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Prevalence of traded bird species in key biodiversity areas. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract The use and trade of biodiversity involve tens of thousands of species that are exploited at a range of scales, intensities, and degrees of sustainability. As a result, some are highly threatened. Key biodiversity areas (KBAs) are sites of significance for the persistence of biodiversity identified nationally based on standardized criteria ...
Morton O, Lansley T, Butchart SHM, Buchanan GM, Edwards DP.   +4 more
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A framework for maximizing the benefit from retaining regrowth on private land. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract Conservation interventions often have lower‐than‐desired positive impacts, as revealed by retrospective counterfactual‐based evaluations. To address this, a prospective counterfactual‐based approach can be used to estimate potential benefits and design conservation interventions to maximize outcomes. We developed a framework for estimating the
Thomas H, Simmonds JS, Ward MS, Sonter LJ, Maron M.   +4 more
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The entanglement between the IUCN Red List and international biodiversity law. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species (red list) is of fundamental importance for nature conservation and biodiversity protection. I considered the interaction between the red list and international biodiversity law (IBL), the legal regime that aims to protect biodiversity at a global level ...
Claerhoudt R.
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Behavioral interventions to reduce demand for threatened freshwater turtles as pets. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract Growing demand for freshwater turtles as pets has fueled illegal trade and accelerated wild population declines, underscoring the need for theory‐based demand‐reduction interventions. We conducted a three‐part randomized controlled trial with active turtle keepers (n = 1800) in China to test conservation‐ and legality‐framed messages by ...
Zheng W, Duan B, Wan AKY, Clark A, Park T, Londakova K, Parker F, Zhang X, Li L, Lee TM.   +9 more
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Insights from three decades of IUCN Red List assessments catalyzing shark, ray, and chimaera conservation. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species is a critical measure of global aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity status. It is also the basis for the Red List Index, which tracks extinction risk over time.
Finucci B, Rigby CL, Dulvy NK, Cavanagh RD, Fowler S, Harrison LR, Lawson JM, Pollom R, Simpfendorfer CA, Walls RHL, Jabado RW.   +10 more
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Uncovering correlates of decline and critical refuges for a threatened terrestrial mammal. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract Globally, the geographic ranges of numerous species are contracting. Identifying spatiotemporal patterns of threat impact can illuminate why species decline in some parts of their range but persist in others. We developed a correlative approach to identify species’ response thresholds and locate ecological refuge areas associated with ...
Maitz NM, Ward MS, Rhodes JR, Scheele BC, Possingham HP, Fisher DO.   +5 more
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Evaluating synthetic substitutes to reduce illegal harvesting and support species recovery. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract Providing synthetic substitutes is a widely promoted strategy to shift consumer demand away from wildlife products derived from threatened species. Yet, there is little evidence on whether product substitution prevents illegal or unsustainable harvesting and contributes to the recovery of threatened populations.
Malgaonkar AS, Whittington-Jones G, Dickerson T, Lishandu M, Davies S, Woodgate Z, Stevens X, Mulenga C, Mulenga G, Phiri M, Mulenga L, Mukela M, Kasamu G, Nieman WA, Mann G, Harihar A, Veríssimo D, Pickles R.   +17 more
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A global assessment of animal community responses to agricultural management. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract Transitions in agricultural management through crop and noncrop diversification on intensively managed croplands or pastures have benefited biodiversity. However, the extent to which agricultural management benefits species communities present in undisturbed ecosystems remains largely unclear.
Rodríguez SL, van 't Veen H, Clec'h SL, Alkemade R.   +3 more
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Using customs data to understand overlooked trade in non-CITES birds between Africa and Asia. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
Abstract The international trade in live birds poses risks to animals, people, and biodiversity. To effectively mitigate these risks, decision‐makers require information on the volume, dynamics, and direction of trade. Despite Africa once being the largest exporter of birds by region, very little data exist on recent trade in live birds not listed on ...
Davies A, Andersson AA, Martin RO, Inglis S, Dingle C.   +4 more
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Equity considerations in the proposed wildlife protocol to the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. [PDF]

Conserv Biol
ABSTRACT Wildlife trafficking poses a critical threat to global biodiversity, contributes to organized crime, and has disproportionate impacts on underserved and Indigenous communities. Although international legal instruments, such as the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, and institutional collaborations,
Osorio CP.
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