Different studies have evidenced the relationship between host abundance and health
status of wildlife populations. Diseases that benefit from wildlife overabundance can affect …

Biogeographical diversity is central to the trophic ecology of predators. Understanding the
biogeographical trophic patterns of generalist predators, such as the red fox V ulpes vulpes …

Identifying the reasons for the loss of signals in satellite tracking studies is important for
directing future improvements in transmitter technology and attachment systems, as well as …

We investigated the potential for released captive‐reared grey partridges Perdix perdix to
restock regions from which the species has disappeared. Birds were released at two sites in …

We studied the prevalence and potential subclinical effects of infestation by Trichomonas
gallinae in 91 hunter‐harvested Common Wood Pigeons Columba palumbus from northern …

Around 60% of pheasants released for shooting in the UK, an estimated 21 million birds, do
not end up at their intended fate: being shot. This constitutes wastage, raising economic …

Roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is an important game animal in Spain. Sera from 278 roe
deer from eight areas in mainland Spain were assayed for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii …

In spite of the ecological and socio-economical importance of the redlegged partridge
(Alectoris rufa) as a prey of threatened species and as a gamebird, and the reported …

The influence of parasitism on first‐year growth and recruitment success of two cyprinid
species in the Yorkshire Ouse catchment, England, was investigated using a 14‐year …

Predation is just one of several possible causal factors of the red-legged partridge decline. It
is a key factor affecting the success of red-legged partridge nests, but agricultural activities …