Habitat-mediated predation risk and decision making of small birds at forest edges

Article Abstract:

Research is presented on the behavior of four members of the Parus forest bird species to predation risk, examining predation pressure, visibility, flock size and spatial variation. Findings show that forest birds are not able to use fragmented habitats through fine-grained behavior, indicating that fragmented habitats could have a significant negative effect on forest bird reproduction and population dynamics.

Sweden, Spain, Behavior, Bird populations, Forest birds

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Metapopulation processes and persistence in remnant water vole populations

Article Abstract:

Research on water vole populations highlights the importance of regional population processes and predation rates in forming wildlife conservation policies. The authors posit that these factors should be addressed first, prior to considering habitat quality.

United Kingdom, Methods, Wildlife conservation, Mammal populations

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Is the matrix really inhospitable? Vole runway distribution in an experimentally fragmented landscape

Article Abstract:

The impact of habitat fragmentation on the population densities of and space use of animals is investigated. The usage of habitat patches and the matrix by Microtus ochrogaster is examined.

Analysis, Landscape assessment, Animal ecology

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