Author(s): Sharma S; Winner K; Pollock LJ; Thorson JT; Mäkinen J; Merow C; Pedersen EJ; Chefira KF; Portmann JM; Iannarilli F; Beery S; de Lutio R; Jetz W;

We lack the data needed to detect and understand biodiversity change for most species, despite some species having millions of observations. This unequal data coverage impedes conservation planning and our understanding of biodiversity patterns. The 'borrowing strength' approach leverages ...

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Author(s): Bouregbi I; Bensakhri Z; Zebsa R; Zouaimia A; Bensouilah S; Bouteraa O; Khelifa R; Ouakid ML; Mahdjoub H; Houhamdi M;

Understanding the impact of climate change on waterbirds, particularly those of conservation concern, is essential for their long-term management and effective conservation. In arid regions such as North Africa, wetlands of international importance have been affected by severe drought events, but ...

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Author(s): Bouchard R; Babin C; Normandeau E; Xuereb A; Boulanger F; Coxon A; Diamond S; Fireman R; Lameboy J; Louttit N; Natawapineskum G; Okimaw D; Torio D; Varty S; Moore JS; Fraser D; Bernatchez L;

Dispersal is a highly variable trait influenced by life history and ecological factors, affecting gene flow when dispersers successfully reproduce. Anadromous salmonids, with their diverse migratory strategies and ecological traits, serve as an ideal model for studying dispersal evolution, showca ...

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Author(s): Bernos TA; Gibelli J; Michaelides S; Won H; Jeon HB; Marin K; Boguski DA; Janjua MY; Gallagher CP; Howland KL; Fraser DJ;

Intraspecific variation is important for species' long-term persistence in changing environments. Conservation strategies targeting intraspecific variation often rely on the identification of management or policy units below the species level based on biological differences among populations. ...

Article GUID: 39730611

Author(s): Sinno S; MacInnis G; Lessard JP; Ziter CD;

Urbanization is a leading threat to biodiversity, but scientifically informed management of urban ecosystems can mitigate negative impacts. For wild bees, which are declining worldwide, careful consideration of flower choice in public and private green spaces could help preserve their diversity. While floral density and species richness are both linked to ...

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Author(s): Ruzzante DE; McCracken GR; Fraser DJ; MacMillan J; Buhariwalla C; Flemming JM;

Although efforts to estimate effective population size, census size and their ratio in wild populations are expanding, few empirical studies investigate interannual changes in these parameters. Hence, we do not know how repeatable or representative many estimates may be. Answering this question requires studies of long-term population dynamics. Here we to ...

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Author(s): Hutt-Taylor K; Bassett CG; Kinnunen RP; Frei B; Ziter CD;

Background: Urgent solutions are needed in cities to mitigate twin crises of global climate change and biodiversity loss. Urban nature-based solutions (actions that protect, sustainably manage, and restore ecosystems while simultaneously providing human wellbeing and biodiversity benefits) are being advocated for as multi-functional tools capable of tackl ...

Article GUID: 39363382

Author(s): Bruce K; Mulrennan ME;

Parks Canada, in response to commitments undertaken towards reconciliation, has signaled its readiness to reassess the participation of Indigenous peoples in the co-management of national parks, national park reserves, and national marine conservation areas (NMCAs). However, the effectiveness of co-management, as the established framework underpinning the ...

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Author(s): Clarke SH; Lawrence ER; Matte JM; Gallagher BK; Salisbury SJ; Michaelides SN; Koumrouyan R; Ruzzante DE; Grant JWA; Fraser DJ;

Effective population size (Ne) is a particularly useful metric for conservation as it affects genetic drift, inbreeding and adaptive potential within populations. Current guidelines recommend a minimum Ne of 50 and 500 to avoid short-term inbreeding and to preserve long-term adaptive potential re ...

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Author(s): Flinte V; Pádua DG; Durand EM; Hodgin C; Khattar G; da Silveira LFL; Fernandes DRR; Sääksjärvi IE; Monteiro RF; Macedo MV; Mayhew PJ;

Understanding how biodiversity varies from place to place is a fundamental goal of ecology and an important tool for halting biodiversity loss. Parasitic wasps (Hymenoptera) are a diverse and functionally important animal group, but spatial variation in their diversity is poorly understood. We su ...

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Author(s): Vaz S; Manes S; Khattar G; Mendes M; Silveira L; Mendes E; de Morais Rodrigues E; Gama-Maia D; Lorini ML; Macedo M; Paiva PC;

Anthropic stressors are among the greatest concerns in nature conservation. Among these, deforestation and urban expansion are major drivers of habitat loss, which is a major threat to biodiversity. Insects, the largest and most abundant group of animals, are declining at alarming rates. However, ...

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