Our study underscores the importance of timely genome-wide monitoring when a closely related species is introduced into the range of a native species, to inform conservation management in order to prevent the erosion of native genetic diversity. Leer más.
Recent reintroduction attempts into natural sites have been conducted, although success has so far been only partial. A stable population of G. simonyi persists on a small islet in the north-west of El Hierro, and additional individuals (estimated number pending confirmation) remain at two other reintroduction sites. Leer más.
Overall, this study advances our understanding of colour variation in insular amphibians and provides a foundation for further work investigating the evolutionary mechanisms and functional significance of melanism in this system. Leer más.
Novel parasite introductions are threatening wildlife communities globally. The degree of threat depends on the ecological context, namely host community characteristics and the presence of other parasites. How these two factors interact to shape the outcomes of parasite introductions is not known. Leer más.
