Omnivorous waterbirds play an important role in aquatic ecosystems as dispersal vectors via
direct ingestion, transportation, and egestion of plant and invertebrate propagules (ie …

Habitat information for small mammals typically consists of anecdotal descriptions or
infrequent analyses of habitat use, which often are reported erroneously as signifying habitat …

Simple Summary In this study, we investigated differences in the non-fish diet components of
the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) at both regional and local scales. We found significant inter …

Abstract The American mink Neovison vison has been introduced to Italy for fur farms in the
1950s. Since the 1970s, free-ranging individuals are present in north-eastern Italy, where an …

The perception and assessment of predation risk often cause changes in the activities of
animals and induce behavioural responses that may in turn affect their movements and …

Habitat composition on foraging ground is one of the crucial factors determining diet
diversity in colonially breeding avian predators. Studies on habitat and diet composition at …

The introduction of the Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy in England provides an exciting
opportunity for improving the environment for future generations. Indeed, this policy …