Mining activity is one of the main sources to pollute soil, water and plants. An analysis of soil and plant samples around the Atrevida mining area in Catalonia (NE Spain) was preformed to determine potentially harmful elements (PHEs). Soil and plant samples were taken at eight locations around the mining area. The topsoil (0–15 cm) samples were analysed for physico-chemical properties by standard methods, by ICP-MS for Cd, Co...

Aim In philopatric species distributed across wide geographical areas, each population is influenced by local factors. We assessed the expected spatial genetic and phenotypic structure across a set of colonies of a highly philopatric sea snake. Location South Lagoon of New Caledonia, Western Pacific Ocean. Methods We used body size ( N = 4915 individuals) to assess phenotypic variations across 11 islet colonies of the amphibio...

Population expansions of boreal species are among the most substantial ecological consequences of climate change, potentially transforming both structure and processes of northern ecosystems. Despite their importance, little is known about expansion dynamics of boreal species. Red foxes ( Vulpes vulpes ) are forecasted to become a keystone species in northern Europe, a process stemming from population expansions that began in...