" A dazzlingly erudite synthesis of history, philosophy, anthropology, genetics, sociology,
economics, epidemiology, statistics, and more"(Frank Bruni, The New York Times), Blueprint …

As delphinid populations become increasingly exposed to human activities we rely on our
capacity to produce accurate abundance estimates upon which to base management …

While subspecies taxonomy of Elephas maximus has varied among authors, the most recent
treatment (Shoshani and Eisenberg 1982) recognizes three subspecies: E. m. indicus on the …

Individual identification is a basic requirement for research in behavior, ecology and
conservation. Photographic records are commonly used in situations where individuals are …

Tourism-induced disturbance is a growing concern in wildlife conservation worldwide. This
case study in a key protected area in Sri Lanka, examined the behavioral changes of Asian …

Fission–fusion systems provide models for studying grouping decisions and social
complexity in a range of taxa, as individuals act to manage risks and enhance reproductive …

Detailed demographic data on wild Asian elephants have been difficult to collect due to
habitat characteristics of much of the species' remaining range. Such data, however, are …

Human land use and activity results in the loss of habitat and biodiversity, and alters how
animals move through landscapes. Spatially explicit information on where animal movement …

While the Mediterranean Sea has been designated as a Global Biodiversity Hotspot,
assessments of cetacean population abundance are lacking for large portions of the region …

Individuals' tolerance toward wildlife can be based on a combination of tangible benefits and
costs (eg economic gains and losses) as well as intangible benefits and costs (eg shared …