Reduced fitness as a result of inbreeding is a major threat facing many species of conservation
concern [1–4]. However, few case studies for assessing the magnitude of inbreeding …

Genetic diversity is positively linked to the viability and evolutionary potential of species but
is often compromised in threatened taxa. Genetic rescue by gene flow from a more diverse or …

Conservation breeding management aims to reduce inbreeding and maximize the retention
of genetic diversity in endangered populations. However, breeding management of wild …

Understanding the evolutionary history of threatened populations can improve their
conservation management. Re-establishment of past but recent gene flow could re-invigorate …

Small, isolated populations risk extinction through inbreeding depression, chance loss of
beneficial variation, and reduced adaptability to changing environments. Genetic rescue via …

Climate is known to influence the timing and success of breeding in many bird species. In
the northern hemisphere, significant breeding changes have been associated with climate …

The annual cycle of breeding, moult and weight variation in the Helmeted Honeyeater
Lichenostomus melanops cassidix, a sedentary bird of temperate southeast Australia, is …

Understanding the demography of threatened taxa is essential for formulating effective
management strategies for their conservation and for making predictions about their long-term …

Forest and woodland areas that have suffered historic degradation of habitat are likely to
have reduced populations of tree-hollow dependent wildlife. We investigated the frequency of …

Population viability analysis (PVA) was originally developed to estimate the risk of extinction
faced by species (Shaffer 1981). However, because of uncertainties associated with these …