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The Future Abundance of Key Bird Species for Pathogen Transmission in the Netherlands. [PDF]

Ecohealth
Dellar M, Sierdsema H, Schrama M, Geerling G, van Bodegom PM.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Monitoring mercury across the National Wildlife Refuge System using a biosentinel approach

The Journal of Wildlife Management, Volume 90, Issue 4, May 2026.
We measured mercury concentrations in 1,356 dragonfly larvae collected from 30 National Wildlife Refuges across the United States and found wide variability among refuges, spanning the full range reported for other protected lands. Using a management‐focused mercury impairment index, 80% of refuges contained sites classified as moderate or higher risk.
Jennifer L. Wilkening, James J. Willacker, Emily S. Khazan, Colleen Flanagan Pritz, Sarah J. Nelson, Catherine Collins, Katherine Ko, Colleen Emery, Collin A. Eagles Smith   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Enhancing GUI test case generation with multi-objective quasi-oppositional genetic sparrow. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Jayalakshmi N, Sakthivel K.
europepmc   +1 more source

Comparative Analysis of Gut Microbiota Among Captive Waterbird Species: Effects of Diet and Environmental Factors

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
This study reveals that diet drives gut microbiota differences in captive waterbirds (bar‐headed goose, ruddy shelduck, black‐necked crane), with protein‐rich diets shaping distinct microbial communities. Artificial lakes enhance microbial diversity compared to enclosures, offering insights for improving captive waterbird health.
He Liu, Tingbei Bo, Jing Li, Yuekun Zhang, Huanzhi Zhou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Metabarcoding Close to Home: Songbird Nests as eDNA Aggregators for Trophic Ecology and Biodiversity Studies. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Kronenberger JA, Zarri EC, Noson A, Wilcox TM.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Seroprevalence and Risk Analysis of Toxoplasma Gondii in Wild Birds of District Lahore Punjab, Pakistan

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
This study found that over 10% of wild birds in Lahore, Pakistan, carry antibodies for Toxoplasma gondii, a parasite that can cause serious illness in humans and animals. Birds like lapwings and silver bills showed especially high antibody rates. Improved monitoring is needed to better understand risk dynamics in Pakistan.
Shahzad Ali, Fareeha Imran, Abigail A. Lilak, Tooba Latif, Michael E. von Fricken, Muhammad Tayyub, Usama Saeed, Anam Iftikhar   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long-term fitness effects of the early-life environment in a wild bird population. [PDF]

Behav Ecol
Sun Y, Burke TA, Dugdale HL, Schroeder J.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Functional trait interactions in a human‐dominated world: Urbanization and reproduction in Eurasian red squirrels

Functional Ecology, Volume 40, Issue 5, Page 1327-1338, May 2026.
Read the free Plain Language Summary for this article on the Journal blog. Abstract Ecological traits such as behaviour, physiology and morphology mediate an organism's interaction with its environment, and understanding their joint contribution to reproductive fitness is essential for predicting biological responses to global change.
Maria Vittoria Mazzamuto, Claudia Tranquillo, Sandro Bertolino, Francesco Bisi, Francesca Santicchia, Damiano Preatoni, Adriano Martinoli, Lucas Armand Wauters   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Nitrogen Isotopes Suggest Sex-Based Diet Differences on the Breeding Grounds for a Sexually Monomorphic Migratory Passerine. [PDF]

Ecol Evol
Iverson AR, Cormier RL, Humple DL, Hahn TP, Schaefer J, Hull EM, Sakai WH, Simard-Provençal S.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

A Customised, Intensive Parent–Child Interaction Therapy for Children With Down Syndrome: Findings From a Real‐World Pilot Effectiveness Study

International Journal of Language &Communication Disorders, Volume 61, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Coaching parents through parent–child interaction therapy (PCIT) is a key aspect of early communication intervention for children with Down syndrome. However, the evidence for its effect on child language outcomes is limited. Some research has indicated that more intensive, individualised interventions yield better outcomes; however,
Ciara O'Toole, Hannah Moloney, Chloe McCarthy, Sophie Vousden, Abby O'Sullivan, Deirdre Flynn, Susanna Stokes, Emily D. Quinn, Pauline Frizelle   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source