Background Density estimation is a key issue in wildlife management but is particularly
challenging and labour-intensive for elusive species. Recently developed approaches …

Anthropogenic hybridization is recognized as a major threat to the long-term survival of
natural populations. While identifying F1 hybrids might be simple, the detection of older …

Camera trapping, paired with analytical methods for estimating species occurrence,
population size or density, can yield information with direct consequences for wildlife …

After a long period of human persecution that led it to extinction in most of its distribution
range, the wolf is undergoing a fast recovery. Despite being described as an elusive species …

Reliable population estimates are fundamental to the conservation of endangered species.
We evaluate here the use of photo-identification (photo-ID) and mark-recapture techniques …

Non-invasive genetic sampling can facilitate the identification of individual animals across a
landscape, with applications to management and conservation. Fecal material is a readily …

Simple Summary Wildlife conservation effectiveness relies on the accuracy of population
data used to build management plans. Estimating population size and dynamics of large …

The Italian wolf population, close to extinction in the mid-19th century, now counts about
1800 individuals. Its ongoing expansion raises social conflicts, especially in agricultural and …

Abstract The Apennine wolf (Canis lupus italicus, Altobello, 1921) is currently experiencing a
period of great population change. Any information that helps to understand this …

Simple Summary Wolves are known for their cooperative hunting behaviour, which has
been thoroughly studied. On the contrary, little is known about lone wolves' hunting …