We attempted a complete review of the empirical literature on effects of roads and traffic on
animal abundance and distribution. We found 79 studies, with results for 131 species and 30 …

The urbanization process affects faunal distributions and movement patterns, contributing
directly to biotic homogenization and representing an important threat to biodiversity. In …

Roads are a widespread and increasing feature of most landscapes. We reviewed the
scientific literature on the ecological effects of roads and found support for the general …

Humans have spread an enormous net over the land. As the largest human artifact on earth,
this vast, nearly five million mile (8 million km) road network used by a quarter billion …

Abstract National, European and International legislation regarding the conservation of
species and habitats requires professional statements to be made in respect of land use …

I investigated foraging behavior and competition for food between Turkey Vultures
(Cathartes aura) and Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus) in southern Texas. Turkey Vultures …

Transportation infrastructure, such as railways, roads and power lines, contribute to national
and regional economic, social and cultural growth and integration. Kenya, with support from …

This paper presents an analysis of vertebrate roadkills in five different habitats of tropical
South America. Observations of vertebrate roadkills were conducted in 1978, on a 572 km …

Animals that share resources tend to use different foraging strategies in order to decrease
potential competition. Scavenging birds using the same nutritional resources can segregate …

Legal removal of migratory birds from the wild occurs for several reasons, including
subsistence, sport harvest, damage control, and the pet trade. We argue that harvest theory …