior (“behavioral aging”) is
important for understanding population dynamics in our changing world. Yet, studies that …

Although widespread, actions aiming at the restoration of native species populations within
their indigenous range still lack a clear definition of success, given the high degree of …

This book examines current knowledge on the evolution, ecology, and conservation biology
of both New World vultures (Cathartidae) and Old World vultures (Accipitridae). Extinct …

Competition for limiting natural resources generates complex networks of relationships
between individuals, both at the intra-and interspecific levels, establishing hierarchical …

Liver cancer, which ranks sixth globally and third in cancer-related deaths, is caused by
chronic liver disorders and a variety of risk factors. Despite therapeutic improvements, the …