Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation

Effectiveness and efficiency of temporary fences as mitigation measures for preventing amphibians roadkill

This study compares the effectiveness and efficiency of temporary amphibian fences made from different materials and with overhangs, finding polyethylene tarp and overhanged fences most effective for stopping all individuals.

Counterfactual effect of Colombian protected areas on multispecies functional connectivity

The paper evaluates the counterfactual effect of Colombian protected areas on multispecies functional connectivity from 2000 to 2022, finding that PAs generally improved connectivity but with varying effectiveness based on pressure and size.

A versatile survey method for repeatedly monitoring individual road-kill

The paper introduces a method for consistently monitoring road-kill using smartphones, demonstrating its effectiveness over 12 years in New Zealand.

Ecological connectivity modelling for memory-constrained compute environments

The paper develops a memory-optimized Rust/WebAssembly toolset for ecological connectivity analysis to enable feasible computations in memory-constrained environments like browsers.

Carnivore-mediated seed crossings are more likely on roadkill hotspots

The paper tests how road type and context affect carnivore-mediated seed crossings in Mediterranean oak woodlands, finding higher crossings on unpaved roads and near roadkill hotspots.

There is no silver bullet: Tiger corridors do not ensure multispecies carnivore connectivity

The paper evaluates multispecies functional connectivity in a felid landscape, finding that existing tiger corridors are inefficient and that multispecies approaches improve conservation planning.

Beyond connectivity: dispersal mortality and Allee effects prevent bobcat recolonisation despite habitat availability

This study shows that vehicle mortality during dispersal and Allee effects prevent bobcat recolonization despite available habitat.

Modeling vehicle collision risk for the jungle cat in the Hyrcanian forests of Iran: A guide for vehicle collision prevention

This study models vehicle collision risk for jungle cats in Iran's Hyrcanian forests to identify high-risk areas and recommend mitigation strategies.

Road proximity differentially shapes rodent-mediated seed dispersal frequency and distance

This study examines how road proximity affects rodent-mediated seed dispersal frequency and distance in Mediterranean oak woodlands, finding differential responses based on road type, edge context, and microhabitat structure.

ecoTolerance: An R package for Assessing Road and Human Footprint Tolerance in Wildlife Species

ecoTolerance quantifies road and human footprint tolerance in wildlife species using two indices, revealing species-specific vulnerabilities and informing conservation strategies.

What is the cost of that fence? The impact of fences on the movements of ungulates in a hyper-arid landscape

This study assesses how fences affect ungulate movements in a hyper-arid landscape, finding that certain fences and roads significantly restrict movement, particularly for springbok and gemsbok.

Using bobcat (Lynx rufus) movement patterns to inform strategies for road mitigation

This study analyzes bobcat movement patterns near roads to inform strategies for reducing vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity.

A unified framework for prioritizing habitat and connectivity conservation through analytical sensitivity

This paper develops a unified framework for prioritizing habitat and connectivity conservation by integrating metapopulation theory and sensitivity analysis to identify key areas for conservation.

Evaluating transboundary connectivity to support cross-border conservation between Canada and the United States

The paper extends a Canadian connectivity model into the USA to create a transboundary map identifying wildlife corridors and connectivity hotspots, showing 20% are protected and highlighting applications for conservation and disease spread.

Landscape context drives within-species variation in dispersal kernels and limits transferability

The paper simulates dispersal patterns across different landscapes to show that dispersal kernels vary with habitat configuration and are not transferable across environments.

Roads shape seed dispersal by rodents and carnivores at forest edges

This study examines how road type and location affect seed dispersal by rodents and carnivores, finding roads act as barriers and roadways as corridors for different species.

Landscape matters: Deriving a generalizable understanding of population connectivity using empirical data and graph theory

This study uses graph theory to analyze connectivity patterns across 11 Indian carnivore species in diverse landscapes, finding that larger species better overcome fragmentation but depend on high-quality patches, while landscape features influence network-level connectivity more than species traits.

Changes in habitat connectivity for range-restricted birds reflect patterns of woodland invasion

The paper models habitat connectivity changes for range-restricted birds in response to woodland invasion, finding increased connectivity for forest specialists and reduced connectivity for grassland specialists.

Experimental and Simulated Approaches to RoadkillPersistence: Implications for Road MortalityAssessment

This study simulates roadkill persistence using survival distributions and compares it to empirical data from carcass trials and monitoring, finding monitoring overestimates persistence times.

What We Miss on the Road: Visual Attention and Species Detectability in Roadkill Surveys

This study shows roadkill counts underestimate true collision rates due to low detection probabilities in opportunistic surveys, with informed observers detecting carcasses up to 27 times more often than uninformed ones.

Sounds of silence: electric mobility promises a quieter soundscape for wildlife, but may challenge ultrasonically sensitive species globally

This paper reviews the impact of electric vehicles on wildlife, finding that while they reduce audible noise, they may increase ultrasound exposure, negatively affecting species like bats.

Unveiling patterns of roadkill of a migratory amphibian in Hong Kong with implications for mitigation

The paper investigates roadkill patterns of the newt Paramesotriton hongkongensis in Hong Kong during migration seasons and recommends mitigation strategies.

Linear infrastructure drives biotic homogenization among bird species of a tropical dry forest

The paper examines the impact of different linear infrastructures on bird communities in a tropical dry forest, finding that they reduce species richness and abundance and alter community composition.

Linear infrastructure and associated wildlife accidents create an ecological trap for an apex predator and scavenger

The paper examines how linear infrastructure creates an ecological trap for Golden eagles by attracting them to hazardous areas, leading to negative demographic impacts.

Roadkill is a crucial factor in the population decline of migratory monarch butterflies

The paper estimates that roadkill accounts for 61-99.99% of migrating monarch butterfly deaths, suggesting it is a critical factor in their population decline.

Maintaining tiger connectivity and minimizing extinction into the next century: Insights from landscape genetics and spatially-explicit simulations

The paper uses landscape genetics and spatial simulations to assess future tiger extinction risks in Central India under different land-use scenarios.