What next? Some practical suggestions for future studies on fence ecology editor Photo 1. Photo by Caryl Buton. Trapdoors (in the front) or ramps (in the rear) and other escape devices are used to allow wild ungulates to exit fenced motorway or railway rights of way. By Caryl Buton, Nicolas Kaldonski, François Nowicki and Christine Saint-Andrieux The... 19 April 2024 ..read more

New Subject Editor: Cecilia Di Bernardi editor My name is Cecilia Di Bernardi and I am an early-career postdoctoral researcher at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences SLU. My work has so far focused on the ecology of meso- and large carnivores and how intrinsic and extrinsic factors drive their demography,... 19 April 2024 ..read more

Editor's choice March/April 2024 editor The editor’s choice is the article by Highway et al. “ Hunting constrains wintering mallard response to habitat and environmental conditions ”. Viewed through an ecological lens, hunters are predators. While the immediate effect of hunting mortality on population structure and... 28 February 2024 ..read more

The road to success and the fences to be crossed editor As humans encroach into wild spaces, so too does our infrastructure. It is well known that linear infrastructure such as roads, fences, and power lines pose as barriers to wildlife movement, by both physical and behavioural means. However, what is more uncertain is if these... 22 December 2023 ..read more

Habitat selection and avoidance behavior of female greater sage-grouse raising young in an oil and gas field editor In this study we sought to understand habitat selection and avoidance behaviors of female greater sage-grouse raising young in an oil and gas field. To accomplish this, we fit GPS transmitters on female sage-grouse that gathered high-frequency location data. We wanted to... 3 December 2023 ..read more

Editor's choice November/December 2023 editor The editor’s choice is the article by Rhim et al. “ Adaptive response of Siberian roe deer ( Capreolus pygargus ) to climate and altitude in the temperate forests of South Korea ”. What do you know about the Siberian roe deer? If anything, then perhaps the larger antler size of... 25 October 2023 ..read more

Upcoming special issue: Urban Wildlife editor Photo by Ilse Storch. Urban Wildlife Editor: Ilse Storch, EiC As urban areas expand, wildlife is increasingly utilizing these new habitats, showcasing remarkable adaptations that enable them to thrive in human-made environments. Nevertheless, conflicts are prevalent. A... 4 October 2023 ..read more

Upcoming special issue: Insights from technological advances in wildlife research editor cc-by photo from wiki commons . Insights from technological advances in wildlife research Editors: Mathieu LeBlond and Shyamala Ratnayeke. Recent advancements in wildlife research technology offer the potential to greatly enhance our comprehension of wildlife ecology... 4 October 2023 ..read more

Upcoming special issue: Indirect effects of hunting editor Photo by Göran Borglin Indirect effects of hunting on Wildlife Editors: Luca Corlatti and Simone Ciuti Wildlifers have long overlooked the indirect consequences of hunting. Lately, mounting evidence reveals how hunting can significantly modify wildlife behavior, social... 4 October 2023 ..read more

Editor's choice September/October 2023 editor The editor’s choice is the article by LeBeau et al.: “ A meta-analysis investigating the effects of energy infrastructure proximity on grouse demography and space use ”. Responsible energy development requires careful consideration of potentially negative impacts on wildlife. In... 6 September 2023 ..read more