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Human‐induced high densities of large wild herbivores may pose a threat to natural ecosystems, modifying biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. Although the negative impacts on individual taxa and processes are well documented, a comprehensive understanding of how ecosystem integrity responds to high herbivore densities remains limited. This study addresses this gap through an extensive herbivore‐density manipulation experime...
Marine megafauna species are affected by a wide range of anthropogenic threats. To evaluate the risk of such threats, species’ vulnerability to each threat must first be determined. We build on the existing threats classification scheme and ranking system of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species by assessing the vulnerability of 256 marine megafauna species to 23 at‐sea threat...
Shape variation in the eye patch and dorsal fin of southern hemisphere killer whales (Orcinus orca)NARA Subscribed
Morphological variation within and among species plays a critical role in evolutionary processes, influencing adaptation, survival, and reproductive success. Killer whale ( Orcinus orca ) morphology is known to vary on both an individual and population level with several ecotypes or forms documented worldwide. However, the extent of morphological variation among killer whales in Australian waters remains unclear, both among in...
Prosumer households can play a pivotal role in advancing energy sufficiency, but their behaviours are shaped not only by individual motivation,s but also by macro-level factors such as policy mixes and the availability of specific technologies and business models. This structure–agency nexus becomes particularly apparent in the integration of decentralized energy sources, the reduction of overall demand, and the adoption of fl...
Our primary objective was to compile a comprehensive dataset on bird–window collisions throughout the Neotropical region, including both published and unpublished sources. On May 12, 2020, we extensively disseminated invitations to provide data via email and social media platforms. By providing a template worksheet, we required standardized information from collaborators to complete and register their data. To better understan...
Tropical Land‐Use Change Disrupts Zeta‐Diversity Across TaxaNARA Subscribed
Land‐use change causes community turnover via local extinction and colonisation of species, driving biotic homogenization or heterogenization at larger spatial scales. Quantification of these processes has focused on beta‐diversity metrics, which upweight rarity and overlook the role of widespread species. A key knowledge gap is understanding the impact of land‐use change on both rare and widespread species—zeta‐diversity—allo...
The importance of the sports context for sustainable development has been widely discussed in recent years. However, the contribution of sports facilities to sustainable development remains a topic rarely presented in academic literature. For this reason, this paper aims to synthesize the existing information in the literature related to sustainable development in the context of sports facilities, to this aim, a systematic rev...
Analysis of nonsynonymous SNPs in candidate genes that influence bovine temperament and evaluation of their effect in Brahman cattleNARA Subscribed
Background Temperament is an important production trait in cattle and multiple strategies had been developed to generate molecular markers to assist animal selection. As nonsynonymous single nucleotide polymorphisms are markers with the potential to affect gene functions, they could be useful to predict phenotypic effects. Genetic selection of less stress-responsive, temperamental animals is desirable from an economic and welf...
DNA-based studies and genetic diversity indicator assessments are complementary approaches to conserving evolutionary potentialNARA Subscribed
Genetic diversity is essential for maintaining healthy populations and ecosystems. Several approaches have recently been developed to evaluate population genetic trends without necessarily collecting new genetic data. Such “genetic diversity indicators” enable rapid, large-scale evaluation across dozens to thousands of species. Empirical genetic studies, when available, provide detailed information that is important for manage...