The age, sex, and sexual maturity of individual animals are key parameters in assessing
wild populations and informing conservation management strategies. These parameters …

The aim of this review was to assess our current knowledge on phylogeography and global
genetic structure of Echinococcus multilocularis populations originating from rodents, wild …

Age is an important ecological tool in wildlife conservation. However, it is difficult to estimate
in most animals, including felines—most of whom are endangered. Here, we developed the …

In wild animal conservation, knowing the age of an individual animal is extremely beneficial.
However, estimating the age is difficult for many species. Recently, epigenetics-based …

An animal's movement rate is a central metric of movement ecology as it correlates with its
energy acquisition and expenditure. Obtaining accurate estimates of movement rate is …

As top or mesopredators, carnivores play a key role in food webs. Their survival and
reproduction are usually thought to be influenced by prey availability. However …

The maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) is the largest South American canid. In Brazil, as
in other countries, it is considered an endangered species. Habitat loss, landscape changes …

Northern Canada is warming at 3 times the global rate. Thus, changing diversity and
distribution of vectors and pathogens is an increasing health concern. California serogroup …

Personal ornaments play an important role in our understanding of human cultural and
behavioral change during the Upper Paleolithic, providing insights into intangible aspects of …

Boldness is an important trait in wild populations, and among-individual differences can link
to individual fitness. The strength and direction of relationships between behavioral and life …