Arctic terrestrial herbivores influence tundra carbon and nutrient dynamics through their
consumption of resources, waste production, and habitat‐modifying behaviors. The strength …

Flies (Diptera) damage ungulates far beyond the injury of their bite wounds: they are vectors
of diseases and cause ungulates to lose foraging opportunities due to avoidance behaviour …

Rangeland ecosystems are changing worldwide with the abandonment of extensive
pastoralism practices and greater interest for species coexistence. However, the lack of …

Given the current rates of climate change, with associated shifts in herbivore population
densities, understanding the role of different herbivores in ecosystem functioning is critical …

Poleward shifts in species distributions are expected and frequently observed with a
warming climate. In Arctic ecosystems, the strong warming trends are associated with …

Herbivores play a crucial role in shaping tundra ecosystems through their effects on
vegetation, nutrient cycling, and soil abiotic factors. Understanding their habitat use, co …

Phylogenetic relatedness is a key diversity measure for the analysis and understanding of
how species and communities evolve across time and space. Understanding the …

Phylogenetic diversity is a biodiversity measurement that describes the amount of
evolutionary history contained by the taxonomic units in a region. It has proven to be an …

Carnivores are of high ecological importance and often serve as flagship species for
conservation. Yet, the direct and indirect effects of trophic interactions and human …

Aims Glacial–interglacial climate stability and contemporary climate could affect bird
diversity through their direct effects on diversification and physiological tolerance, and …