Publications

Outdoor recreation is widespread, with uncertain effects on wildlife. The human shield hypothesis (HSH) suggests that recreation could have differential effects on predators and prey, with predator avoidance...

The third annual Interconnected Disaster Risks report from the U.N. University’s Institute for Environment and Human Security in Bonn, Germany, found that drastic changes...

Reliable maps of species distributions are fundamental for biodiversity research and conservation. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List range maps are widely recognized as...

Free-ranging cats (Felis catus) are globally distributed invasive carnivores that markedly impact biodiversity.  

Wildlife must adapt to human presence to survive in the Anthropocene, so it is critical to understand species responses to humans in different contexts.

Dispersal is a complex series of movements before an individual establishes a home range. Animals must travel and forage in unfamiliar landscapes that include anthropogenic risks such as...

As the most widespread large carnivore on the planet, domestic dogs Canis lupus familiaris can pose a major threat to wildlife, even within protected areas (PAs).

Pumas, also known as mountain lions or cougars, are incredibly adaptable creatures with the widest distribution of any terrestrial mammal in the Americas, second only to humans.

Patagonia in Chile is a magical place famous for its jagged peaks, vast grasslands, and howling winds. It is also home to one of our most adaptable land...

In the heart of Kenya, where vast savannas meet rugged terrain, the biodiversity-rich Tsavo ecosystem stands as one of East Africa’s last great refuges for the...

Large and mesocarnivores often occur at low densities due to both natural factors and human activities. Consequently, the noninvasive collection of carnivore data, such as scats for genetic...

Urban development and habitat fragmentation have reshaped ecosystems across North America, creating heavily modified landscapes characterized by dense human populations, built infrastructure, and widespread artificial light and noise...