Few urban studies of avian diversity discriminate between native and exotic species,
although highly modified urban environments typically support significant numbers of non-native …

We assessed the impact of domestic cats on population persistence of native and exotic
urban bird populations using a model adjusted for habitat-specific catch rates, cat ownership …

Domestic gardens offer immense potential as sites for native biodiversity conservation. In
urban areas they often comprise the largest land use, thus presenting an accessible and …

Private gardens collectively comprise the largest green space in most cities and the greatest
potential for increasing the extent of wildlife-friendly and native-dominated habitat, …

Domestic gardens collectively cover substantial areas within cities and play an important role
in supporting urban biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. The extent of their contribution …

Despite its recognised importance for species’ persistence, integrating genetics into conservation
management has proved problematic, creating a “conservation genetics gap”, which …

The success of captive-breeding and release programmes is often compromised by
predation of released individuals, which are naïve about predators. Pre-release behavioural …

Engagement with nature is an important part of many people’s lives, and the health and
wellbeing benefits of nature–based activities are becoming increasingly recognised across …

Exposure to and connection with nature is increasingly recognized as providing significant
well-being benefits for adults and children. Increasing numbers of children growing up in …

International differences in practices and attitudes regarding pet cats' interactions with wildlife
were assessed by surveying citizens from at least two cities in Australia, New Zealand, the …