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Cultivating biophilia: Domestic gardens foster positive emotions towards wildlife, with gardening influence shaped by species' ecological functions

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1218-1232, May 2026.
Abstract Understanding how different types of nature interactions influence emotional responses to animal species is especially important in the context of the biodiversity crisis, as these emotions can shape conservation‐related attitudes and behaviours. Gardening is recognised as one such interaction, although its influence likely depends on the type
Quentin Dutertre   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Charge towards green finance ignores risks of nature commodification: Evidence from the UK's climate and nature recovery policy landscape

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1297-1308, May 2026.
Abstract The urgent need for up‐scaled finance has become central to the climate and nature recovery discourses worldwide. With most existing investments coming from public sources, closing the financing gap has become the overpowering argument for calling for private investments into nature restoration and conservation.
Julia Martin‐Ortega   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring perceptions of Italian urban wildlife on TikTok

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1470-1484, May 2026.
Abstract In Western cities, some animals are valued for their beauty, rarity or usefulness, while others are dismissed as unwelcome. This distinction reflects the cultural meanings attached to each species and frequently conflicts with ecological priorities.
Gabriele Colombo   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Supporting interventions to lessen human–wildlife conflict

open access: yesPeople and Nature, Volume 8, Issue 5, Page 1100-1116, May 2026.
Abstract Human–wildlife conflict (HWC) around protected areas endangers lives and damages livelihoods. It also erodes support for conservation. Yet most mitigation efforts fail to gain the sustained community support needed for long‐term success. We drew on 758 one‐to‐one semi‐structured interviews, supplemented by focus groups, practitioner interviews
Douglas Sheil, Emmanuel Akampurira
wiley   +1 more source

Real‐Time Behavior Recognition Using a Legged Robot for Animal–Robot Interaction

open access: yesJournal of Field Robotics, Volume 43, Issue 3, Page 2090-2101, May 2026.
ABSTRACT Animal–robot interaction is an emerging interdisciplinary field that explores the dynamics between animals and robotic systems, as well as the design principles for effective engagement. While previous approaches have investigated animal responses to robotic stimuli, they have yet to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) for real‐time ...
Edoardo Fazzari   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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

open access: yesVeterinary 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   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

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