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Conservation is an #openaccess online academic journal exploring the interdisciplinary aspects of #conservation, published quarterly by @MDPIOpenAccess

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🦨Modelling the Present and Future Distribution of Vormela peregusna in the Westernmost Part of Its Range—Relevance for Conservation in the Face of Climate Change mdpi.com/2673-7159/6/2/41 Keywords: marbled polecat; #Mustelidae; suitable habitats #Conservation_OA
Climate changes on the territory of Bulgaria for the present (1980–2010) and the period 2040–2070 according to the CMIP6 EC-Earth3-Veg model for two climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5, SSP5-8.5)

ALT Climate changes on the territory of Bulgaria for the present (1980–2010) and the period 2040–2070 according to the CMIP6 EC-Earth3-Veg model for two climate scenarios (SSP2-4.5, SSP5-8.5)

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🧐This research uses 77 recent species’ presence records to model its current distribution and predict its near-future distribution across a significant part of its European range under two climate change scenarios.
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🐸Contrasting Climatic and Land-Use Scenarios Reveal Divergent Futures for the Mexican Narrow-Mouthed Toad, Amphibia, Microhylidae Hypopachus variolosus (Cope, 1866) 👉mdpi.com/2673-7159/6/2/73👈 Keywords: microhabitat plasticity; #amphibian #conservation #Conservation_OA
Distribution records of Hypopachus variolosus according to elevation. The red dots indicate occurrence records overlaid on a digital elevation model (meters above sea level).

ALT Distribution records of Hypopachus variolosus according to elevation. The red dots indicate occurrence records overlaid on a digital elevation model (meters above sea level).

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🧐These findings indicate high vulnerability to climate and land-use change and support updating distribution limits, incorporating new regions into conservation planning, and reassessing threat status to promote long-term persistence.
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🦎Skin Deep: Cortisol Dominance in Juvenile Lesser Sirens (Siren intermedia) Revealed by Dermal and Water-Borne Glucocorticoid Sampling 👉mdpi.com/2673-7159/6/2/47#👈 Keywords: #amphibian; #aquatic; #corticosterone; cortisol; dermal; lesser siren; salamander #Conservation_OA
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🧐Together, these findings indicate that cortisol is the more environmentally responsive GC in juvenile S. intermedia and that water-borne sampling provides a more reliable method for assessing acute stress physiology in this species.
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Jun 11
🎉 We are pleased to announce that Dr. David Pastor Escuredo will join us as a Committee Member for Session 5. Natural Hazards and Risk. 👉Registration at: sciforum.net/event/IOCEA2026… #IOCEA #Hydrology #WaterManagement #HydroAI #WaterResources #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange
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Jun 11
🎉 We are pleased to announce that Dr. David Pastor Escuredo will join us as a Committee Member for Session 5. Natural Hazards and Risk. 👉Registration at: sciforum.net/event/IOCEA2026… #IOCEA #Hydrology #WaterManagement #HydroAI #WaterResources #EnvironmentalScience #ClimateChange
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💹Urban Trade of Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFPs) in Kolwezi, DR Congo: Diversity, Livelihoods, and Sustainability Changes mdpi.com/2673-7159/6/2/48 Keywords: #UrbanMarkets; miombo woodland; #SupplyChain; informal economy; #FoodSecurity; ecosystem services #Conservation_OA
Some non-timber forest products (NTFPs) sold in the markets of Kolwezi, DRC. (a), Stall selling NTFPs; (b), Leaves of Piper umbellatum L.; (c), Fruits of Uapaca kirkiana Müll.Arg.; (d), meat portion of Python sebae (Gmelin, 1789); (e), Roots of Rhynchosia insignis (Holfm) R.E.Fr.; (f), Fruits of Anisophyllea boehmii Engl.; (g), Resin of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.; (h), Tubers of Satyrium buchananii Schltr.; (i), Seeds of C. schweinfurthii; (j), Macrotermes falciger (Gerstäcker, 1891); (k), Caterpillars of Lobobunaea Saturnus Fabricius, 1793; (l), Carapace of Pelusios nanus Laurent, 1956; (m), Shells of Burtoa nilotica (L.Pfeiffer, 1861); (n), meat portion of Sylvicapra grimmia (Linnaeus, 1758); (o), Bottles of A. mellifera subsp. adansoni honey. (Photo credits: Kikuni, J.T., 2025).

ALT Some non-timber forest products (NTFPs) sold in the markets of Kolwezi, DRC. (a), Stall selling NTFPs; (b), Leaves of Piper umbellatum L.; (c), Fruits of Uapaca kirkiana Müll.Arg.; (d), meat portion of Python sebae (Gmelin, 1789); (e), Roots of Rhynchosia insignis (Holfm) R.E.Fr.; (f), Fruits of Anisophyllea boehmii Engl.; (g), Resin of Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.; (h), Tubers of Satyrium buchananii Schltr.; (i), Seeds of C. schweinfurthii; (j), Macrotermes falciger (Gerstäcker, 1891); (k), Caterpillars of Lobobunaea Saturnus Fabricius, 1793; (l), Carapace of Pelusios nanus Laurent, 1956; (m), Shells of Burtoa nilotica (L.Pfeiffer, 1861); (n), meat portion of Sylvicapra grimmia (Linnaeus, 1758); (o), Bottles of A. mellifera subsp. adansoni honey. (Photo credits: Kikuni, J.T., 2025).

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🧐The perceived declining availability of high-use-value species, attributed by respondents to deforestation, mining expansion, and overexploitation, highlights perceived sustainability concerns.
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🐘From Above: Drone-Driven Computer Vision for Reliable Elephant Body Condition Assessment 👉mdpi.com/2673-7159/6/2/49👈 Keywords: autonomous aerial system; aerial photogrammetry; biometric monitoring; #RemoteSensing; #wildlife health #Conservation_OA
Illustration of pre-processing up to the edge detection process: (A1) original top-view image; (A2) segmented top-view image after background removal; (A3) edge pixel coordinates of the top-view image; (B1) original side-view image; (B2) segmented side-view image after background removal; (B3) edge pixel coordinates of the side-view image.

ALT Illustration of pre-processing up to the edge detection process: (A1) original top-view image; (A2) segmented top-view image after background removal; (A3) edge pixel coordinates of the top-view image; (B1) original side-view image; (B2) segmented side-view image after background removal; (B3) edge pixel coordinates of the side-view image.

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🧐These findings demonstrate that drone-based photogrammetry provides a validated, practical, and non-invasive method for morphometric measurement in captive elephants, with promising but as yet incompletely validated potential for application to wild populations.
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Jun 10
✨ Excited to be at #IFW2026 as an exhibitor! Welcome to our booth #8. Looking forward to engaging discussions! 🔗mdpi.com/journal/insects/ann… #mdpiinsects #InsectsToFeedTheWorld #InsectFarming #InsectsAsFood #InsectsAsFeed #FoodSecurity #SustainableFood #SustainableFeed
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🧬The Evolution and Scope of Invasive and Non-Invasive Sampling in Terrestrial Mammal Population Genetics: Implications for the Comparability of He, Ho and Fis: A Scientometric Review mdpi.com/2673-7159/6/2/53 Keywords:genetic tracking; quality control protocols #Conservation_OA
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🧐Overall, this review identifies geographic and taxonomic biases in research effort and highlights the need for standardised reporting of DNA quality indicators, inclusion thresholds, and validation protocols to strengthen genetic monitoring in mammalian conservation.
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Jun 4
We welcome all to attend three exciting lectures hosted by @Conservation_OA as a flagship media of @MDPIOpenAccess's Journal Cluster of Ecosystem and Resource Management. 🌎🌱 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi… Learn more: sciforum.net/event/Cluster-1… #MDPI #OpenAccess #Conservation
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💰An Overview of the Illegal Wildlife Trade Activities in South Africa 👉mdpi.com/2673-7159/6/1/27👈 Keywords: #biodiversity; #trade regulations; #compliance; #law enforcement; international trade #Conservation_OA
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🧐This study analysed TRAFFIC wildlife crime records between 1984 and 2025 to identify hotspots, trends in enforcement over time, and the most affected species.
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Conservation MDPI@Conservation_OA
Jun 8
💥NEW CiteScore in 2025 is 3.5💥 Conservation INCREASED its CiteScore in 2025 🔗Learn More Information: mdpi.com/journal/conservatio…
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Jun 5
✨Editor's Choice Article in @Conservation_OA Mitigating Acute Climate Change Threats to Reintroduced Migratory Northern Bald Ibises Full text👇 mdpi.com/2673-7159/4/4/44 #Bird #Migration #Conservation #ClimateChange
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