Simple Summary Mediated through functional and numerical responses, the community
structure and diversity of small mammal communities over the long term may show the …

Many regions of the world are facing mounting water stress as competition increases for this
vital resource that may become scarcer under future climates. More water is being allocated …

Many organisms will respond to climate change by shifting their ranges while pursuing
potential climatically suitable areas. Predicting these area changes is important especially in …

Small mammals have been seldom used as indicators of biodiversity responses to
environmental changes, probably because their long-term population trend in a given area …

Genomic resources are important for evaluating genetic diversity and supporting
conservation efforts. The garden dormouse (Eliomys quercinus) is a small rodent that has …

The garden dormouse Eliomys quercinus, a native European rodent species, suffered a
significant contraction in its geographical range in the last few decades. The species has …

The ecology, life histories, and physiology of many animals are changing in response to
human-induced climate change. As the Earth warms, the ability of an animal to …

Long-term studies of community composition and relative abundance are key tools in wildlife
management and biodiversity conservation. However, few studies of this kind are available …

The garden dormouse Eliomys quercinus has been declining in both abundance and range
since the mid-twentieth century. The eastern edge of its range has contracted from the Ural …

Because of their wide distribution, short life cycle, rapid reproduction, and sensitivity to the
environment, rodents can indicate changes in habitat quality and climate variables. Long …