Results 11 to 20 of about 3,052 (142)
Nesting innovations in neotropical parrots associated to anthropogenic environmental changes. [PDF]
Most parrots are obligate cavity nesters, so the logging of mature trees and the transformation of natural cliffs represent important threats to their conservation. Here, we report novel observations of Neotropical parrots nesting in previously unrecorded substrates.
Romero-Vidal P +8 more
europepmc +2 more sources
First national assessment of wildlife mortality in Ecuador: An effort from citizens and academia to collect roadkill data at country scale. [PDF]
The first national assessment of wildlife mortality caused by road traffic in Ecuador. A comprehensive roadkill dataset with more than 5000 roadkill records in Ecuador that includes threatened and poorly known species. A joint effort of citizens and academia to collect roadkill data at a country scale.
Medrano-Vizcaíno P +8 more
europepmc +2 more sources
Abstract Classifications of the pantropical plant family Sapotaceae based solely on morphology have historically recognized between 125 and 53 genera. Phylogenetic analyses using molecular data have repeatedly demonstrated that broad concepts of two large genera belonging to subfamily Chrysophylloideae, Chrysophyllum and Pouteria, are untenable and ...
Ulf Swenson +6 more
wiley +1 more source
Roadkill patterns in Latin American birds and mammals
Abstract Aim Roads are a major threat for wildlife, degrading habitat and causing mortality via wildlife–vehicle collisions. In Latin America, the conjunction of high biodiversity and a rapidly expanding road network is reason for concern. We introduce an approach that combines species traits and habitat preferences to describe vulnerability and map ...
Pablo Medrano‐Vizcaíno +6 more
wiley +1 more source
In this article, we focus on a fascinating hyperparasitic study system. More specifically, we study the ectoparasitic fungi that are associated with the flies that are bloodsucking ectoparasites of bats (Mammalia and Chiroptera). We make an important contribution to the field by (a) applying new methodologies for DNA extraction (including a whole ...
Danny Haelewaters +2 more
wiley +1 more source
Palms provide vital plant resources and ecosystem services to people across the tropics. To improve conservation guidance, a “health check” of palms in two highly threatened biodiversity hotspots in Colombia and Ecuador was undertaken. Palms are very diverse in these regions, but over one third are threatened with extinction now, especially among ...
Thomas L. P. Couvreur +8 more
wiley +1 more source
Abstract Zoonoses constitute a major risk to human health. Comprehensive assessments on the potential emergence of novel disease outbreaks are essential to ensure the effectiveness of sanitary controls and to establish mitigating actions. Through a continental‐scale survey of rural human settlements conducted over 13 years in 15 Neotropical countries ...
Pedro Romero‐Vidal +10 more
wiley +1 more source
Wild relatives of potato (Solanum L. sec. Petota) poorly sampled and unprotected in Colombia
Abstract Wild potato relatives (Solanum L. sec. Petota) play a vital role in crop improvement, understanding crop evolution, and conserving potato diversity. However, these invaluable resources are often neglected and underutilized and are susceptible to threats such as climate change, urbanization, and agricultural expansion. Little is known about the
Carlos E. González‐Orozco +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Estudio de pre-factibilidad financiera para la construcción de una villa deportiva como alternativa de alojamiento para las delegaciones que participarán en los XX Juegos Deportivos Nacionales 2015 [PDF]
Coldeportes Nacional es el organizador de los Juegos Deportivos Nacionales el cual es un evento multideportivo que se constituye como el máximo evento deportivo del país el cual se realiza cada cuatro años desde 1968, en las diferentes ciudades y ...
D’Paola Puche, Emilio +3 more
core

