The Andean cat (Leopardus jacobita) is one of the rarest wild felids (~1,400–2,500 individuals).

Beyond rarity, it highlights a key challenge in ecology: studying and conserving low-density species in fragmented landscapes under climate change.

#AndeanCat #CarnivoreEcology #Conservation

Did you know #parasites can also show #TemporalNichePartitioning?

In our recent study, seasonal rainfall reorganized the helminth community of Kinosternon on Marajó Island, with different parasite species peaking in different seasons.
Read more: www.vanwildlife.com/parasite01/

#Ecology #helminth

Understanding how animals move through these landscapes helps conservationists identify corridors, the pathways wildlife uses to survive in changing environments.

What does a landscape look like from the perspective of a wild predator?

#Carnivores #Conservation #MovementEcology

Movement patterns help us understand what predators truly need to survive, and which parts of the landscape are most important to protect.
Sometimes the biggest conservation insights come from a simple question: What is the animal trying to tell us through its movement?
#MovementEcology #carnivores

When predators disappear, ecosystems can slowly unravel. The balance of nature shifts. Protecting predators often means protecting the health of entire landscapes.
If predators are so important for nature… Why are they still some of the most threatened animals on Earth?
#Carnivores #Conservation

If we understand how predators move, we can identify the places that are most important for their survival. Protecting those places can help keep entire ecosystems healthy.
The question is simple:
Are we protecting the landscapes predators actually use?
#Carnivores #Conservation #Ecology

’m excited to share that I’ll be presenting at the International Small Cats Symposium 🐆
smallcatsymposium.org
Small cats are often overlooked in conservation, yet they are key components of ecosystems. Looking forward to a meaningful symposium. 🌎✨

📢 New paper out! 🐢🌧️

Seasonal rainfall in the Amazon reshapes parasite communities in the scorpion mud turtle, with a ~71% drop in parasite load during the dry season and clear temporal niche partitioning.

🔗 www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

#Ecology #Parasitology #Amazon #OneHealth

Quando faltam matas para os felinos Nem todos os felinos silvestres do Brasil respondem da mesma forma às mudanças ambientais causadas pelas atividades humanas, como desmatamento e abertura de estradas. A partir de mais de 14 mil regist...

More about my work… in a short article in the Pesquisa FAPESP Journal. Thanks to the various Brazilian media outlets for their interest in my work and for sharing it! 🥹🤩
#jaguar #oncapintada #wildcats #brazil #Leopardus #jaguarundi #puma
revistapesquisa.fapesp.br/quando-falta...

Merry Christmas 2025 🎅🦌🎄

Estudo revela como felinos brasileiros reagem às mudanças humanas no meio ambiente - ((o))eco Pesquisa da UNESP mostra que espécies de felinos selvagens respondem de formas distintas à presença de estradas e áreas agrícolas no Brasil

🌿 Our research is now featured in @oeco.org.br
We reveal how Brazil’s wild cats react to human-driven changes 🐆
📊 Key facts:
L. geoffroyi: 35.8% of records <10 m from roads
L. guttulus: only 0.001% — a 3,500× difference!
🔗 Read: oeco.org.br/noticias/est...

#Conservation #WildCats #Ecology #Brazil

Brazil's Wild Felids Face Change New study reveals how Brazil's 9 wild felid species respond to human-modified landscapes. Open-data approach supports conservation plans.

📝 Fresh blog post is live!
Since we just published our research on Brazil's wild felids, I wrote a detailed blog breaking down what we found and why it matters for conservation.
Much more digestible than reading through GLM outputs 😅
Check it out: www.vanwildlife.com/brazil-wild-...

Brazil’s wild cats 🐆🐾
Our new study shows how 9 species respond to habitat change & roads using an open-data framework.
Free access until Oct 23!
👉 authors.elsevier.com/a/1liqO1R%7E...

📢 Please share with your network!
#Conservation #Ecology #BrazilianCats

Fork-tailed Flycatcher: Migration, Breeding, and Conservation of a Neotropical Icon - Van Wildlife The Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana) is one of the most fascinating birds of South America’s grasslands.

🚨 New blog post!
Fork-tailed Flycatcher (Tyrannus savana): key for Neotropical migration & conservation.
Read more about this fantastic species 👇
www.vanwildlife.com/flycatcher-m...

#BirdMigration #Flycatcher #NeotropicalBirds #Conservation

Understanding Ecological Thresholds: Limits or Leverage Points? - Van Wildlife Ecological thresholds are critical points where a small change in an environmental variable can trigger an abrupt transformation in the system.

Small changes in ecosystems can trigger major shifts if thresholds are crossed.
In my new blog, I explain:
1) What ecological thresholds are
2) Why do they matter in conservation
3) How to identify them
Read: www.vanwildlife.com/thresholds/
#Ecology #Conservation

How do jaguars move across human-modified landscapes? I wrote about it on my blog, and the topic was also featured on Brazilian TV!
👉 www.vanwildlife.com/jaguarmoveme...

#JaguarConservation #MovementEcology

Spatial Cross-Validation: Concepts, Importance, and Key Steps - Van Wildlife Learn what spatial cross-validation is, why it matters for predictive models using geospatial data, and how to implement it in R.

Still relevant! 🐾
I wrote a piece on cross-validation for ecological models some time ago, and many of you still ask about it. Take a look:
👉 www.vanwildlife.com/cross-valida...
Feedback is always welcome!
#ecology #rstats #spatialecology #conservation

Co-Authoring with Clarity: Respectful and Effective Collaboration Learn about co-authoring with clarity and respect. Explore: roles, author order, inclusion, and collaborating effectively in academia.

📢 New blog post!
Ever struggled with authorship in science?
Here are key reflections & questions to ask before saying “yes” to co-authorship. For early-career researchers, mentors & collaborators.
🔗 www.vanwildlife.com/co-authorship/
#SciComm #AuthorshipMatters #ResearchEthics

Jaguar Habitat Selection in the Anthropocene - Van Wildlife Explore jaguar habitat selection in human-modified landscapes, revealing adaptive behaviors and implications for conservation strategies.

New on VanWildlife:
What happens when jaguars live in landscapes shaped by humans?
Forests, water, croplands and even roads play key roles.
Sex and circadian rhythms make a difference.
Is this a story of coexistence?

📖 www.vanwildlife.com/jaguarhabita...

#Conservation #Jaguars #MovementEcology

🚨New preprint out!
“Ecological traits explain wild felid responses to human-modified landscapes in Brazil” is now available on EcoEvoRxiv
Check it out & share if you work on carnivores, roads, or conservation planning 🐆🌎
📄 doi.org/10.32942/X25...

Hace unas semanas, una colega del departamento @laranavesalegre.bsky.social y otros investigadores sacaron un monográfico sobre fototrampeo en la revista @ecosistemas-aeet.bsky.social. Los artículos están en español. Podéis echarle un vistazo aquí:
www.revistaecosistemas.net/index.php/ec...

New review out in J Anim Ecol!
We explore how to predict animal movements in human-modified environments, highlighting the need for mechanistic models to guide conservation.
📄 doi.org/10.1111/1365...
#MovementEcology #Anthropocene

Hello, Could I be added? I work with jaguar movement. Thanks

Nuestro próximo monográfico sobre fototrampeo se publicará dentro de muy poco. ¡En nuestra página web ya podéis leer 4 de los artículos que se incluirán en el monográfico! 🦡🦆🐈
revistaecosistemas.net/index.php/ec...

🚨 Shrew paper alert! 🚨

Our latest study found that brain size changes stayed on track, but behavior? 🤔 Not so much❗
Captivity makes shrews hyperactive and less motivated to learn, hinting at chronic stress.
🐾 Curious? Full paper here: doi.org/10.1098/rsos...
#Shrews
@mpi-animalbehav.bsky.social

Reviewing masterclass: how to review a manuscript for a journal If you are interested in publishing scientific articles or getting involved in publishing, this insightful workshop about reviewing articles

Are you interested in learning more about the publishing process?
I am running two workshops with
@mammalsocietyyouth.bsky.social in April and May on reviewing articles and how to publish a literature review. Sign up here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reviewing-...

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-an...

✨ Nature SPAM Filter, launched this week, is an easy and fun reading-based project to help wildlife globally. Look at real newspaper article titles from archives and complete a simple yes-or-no task to identify animals and wildlife in the news.

Try it here: www.zooniverse.org/projects/dve...

Do interactions between hyaenas and lions impact how they select habitat?

GPS-collar data reveals hyaenas don't avoid areas used by lions and may even be attracted to lions because of scavenging opportunities.

Study by Andrew Loveridge and David Macdonald 👉 bit.ly/41hn02a

@biology.ox.ac.uk

GitHub - benjamin-rosenbaum/bayesian-intro: Introduction to Bayesian statistics Introduction to Bayesian statistics. Contribute to benjamin-rosenbaum/bayesian-intro development by creating an account on GitHub.

I completely re-worked my course "Introduction to Bayesian statistics with brms" and taught it for the 1st time this week. It is meant as a tutorial for ecologists, but should be general enough for other sciences as well
github.com/benjamin-ros...
#stats #Rstats #brms #Stan #Bayesian

three polar bears in the snow

Look for the bear necessities 🐻

Polar bears are found across the arctic, however limited movement data has been collected on males as their necks are wider than their heads, and cannot be radio collared. 🤖

Explore >9.3k polar bear records: 🔗www.gbif.org/species...

#InternationalPolarBearDay