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Published online 04 September 2025

WR25081Assessing the long-range performance of copper bullets on North American elk (Cervus canadensis)

Craig Jourdonnais, Michael McTee , Mike Henning and Philip Ramsey

 

Many hunters are switching to copper bullets to reduce lead exposure in wildlife and game meat, but little is known about how these bullets perform at long range. In our study of elk shot with copper bullets, recovered animals were hit at an average of 305 m compared with 391 m for unrecovered animals, although overall recovery rates were 91%. These findings support copper bullets as an effective option for long-range hunting when used by skilled hunters. Photograph by Craig Jourdonnais.

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Published online 26 August 2025

WR24203From mailbox to inbox: mail vs internet waterfowl hunter survey responses

Jerry J. Vaske , Eric M. Walberg , Brent D. Williams, Samantha G. Pallazza, Lauren J. Stephens and Craig A. Miller

 

Declining response rates from mail surveys have prompted a shift toward internet surveys, which has raised questions about results comparability. This study examined survey quality indicators by comparing mail and internet survey responses from waterfowl hunters in Illinois. The findings highlighted the potential of internet surveys as an alternative to mail surveys in human–wildlife research. Photograph by Ryan Askren.

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Published online 22 August 2025

WR24105Wildlife conservation problems in Ethiopia and its solution: a focus on ecotourism

Eskinder Belay Tefera

 

As a result of rapid human population growth associated with rural poverty, wildlife conservation in Ethiopia is challenging. These challenges originate from resource-use conflicts, insufficient funding, political instabilities, and policy gaps. This perspective aimed to compile scientific evidence on wildlife conservation problems in Ethiopia focusing on ecotourism as a solution. Photograph by E. B. Tefera.

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Published online 22 August 2025

WR24160Flight heights in ibis and spoonbills: implications for collision risk

Batbayar Galtbalt, Heather M. McGinness , Shoshana Rapley, Micha V. Jackson, Luke R. Lloyd-Jones, Freya Robinson, Louis O’Neill, Melissa Piper, Micah Davies, John Martin, Richard Kingsford, Kate Brandis, Ralph Mac Nally, Marcel Klaassen, Art Langston, Jessica Hodgson and Veronica Doerr

 

Millions of birds worldwide have become victims of airspace collisions with aircraft and wind turbines. This study aimed to improve understanding of waterbird (ibis and spoonbill) flight characteristics by using GPS satellite telemetry data, as a first step in assessing species vulnerability to collision. There was clear overlap between flight heights and collision zones found, and we make recommendations for factors that should be considered when assessing spatially and temporally explicit scenarios of risk management. Photograph by Heather McGinness.

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Published online 21 August 2025

WR25041Informing apex predator management: population viability analysis of dingoes under different management scenarios

Emily K. Henderson , Benjamin J. Pitcher and Neil R. Jordan

 

The effects of lethal management on carnivore populations are rarely measured. This study modelled how different levels of lethal management could impact a known dingo population in eastern Australia, and showed that lethal control targeting individual problem animals has less impact on population persistence than broadscale culls. In scenarios where this is possible, and where carnivore population persistence is desired, we recommend that targeted lethal control of individuals should take precedence over indiscriminate lethal management. Photograph by Alexander Dibnah.

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Published online 13 August 2025

WR25009Are sutures a pathway to infection? A multidisciplinary assessment of wound healing in sharks following internal acoustic tagging

Brittany Heath , Charlie Huveneers , Ryan D. Hesse, Lewis Vaughan, Ondi L. Crino, Chloe N. Roberts, Xanthe Venn and Jordan K. Matley

 

Tagging animals for acoustic telemetry often involves surgical procedures, which can increase stress and infection risk. This study compared healing outcomes in Port Jackson sharks after internal tagging with and without sutures and found, although while healing was broadly similar, sutures increased bacterial presence but prevented visceral protrusion. We highlight the importance of researchers using practices most appropriate in regard to animal welfare. Photograph by Sergio Madrigal-Mora (Flinders University).

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Published online 13 August 2025

WR24209A mouse that rocks: camera trapping shows that mound assessment criteria do not reliably predict pebble mouse (Pseudomys chapmani) activity

Renée C. Firman , Rachelle E. Buckley, William De Angelis and Dustin R. Rubenstein

 

A scoring system based on external mound features was published to allow for quick assessment of whether a western pebble mouse mound was ‘active’ or not. Here, we have shown that the scoring system is not accurate. We provide recommendations on how to adequately assess pebble mouse activity, which will be important in defining the current and future conservation status of this important Pilbara region species. Photograph by Aline Gibson Vega.

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Published online 13 August 2025

WR24174Habitat use and survival of the endangered northern bettong (Bettongia tropica) after prescribed fire

Christopher A. Pocknee , Sarah M. Legge , Jane McDonald and Diana Fisher

 

We aimed to test how northern bettongs, an endangered Australian mammal, respond to low-to-medium severity prescribed fires intended to improve habitat structure for the species. Bettongs did not move their home range but shifted their nesting areas following fire to incorporate more unburned grassy habitat. Northern bettongs appear well-adapted to low severity fires, but high severity fire may result in a lack of appropriate nesting areas. Photograph by Nicolas Rakotopare (Threatened Species Recovery Hub).

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Published online 08 August 2025

WR25016The human and social impacts of an Australian mouse plague

Lucy Carter , Kerry Collins , Aditi Mankad, Walter Okello and Peter R. Brown

 

Scientific knowledge of the social and human impacts of mouse plagues is sparse. This research has provided qualitative insights into the impacts of a significant Australian plague event, beyond the usual boundaries of plagues in the context of farming systems or zoonotic disease transmission. The breadth of impacts uncovered, along with their scale and context, signals the existence of a much more complex system. We offer recommendations for agencies and service providers to better support rural communities to prepare for and recover from future outbreaks. Photograph by Kerry Collins.

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Published online 30 July 2025

WR24183Differences in juvenile white sharks’ (Carcharodon carcharias) resource use in southern California waters

Yamilla N. Samara Chacon , Christine R. Whitcraft, James M. Anderson , Emily Spurgeon , Patrick Rex, Elizabeth E. Jahn, Zachariah S. Merson and Christopher G. Lowe

 

Juvenile white sharks in southern California most use neritic habitat from the shoreline to >5 km from shore and water depths to 100 m. Using stable isotope analysis and acoustic tracking, we found that sharks sampled nearshore and offshore exhibit isotopic signatures reflecting the respective habitats where they were encountered. This study showed that juvenile white sharks may rely on resources beyond California State waters as they mature, affecting management strategies. Photograph by Patrick Rex.

This article belongs to the collection: White Sharks Global proceedings and recent advances in white shark ecology and conservation.

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Published online 25 July 2025

WR25006Leopard next door: understanding livestock depredation and public attitudes in Surat district of Gujarat, India

Keyur Naria , Hiren Patel, Narendra Chetule, Chandni Valodkar and Geeta Padate

 

As leopards have started adapting to decreased wild spaces, their growing presence near human settlements has sparked rising conflicts over livestock losses. The current study shows that communities struggle with negative attitudes in Surat district, although many support conservation when informed about the leopards ecological importance. These findings underline the need for education and better compensation policies to promote harmony. Photograph by GFRF project team.

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Published online 21 July 2025

WR24169Estimating eastern wild turkey productivity using trail camera images

Hannah E. Butkiewicz, Jennifer L. Stenglein, Jason D. Riddle, Shelby A. Truckenbrod and Christopher D. Pollentier

 

We explored how >2000 trail cameras operated by community scientists could be used to estimate three wild turkey productivity metrics in Wisconsin, USA. We found higher recruitment in northern and eastern Wisconsin, and two metrics increased throughout summer while one decreased. Trail cameras can be used to estimate wild turkey productivity at scales that may not otherwise be possible with traditional field methods. Photograph by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

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Published online 16 July 2025

WR24151To sea in the dark: assessing effects of LED streetlights on sea-finding in marine turtle hatchlings

Ebony J. King, Kate M. Hofmeister, Simone C. Bosshard, Colin J. Limpus and Kylie L. Scales

 

Artificial light at night (ALAN) disrupts marine turtle hatchlings’ ability to find the sea, threatening their survival. This study tested how different LED streetlights affect the sea- finding behaviour of loggerhead and flatback turtle hatchlings. The results provide valuable insights for policymakers and land managers involved in coastal lighting management. Photograph by Adriana Watson.

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Published online 15 July 2025

WR24193Non-invasive extraction of white shark swimming kinematics from unoccupied aircraft system (UAS) imagery

Alexandra E. DiGiacomo , Ann Marie Abraham and Barbara A. Block

 

Advances in drone technology and computer vision are transforming the study of coastal ecosystems and resident megafauna. This study employs aerial focal follows of white sharks to develop and test a body pose estimation model that quantifies swimming kinematics with high performance. This scalable, non-invasive approach offers wildlife managers and researchers an effective tool for monitoring marine megafauna without the challenges of traditional invasive approaches. Photograph by Alexandra DiGiacomo.

This article belongs to the collection: White Sharks Global proceedings and recent advances in white shark ecology and conservation.

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Published online 15 July 2025

WR24111Tracking movement, home range, and microhabitat use in a small terrestrial breeding frog using harmonic direction-finding technology

Jordy Groffen , Conrad J. Hoskin, Matthew S. Siderhurst and Myles H. M. Menz

 

Tracking the movements and habitat use of small terrestrial frogs is crucial for conservation. This study used innovative lightweight tracking technology to monitor male Austrochaperina robusta, revealing their minimal movement and small home ranges (5-day spatial area used) during the breeding season. These results improve our understanding of microhylid ecology and can guide conservation efforts for these cryptic amphibians. Photograph by J. Bartholomew.

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These articles have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication. They are still in production and have not been edited, so may differ from the final published form.

WR25062, Accepted 02 September 2025

Developing a regional species distribution model and validating with independent survey data: a case study of an avian apex predator, the greater sooty owl (Tyto tenebricosa)

Dylan Westaway , Yoko Shimizu, Chris Jolly and Scott Burnett

 

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WR24152, Accepted 02 September 2025

Habitat suitability modelling of the North Flinders Ranges thick-billed grasswren Amytornis modestus raglessi reveals dynamic shifts at the landscape scale

David Gobbett , Andrew Black and Alex Nankivell

 

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WR25043, Accepted 29 August 2025

Standardisation in bat acoustic research: A review of reporting practices in Australia

Kelly Sheldrick , David Hill, Patricia Fleming and Rochelle Steven

 

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WR25039, Accepted 29 August 2025

Historic accounts of the impact of dingoes on South Australia’s sheep industry that led to the construction of The Dog Fence, with notes on other wildlife abundance

Gemma Sansom , Bertram Ostendorf and David Taggart

 

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WR25028, Accepted 29 August 2025

Trophic niche partitioning between the white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and the shortfin mako (Isurus oxyrinchus) in the Central Mediterranean Sea

Chiara Gambardella , Elena Fernández-Corredor, Stefano Moro, Khaled Echwikhi, Jeremy Jenrette, Chiheb Lemsi, Robert Schallert, Brendan Shea , Maissa Zammit Chatti, Carlo Cerrano, Francesco Colloca, Teresa Romeo, Joan Navarro and Francesco Ferretti

 

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WR24188, Accepted 23 August 2025

Using a State Vegetation Type map to predict legal koala habitat at large scale A case study in the Mid North Coast Region of NSW

Cristian Orlando , Rebecca Montague-Drake, John Turbill, Allen McIlwee and Mathew Crowther

 

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WR24080, Accepted 16 August 2025

Farmer-wildlife coexistence: Decoding the pattern of human-wildlife conflict and compensation in the human-dominated landscape of Marathwada, Western India

Pandurang Pawar and Mahadeo Mule

 

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WR25078, Accepted 16 August 2025

Spatial Ecology of a Translocated, Imperiled Lagomorph on a Newly Inhabited Island

Wales Carter, Eileen McGourty and Thomas McGreevy Jr

 

WR25078Abstract

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