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Uncertainty Modelling of Groundwater-Dependent Vegetation

Land
Groundwater-dependent vegetation (GDV) is threatened globally by groundwater abstraction. Water resource managers require maps showing its distribution and habitat preferences to make informed decisions on its protection.
Todd P. Robinson, Lewis Trotter, Grant W. Wardell-Johnson   +2 more
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Nesting ecology of an ice‐associated seabird, Kittlitz's murrelet, at the northern edge of its range

Wildlife Society Bulletin, EarlyView.
We studied the Kittlitz's murrelet, an ice‐associated seabird of conservation concern, at the northern edge of its range. Over a 2‐year period, we estimated nest density and success at 2 sites, captured and telemetered nesting murrelets, and tested the use of a thermal camera to improve nest detection.
Michelle L. Kissling, Molly C. McDevitt, Jonathan J. Felis, William Crisci, Zachary Pohlen, Ryan Ongtowasruk, Daniel L. Perret, Paul M. Lukacs, James A. Johnson, Metrona Mazonna   +9 more
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Assessing uncertainty in forecasts of refugia for Joshua trees using high‐density distribution data

Ecosphere
Joshua trees (Yucca brevifolia and Yucca jaegeriana) are iconic, foundational species of the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts in North America. Due to their ecosystem importance, long generation times, and low resilience to disturbance, these hybridizing ...
Daniel F. Shryock, Todd C. Esque, Gabrielle A. Berry, Lesley A. DeFalco   +3 more
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Historical Development of Zoo Tapir (Tapirus ssp.) Survivorship

Zoo Biology, EarlyView.
The survivorship of tapirs in zoos has improved significantly over historical time. ABSTRACT Tapirs (Tapirus spp.) are large, long‐lived herbivores native to Central and South America and Southeast Asia. All species are currently classified as Vulnerable (T. terrestris) or Endangered (other species) in the IUCN SSC Red List.
Johanna E. Wittenberg, Laurie Bingaman Lackey, Jörg Beckmann, Marco Roller, Dennis W. H. Müller, Jan Pluháček, Marcus Clauss, João Pedro Meireles   +7 more
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Targeted behavioural and microclimate data collection substantially improves biophysical model predictions of energy expenditure in wild birds

Functional Ecology, EarlyView.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Energy is fundamental for life and accurately predicting animals' energy expenditure under changing environments is central to ecology and global change biology. Energy expenditure in free‐living animals can be directly quantified using the doubly labelled water (DLW ...
Shannon R. Conradie, Amanda R. Bourne, Ryno Kemp, Barry van Jaarsveld, Zenon J. Czenze, Amanda R. Ridley, Andrew E. McKechnie, Susan J. Cunningham   +7 more
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Many winners, few losers: stable bird populations on an Afrotropical mountain amidst climate change

Frontiers in Conservation Science
Organisms in mountainous areas are frequently exposed to climatic extremes and are among the most vulnerable to climate change. Long-term studies on birds along elevational gradients, which are vital in understanding species dynamics, are rare in ...
Mwangi Wambugu, Mwangi Wambugu, Laura Martínez-Íñigo, Bernard Amakobe, Bernard Amakobe, Mwangi Githiru, Mwangi Githiru   +6 more
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Apex predators exploit advantageous snow conditions across hunting modes

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
Advantageous snow conditions—in terms of snow depth and density—are among the most important features of the winter landscape for two apex predators, regardless of hunting strategy. In a warming climate, the knock‐on effects of a diminishing snowpack may reduce the hunting success of multiple large carnivore species.
Benjamin K. Sullender, Taylor R. Ganz, Ross Mower, Jessica D. Lundquist, Brian N. Kertson, Thomas M. Newsome, Aaron J. Wirsing, Laura R. Prugh   +7 more
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Human hunters are no substitute for vanishing apex predators

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
Our study reveals that human hunters fail to replicate the collective and individual ecological functions of natural apex predators in sustaining biodiversity and promoting stable spatial patterns. These insights are vital for rethinking predator conservation and wildlife management in human‐dominated landscapes.
Ying Geng, Christos Mammides, Ru‐Chuan He, Lin Wang, Kang Luo, Zhong‐Yuan Zhang, Bo Wang, Rui‐Chang Quan   +7 more
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PENERAPAN TANAMAN PINGGIR PADA BUDIDAYA PADI (Oryza sativa L.) SECARA PHT TERHADAP KELIMPAHAN POPULASI Nilaparvata lugens Stal. (HOMOPTERA:DELPHACHIDAE) DAN LABA-LABA

Jurnal HPT (Hama Penyakit Tumbuhan), 2019
Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui kelimpahan populasi wereng batang coklat (WBC) dan laba-laba pada lahan padi dengan tanaman refugia palawija dan pada lahan padi dengan tanaman refugia berbunga.
Mochamad Taufiqur Rochman, Gatot Mudjiono, Silvi Ikawati   +2 more
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Limited capacity for rapid acclimation to marine heatwaves in coastal invertebrates

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
Across 10 coastal invertebrate species, we provide a rare multi‐species test of rapid acclimation to realistic marine heatwaves. Responses are consistently weak, revealing that short‐term plasticity cannot keep pace with warming and may lead to underestimated vulnerability in coastal ecosystems. Abstract Marine heatwaves are increasing in frequency and
Mafalda Tomás, Patrice Pottier, Alexandro Autiero, Elena Tamarit‐Castro, Alex A. Berry, Tamzin A. Blewett, Ivan Cadonic, Dustin Doty, Maryane Gradito, Elizabeth C. Hoots, Luis L. Kuchenmüller, Sidney Martin, Vincent Mélançon, Juliane Vigneault, Timothy D. Clark, Zara‐Louise Cowan, Fredrik Jutfelt, Leon Green   +17 more
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