Human attitudes and behaviours have been linked to the degradation of global biodiversity,
particularly forest ecosystems. Indeed, effective conservation actions require that the …

Urbanization is an extreme human activity and is expanding worldwide, consequently
increasing the attention of scientists across research areas of urban ecology. Recent studies …

The leopard's (Panthera pardus) broad geographic range, remarkable adaptability, and
secretive nature have contributed to a misconception that this species might not be severely …

Aim Raptors serve critical ecological functions, are particularly extinction‐prone and are
often used as environmental indicators and flagship species. Yet, there is no global …

Scientific knowledge of species and the ecosystems they inhabit is the cornerstone of
modern conservation. However, research effort is not spread evenly among taxa (taxonomic …

Evidence‐based knowledge is critical for the delineation and success of conservation
interventions. However, despite limited research resources, research efforts frequently fail to …

Effective science-based conservation priorities and policies are crucially important to
effectively maintain biodiversity into the future. For many threatened species and systems …

Between species differences in research effort can lead to biases in our global view of
evolution, ecology and conservation. The increase in meta-taxonomic comparative analyses …

The family of Columbidae, including pigeons and doves, remains understudied despite their
patrimonial value and high ecological and conservation relevance. Currently, 353 extant …

Attention directed at different species by society and science is particularly relevant within
the field of conservation, as societal preferences will strongly impact support for …