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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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Published online 07 July 2025

WR24205A comparison of ranger patrol survey to camera trapping for assessment of terrestrial mammal diversity in Htanmanthi Wildlife Sanctuary, Myanmar

Myo Min Latt , Jonathan O. Hernandez , Si Ho Han, Saw Htun, Hla Naing, Kyaw Moe, Zarni Aung, Aung Ye Tun, Okka Myo, Pyae Phyo Kyaw, Thura Nyein Zaw and Byung Bae Park

 

Mammals are vital indicators of ecosystem health and for conservation in a changing climate. This study compared the effectiveness of camera trapping and ranger patrol surveys for assessing mammal diversity in Myanmar’s Htamanthi Wildlife Sanctuary. The number of camera trap locations and duration exhibited a higher likelihood of detecting a greater diversity of mammal species. A greater number of mammal species was observed increasing in the distance and duration of patrol. Combined methods enhances mammal monitoring and management strategies. Image created by authors.

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Published online 04 July 2025

WR24211Chum dine with me: assessing the effects of wildlife tourism on non-target fish assemblages

Sasha K. Whitmarsh , Thomas M. Clarke , Mollie Owens, Jamie Hicks, Danny Brock, Caitlin J. Fox, Lauren Meyer and Charlie Huveneers

 

The effect of wildlife tourism on non-target species is understudied. We assessed the impacts of bait and berley input on fish assemblages at a white shark cage-diving site by using underwater cameras. Abundances of some species were higher at the tourist site, but species diversity and evenness were comparable to offshore islands without cage-diving. Overall, current management regulations for the cage-diving industry are effective in minimising impacts to non-target species. Photograph by the Southern Shark Ecology Group.

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 03 July 2025

WR24202If you are hidden, how will I know what you feel?: the role of tarantula burrows in buffering the external climatic conditions

Leonela Schwerdt , Nelson Ferretti and Ana Elena de Villalobos

 

Tarantula burrows provide essential microhabitats that buffer extreme weather conditions. This study, based on long-term wild monitoring, has shown how burrows stabilize temperatures and cooling/heating rates. Protecting natural habitats and understanding the fine-scale relationship between organisms and their environment is crucial for wildlife resilience, particularly in the face of climate change. Image by Leonela Schwerdt.

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Published online 03 July 2025

WR24154Size does matter: detectability of arboreal mammals using thermal cameras and spotlighting

George Madani and Leroy Gonsalves

 

This study assessed thermal cameras against traditional spotlighting for detecting small arboreal mammals. Thermal imaging proved more effective for detecting smaller eastern pygmy possums, while detection rates for larger common ringtail possums were similar across both methods. Integrating thermal imaging into wildlife surveys can improve species detection and population estimates, enhancing the accuracy of ecological monitoring programs. Photograph by George Madani.

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Published online 01 July 2025

WR24173Habitat use of invasive chital deer is associated with soil mineral content

Catherine L. Kelly , Lin Schwarzkopf, Iain J. Gordon, Anthony Pople and Ben T. Hirsch

 

After their introduction to north Queensland, Australia, chital deer have increased in number and distribution, causing negative social and economic impacts. This study investigated chital deer habitat use on two scales (local and regional) and found that soil phosphorus content was positively correlated with chital densities at both scales. Image created by authors.

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Published online 20 June 2025

WR24145Transoceanic dispersal and connectivity of a white shark (Carcharodon carcharias) between southern Africa and Southeast Asia

Dylan T. Irion , Oliver J. D. Jewell , Alison V. Towner,  Fahmi , G. Christopher Fischer, Enrico Gennari , Madison Stewart, John P. Tyminski and Alison A. Kock

 

We report the discovery of potential population connectivity between southern Africa and Southeast Asia. This short communication details the chain of events that led to the recovery of a long defunct satellite transmitter, made possible through the trusting relationships and respect built between shark fishers and conservation organisations in the region. Further areas of research focus and collaboration are highlighted. Photograph by Caragh Fraser.

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 17 June 2025

WR24192Assessing the contributions of hunting tourism to the South African economy: a post-covid analysis

Peet van der Merwe and Andrea Saayman

 

Hunting tourism annually contributes billions of dollars to South Africa’s economy. This research aimed to evaluate the economic impact of international and local hunting tourists and found that hunting contributes USD 2.5 billion. These findings highlight the substantial role of hunting tourism in South Africa’s post-COVID economic recovery. Photograph by Peet van der Merwe.

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Published online 13 June 2025

WR25008Deep snow and human influence affect survival of an ungulate at the northern part of its range

Alexej P. K. Sirén , Nathan R. Bieber and Kyle Ravana

 

Winter is considered the limiting season for wildlife populations in high-latitude regions. We aimed to assess how winter variables and human influence, primarily in the form of artificial feeding, affect white-tailed deer survival at the north-eastern part of its range in the USA. Deep snow within closed-canopy forests had a negative impact on survival and human influence had a positive impact. We recommend using automated snow monitoring stations for monitoring impacts of winter on deer and determining harvest quotas. Image courtesy of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife by Scott McLellan.

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Published online 10 June 2025

WR24081Monitoring the Endangered wiliji (Petrogale lateralis kimberleyensis) on Nyikina Mangala Country (Western Australia) using camera traps

Tyrone H. Lavery , Darraga John Watson, Nyikina Mangala Rangers , Lane Broome, Raymond Charles, Mark D. B. Eldridge, Jeremiah Green, Pius Gregory, Sarah Legge , Shaquille Millindee, David Pearson, Tyrese Skeen, Daniel Smuskowitz, Darren Southwell , Albert Watson, Alexander Watson, William Watson, Nick Weigner , John Woinarski , Leigh-Ann Woolley and David B. Lindenmayer

 

Since 2012, the Nyikina Mangala Rangers have used cameras to monitor Endangered wiliji, a culturally important rock-wallaby endemic to Nyikina Mangala Country. Trusted scientists were invited to analyse this camera data to inform a ranger-led wiliji management plan. Modelling estimated the most recent Malarabba population to be 108 wiliji, and ongoing monitoring is guiding our adaptive threat management strategies. Photograph by Veronica Joseph/WWF-Australia.

This article belongs to the collection: Indigenous and cross-cultural wildlife research in Australia.

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Published online 05 June 2025

WR24207Sympatric ray species show different temporal patterns for accessing provisioned food

Joni Pini-Fitzsimmons , Molly White, Nathan A. Knott and Culum Brown

 

Wildlife tourism, particularly feeding activities, can significantly alter animal behaviour and space use, potentially modifying ecological interactions. This study examined how two co-occurring ray species responded to unregulated feeding from tourists in south-eastern Australia, and found differing patterns of site attachment, visitation, and space use between the two species. The findings highlighted the importance of considering how different species respond to feeding, to help guide more effective and responsible management of wildlife tourism. Photograph by Joni Pini-Fitzsimmons.

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WR24160, Accepted 22 July 2025

Flight heights in ibis and spoonbills: implications for collision risk

Batbayar Galtbalt, Heather McGinness , Shoshana Rapley, Micha Jackson, Luke Lloyd-Jones, Freya Robinson, Louis O'Neill, Melissa Piper, Micah Davies, John Martin , Richard Kingsford, Kate Brandis, Ralph Mac Nally and Marcel Klaassen

 

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WR24174, Accepted 22 July 2025

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

Christopher Pocknee , Sarah Legge , Jane McDonald and Diana Fisher

 

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WR24209, Accepted 22 July 2025

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

Renee Firman , Rachelle Buckley, William De Angelis and Dustin Rubenstein

 

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WR25009, Accepted 16 July 2025

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

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

 

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WR25016, Accepted 03 July 2025

The human and social impacts of an Australian mouse plague

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

 

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WR24183, Accepted 21 June 2025

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

Yamilla Samara Chacon , Christine Whitcraft, James Anderson , Emily Spurgeon , Patrick Rex, Elizabeth Jahn, Zach Merson and Chris Lowe

 

WR24183Abstract

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