People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 8, Page 2682-2699, August 2026.Abstract Human–predator coexistence presents urgent conservation challenges that demand approaches extending beyond mere conflict mitigation. Indigenous knowledge systems, though historically marginalised by Western science, offer vital insights into ethical, sustainable relationships with nature.
Rocío Almuna +12 more
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Anatomical variations in Eurasian wolf (Canis lupus lupus) (Carnivora: Canidae) of the salivary glands: A histological and histochemical investigation. [PDF]
PLoS OneKlećkowska-Nawrot J +7 more
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Intangible drivers of tolerance shape human–elephant coexistence in Southwest China
People and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 8, Page 2763-2780, August 2026.Abstract Southwest China is home to a small but rapidly expanding population of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus), whose growth has intensified conflicts with people living in shared landscapes. These conflicts result in substantial economic losses and occasional human casualties. This coexistence paradox—where conservation success leads to significant
Xiaoyu Yu +4 more
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Social information about others' affective states in a human‐altered world
Journal of Animal Ecology, Volume 95, Issue 8, Page 1311-1325, August 2026.Faced with anthropogenic change, animals now encounter challenges different from their evolutionary past. To cope with such challenges, animals may use social information about others' affective states to guide their decisions. Considering affective states of wild animals could have important implications for animal welfare and wildlife conservation ...
Luca G. Hahn +4 more
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Impact of trainability on telomere dynamics of pet dogs (Canis lupus familiaris): An explorative study in aging dogs. [PDF]
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Understanding mammal avoidance of human settlements
Journal of Animal Ecology, Volume 95, Issue 8, Page 1504-1517, August 2026.Terrestrial mammals often avoid human settlements, but is this a result of human activity around buildings or the built infrastructure per se? Using data on animal movement before and during the COVID‐19 lockdowns, this paper disentangles these effects, showing how changes in human mobility affect animals' avoidance of buildings. Abstract Anthropogenic
Jonathan R. Potts +75 more
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Survey on the Occurrence of Zoonotic Bacterial Pathogens in the Feces of Wolves (Canis lupus italicus) Collected in a Protected Area in Central Italy. [PDF]
MicroorganismsBertelloni F, Cagnoli G, Ebani VV.
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Conservation Biology, Volume 40, Issue 4, August 2026.Abstract Contemporary conservation goals have a greater chance of success when practitioners collaborate with Indigenous communities. The importance of such collaborations has spurred calls by Western and Indigenous researchers to engage in equitable coproduction of ecological research that integrates multiple ways of knowing.
Kathleen A. Carroll +4 more
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A cross-sectional study of <i>Trichinella</i> spp. infection in wolves (<i>Canis lupus</i>) reveals first evidence of <i>T. spiralis</i> in the species in Poland. [PDF]
J Vet ResŚwiątalska A +5 more
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Evolutionary Applications, Volume 19, Issue 8, August 2026.ABSTRACT Assessing genetic diversity is essential for conserving endangered populations, yet comprehensive genomic evaluations remain limited for many declining species. Here, we investigated inbreeding levels and effective population sizes (Ne) of caribou (Rangifer tarandus) in western Canada, where populations have experienced pronounced declines ...
Charlotte Bourbon +11 more
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