This paper examines the usage and measurement of “landscape connectivity” in 33 recent
studies. Connectivity is defined as the degree to which a landscape facilitates or impedes …

Habitat isolation can affect the distribution and abundance of wildlife, but it is an ambiguous
attribute to measure. Presumably, isolation is a characteristic of a habitat patch that reflects …

The delimitation of population units is of primary importance in population management and
conservation biology. Moreover, when coupled with landscape data, the description of …

Although sacred groves are important for conservation in India, the landscape that
surrounds them has a vital influence on biodiversity within them. Research has focused on …

We re-examined the knowledge on the relationships between fauna and forest management
in Italy. We focused our attention on Vertebrates, including small mammals (Rodents and …

Landscape structure and human activity influence the distribution and abundance of
species. Landscape modifications have resulted in loss of habitat, increased isolation …

Destruction of habitat due to urban sprawl, pollution, and deforestation has caused
population declines or even extinction of many of the world's approximately 2,600 snake …

There are few published accounts addressing the impact of habitat fragmentation on
biodiversity of terrestrial reptiles. Here we provide information on the saurofaunas of …

In recent years, the purchase of snakes for leather, food, and traditional medicine has
increased in China, which has greatly reduced certain snake populations. Trade records …

Vipers are among the most misunderstood and persecuted animals. They occupy most
terrestrial ecosystems around the world, often at high population densities. However, certain …