Brief introduction: What are microclimates and why are they important? Microclimate science
has developed into a global discipline. Microclimate science is increasingly used to …

The relative importance of genetic drift and local adaptation in facilitating speciation remains
unclear. This is particularly true for seabirds, which can disperse over large geographic …

< p>< strong> Abstract</strong></p>< p> Microclimate science has developed into a global
discipline. Microclimate science is increasingly used to understand and mitigate climate and …

Our research focuses on semen collection from 42 African penguin males, grouped by age,
habituation levels, and reproductive season timing. We assess behavioral and physiological …

Abstract The African penguin Spheniscus demersus, frequently housed in zoos, holds
potential for future reintroduction efforts due to its declining wild population. This paper aims …

Wildlife conflicts require robust quantitative data on incidence and impacts, particularly
among species of conservation and cultural concern. We apply a multi-assay framework to …

African penguins are among the most threatened seabird species globally and an African
Penguin Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) published in 2013 guides conservation …

How the accelerating pace of global warming will affect animal populations depends on the
effects of increasing temperature across the life cycle. Developing young are sensitive to …

Artificial habitat for cavity nesting birds can provide excellent opportunities for research and
conservation efforts but may expose species to the negative impacts of warming ambient …

Observations of ex-situ populations represent valuable resources for comparing data of
captive and free-ranging populations and provide useful information to enhance species …