Research Articles
In Memoriam: Dennis G. Raveling, 1939-1991: The Scientist Whose Work Still Flies
Exploring the enduring legacy of Dennis G. Raveling in waterfowl ecology and conservation through contemporary research building on his foundational work.
Earth's Vital Signs: How Scientists Diagnose the Health of Our Land
Explore how scientists assess land health through ecological evaluation, using advanced tools like satellite imagery and mathematical models to diagnose our planet's vital signs.
The Evolutionary Puzzle of Complex Life Cycle Parasites
Exploring the fascinating evolutionary strategies of complex lifecycle parasites and their implications for disease control and ecosystem health.
In Memory of Academician Yurii Romanovych Sheliag-Sosonko: The Man Who Spoke with Forests
A tribute to Yurii Sheliag-Sosonko, the Ukrainian academician who revolutionized forest ecology and created the Green Book of Ukraine.
Ecological Palaeoecology and Conservation Biology: Controversies, Challenges, and Compromises
Exploring how palaeoecology bridges deep-time knowledge with modern conservation challenges and controversies
Islands as Natural Laboratories: How a Simple Theory Explains the World's Biodiversity
Explore how the Theory of Island Biogeography explains biodiversity patterns and informs conservation strategies worldwide.
The Survival Balancing Act: How Young Fish Navigate Growth and Danger
Exploring the growth-survival trade-offs in young fish through the lens of Hurst & Conover's 2002 research on trout behavior and physiology.
Meta-Analysis: A Need for Well-Defined Usage in Ecology and Conservation Biology
Exploring the importance of well-defined meta-analysis in resolving ecological controversies and advancing evidence-based conservation practices.
Ecoscapes: Seeing the Patterns That Weave Our World
Explore the concept of ecoscapes - understanding environments as dynamic spatial processes composed of interconnected events and patterns.
Beyond Poison: How Ecology and Biology Are Revolutionizing Rodent Management
Discover how integrating ecology and biology is transforming rodent management through sustainable, science-based approaches that work with natural systems.