Granivorous rodents have been traditionally regarded as antagonistic seed predators.
Agoutis (Dasyprocta spp.), however, have also been recognized as mutualistic dispersers of …

The object of curiosity and admiration of scientists and conservationists, the Brazilian
Atlantic Forest is scientifically explored in this book. Over the 23 chapters written by 149 …

The aim of animal reintroductions has mainly been species recovery; only few reintroduction
initiatives focus on ecosystem restoration. Therefore, reintroduction consequences on …

The loss or reduction of animal populations and consequent extinction of ecological
interactions in Neotropical forests demand urgent conservation initiatives to reverse these …

Domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) are one of the most common exotic species in
protected areas, and their impact is an important conservation concern. This study evaluated …

There are various approaches to rewilding, corresponding to different socio-ecological and
policy contexts. Most South American ecosystems have experienced Pleistocene and …

With a wide distribution across eastern South America, the Brazilian Atlantic Forest is a
mosaic of lowland and montane vegetation types, such as evergreen forest, semideciduous …

Climate change poses a significant threat to biodiversity and ecosystem services (ES). In this
study, we evaluated the climate change risk to 11 ES provided by Brazilian terrestrial …

The cryobanks of agouti somatic tissues represent a promising tool for the conservation of
this species and of those that are phylogenetically related and endangered. For these …

Indicator species are frequently used to monitor restoration areas. However, species of
conservation concern are usually absent in highly fragmented landscapes, making the …