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Island‐restricted reptiles are more threatened but less studied than their mainland counterparts

open access: yesConservation Science and Practice, EarlyView.
Reptiles are highly diverse on islands, yet there is no comprehensive overview of island‐restricted reptiles (IRRs) regarding their distribution, threat status, and research efforts. Our assessment revealed that despite IRRs comprising nearly a quarter of global reptile species and 30.8% being threatened, only 7.2% of the literature focuses on them ...
Sara F. Nunes   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cold‐blooded commerce: Characterizing and predicting trade in Australian squamates

open access: yesConservation Science and Practice, EarlyView.
Despite a national ban on native wildlife exports, Australian reptile species continue to appear in international trade. Using boosted regression trees, we found that large body sizes and taxonomic family, rather than color or patterning, best predicted trade presence. We identified 59 species likely to be targeted in the future, providing key insights
Sebastian Chekunov   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Factors influencing survival of rescued Amazonian manatees (Trichechus inunguis) during clinical rehabilitation in Peru

open access: yesConservation Science and Practice, EarlyView.
The Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis) faces threats like habitat loss, illegal hunting, and pollution. Our analysis of 54 rescued manatees in a Peruvian Amazon rehabilitation center revealed that initial weight and rate of weight gain significantly influenced survival during rehabilitation, while intestinal obstruction, often from prior ...
Marquez C. White   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecometabolomics of Loggerhead Sea Turtles (<i>Caretta caretta</i>): The Impact of Age on Metabolomic Profiles. [PDF]

open access: yesInt J Mol Sci
Marín-García PJ   +8 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The differential effects of prevention and restrictive policies in crises: What can we learn from the COVID‐19 pandemic?

open access: yesEuropean Management Review, EarlyView.
Abstract This study aims to investigate the impact of lockdown and vaccination policies on business confidence in Europe, offering insights for future pandemic responses. Our research confirms that vaccination significantly boosts business confidence and mitigates the negative effects of lockdowns.
Minh Phuoc‐Bao Tran   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Honouring the Past, Embracing the Future

open access: yesThe Ecumenical Review, EarlyView.
Abstract The United Church of Canada, founded in 1925, represents an ambitious experiment in church union that blends Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregationalist traditions. Over the past century, the church has played a pivotal role in shaping Canadian society by advocating for social justice, Indigenous reconciliation, interreligious dialogue ...
Hyuk Cho
wiley   +1 more source

Perspectives on the Effect of Incubation Temperature on Pine Snake Hatchlings

open access: yesEthology, EarlyView.
Effect of timing of egg‐laying and incubation temperature on the possible phenology of events for early egg‐laying females (laying June 15, the earliest laying date), the mid‐laying date (July 4), and late egg‐laying females (July 17, the latest egg‐laying date). Based on data from many papers.
Joanna Burger
wiley   +1 more source

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