Animal Conservation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 28, 2025
Abstract
To
supply
the
high
demand
for
wildlife
as
exotic
pets,
animals
may
be
illegally
and
unsustainably
harvested
from
wild
laundered
captive
bred.
Consequently,
there
is
considerable
interest
in
forensic
tools
that
are
capable
of
verifying
origins.
Stable
isotope
analysis
an
emerging
tool
origins
by
identifying
key
differences
dietary
intake.
While
previous
studies
have
effectively
classified
their
stable
ratios,
these
often
limited
to
species
with
small
population
sizes
geographic
ranges,
masking
potential
variation
caused
different
environments
diets.
We
tested
accuracy
carbon
(δ
13
C)
nitrogen
15
N)
analyses
verify
using
bird
common
pet
trade,
widespread
distributions
generalist
Through
a
citizen
science
project
South
Australia,
we
collected
naturally
dropped
feathers
four
native
Australian
cockatoo
(Cacatuidae)
species:
Galahs
(
Eolophus
roseicapilla
);
three
Cacatua
species;
sulphur‐crested
cockatoos
galerita
),
little
corellas
C.
sanguinea
)
long‐billed
Corellas
tenuirostris
).
compared
ratios
birds
calculated
classification
isotopes
determine
origin.
values
were
significantly
between
adult
birds,
where
had
higher
δ
C
N
than
birds.
Captive
individual
could
relatively
(88%).
However,
showed
low
repeatability
large
overlaps
origin
groups,
which
reduced
(74%).
can
trade;
however,
before
on‐ground
implementation,
recommend
diets
across
species'
geographical
range
more
thoroughly
investigated
better
understand
explain
full
possible
values.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
380(1925)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Culture-group-typical
behaviour
shared
by
community
members
that
rely
on
socially
learned
and
transmitted
information-can
drive
animal
adaptations
to
local
environments
thus
has
the
potential
of
generating
specialized
behavioural
tactics
solve
fundamental
life
challenges,
including
capturing
prey.
However,
as
human
activities
rapidly
change
world
in
unprecedented
ways,
foraging
cultures
may
no
longer
represent
optimal
solutions
environments.
Odontocetes
(toothed
whales,
dolphins
porpoises)
are
particular
concern
because
they
learned,
habitats
highly
affected
activities.
We
present
a
global
inventory
odontocete
evaluate
their
cultural
underpinnings,
vulnerability
human-induced
threats
how
this
knowledge
can
inform
safeguards.
Our
synthesis
reveals
diverse
repertoire-190
cases
36
21
species-but
highlights
linkages
between
culture
anthropogenic
impacts
generally
obscured
dearth
data
individual
identity,
social
associations
diffusion.
By
identifying
patterns,
gaps
common
foraging,
our
review
guide
long-term
research
towards
understanding
ecological
evolutionary
drivers.
This
crucial
first
step
designing
policies
mitigate
marine
ultimately
protect
repertoires
contribute
survival.This
article
is
part
theme
issue
'Animal
culture:
conservation
changing
world'.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
380(1925)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Over
40%
of
bird
species
learn
their
vocalizations
from
conspecifics.
Avian
therefore
represent
one
the
most
pervasive
and
quantifiable
examples
culturally
acquired
behaviour
that
evolves
is
maintained
within
populations
through
conformity
selection.
We
review
research
exploring
loss
vocal
culture
in
wild
birds
synthesize
how
this
may
occur
three
processes,
defined
as
erosion/fragmentation,
divergence
convergence.
discuss
potential
to
conserve
avian
cultures
captivity,
using
regent
honeyeater
Anthochaera
phrygia
a
case
study.
Given
current
rates
global
biodiversity
decline,
we
predict
more
will
emerge
future.
There
need,
therefore,
for
better
understanding
(i)
birds;
(ii)
what
factors
predispose
culture;
(iii)
fitness
costs
culture,
including
population
size
or
density
range
which
be
greatest;
(iv)
can
best
conserved
restored.
This
knowledge
could
then
inform
management
actions
such
diversity
world's
generations
come.This
article
part
theme
issue
'Animal
culture:
conservation
changing
world'.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
380(1925)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
The
behaviour
of
both
humans
and
wildlife
is
central
to
the
conservation
biodiversity
because
requires
human
actions
at
multiple
scales.
In
species
with
evidence
socially
learned
culture,
juxtaposition
animal
culture
increases
complexity
human-wildlife
interactions
their
investigation
but
also
offers
opportunities
mitigate
negative
interactions.
this
paper,
we
consider
language
used
analyse
human-animal
review
effect
behaviours
on
those
We
investigate
how
knowledge
theory
from
behavioural
studies
can
be
negotiate
complex
between
wildlife,
providing
specific
examples
mined
for
developing
policies
regarding
highlight
that
are
such
a
key
target
conservation.
Integrating
social
learning
into
research
scope
leverage
gaps,
misconceptions
concerns
targeted,
relevant
meaningful.This
article
part
theme
issue
'Animal
culture:
in
changing
world'.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
380(1925)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
There
is
now
abundant
evidence
for
a
role
of
social
learning
and
culture
in
shaping
behaviour
range
avian
species
across
multiple
contexts,
from
migration
routes
geese
foraging
crows,
to
passerine
song.
Recent
emerging
has
further
linked
fitness
outcomes
some
birds,
highlighting
its
potential
importance
conservation.
Here,
we
first
summarize
the
state
knowledge
on
focusing
best-studied
contexts
migration,
foraging,
predation
We
identify
extensive
gaps
taxa
but
argue
that
existing
suggests
that:
(i)
are
taxonomically
clustered
(ii)
reliance
one
behavioural
domain
does
not
predict
others.
Together,
use
this
build
predictive
framework
aid
conservationists
species-specific
decision-making
under
imperfect
knowledge.
Second,
review
link
between
conservation
birds.
understanding
which
behaviours
birds
likely
learn
socially
can
help
refine
strategies,
improving
trajectories
threatened
populations.
Last,
present
practical
steps
how
consideration
be
integrated
into
actions
including
reintroductions,
translocations
captive
breeding
programmes.This
article
part
theme
issue
'Animal
culture:
changing
world'.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
380(1925)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Animal
cultures
have
been
recognized
by
researchers
since
the
mid-twentieth
century,
with
research
interest
growing
over
past
few
decades.
Recently,
we
realized
that
animal
important
ecological
consequences,
shaping
mating
preferences,
adaptation
to
urban
environments
and
persistence
of
migration
routes.
The
study
culture
therefore
transcends
traditional,
curiosity-driven
research;
it
has
real-world
conservation
relevance.
This
review
centres
on
in
fishes
its
intersection
conservation.
Culture
depends
upon
social
learning,
a
large
literature
establishes
exhibit
learning
diverse
range
contexts.
Moreover,
laboratory
experiments
demonstrate
capacity
for
fishes,
while
studies
wild
populations
provide
evidence
natural
cultures,
specifically
maintenance
traditional
routes
some
reef
fishes.
Here,
argue
such
are
likely
more
widespread
but
overlooked
should
be
target
wider
effort.
We
also
there
is
greater
scope
leverage
findings
from
fish
cultural
transmission
better
equip
reintroduced
stocks
behaviours
might
enhance
post-release
survival.
Fish
warrant
investigation
their
own
right
potential
inform
how
understand
conserve
widely.This
article
part
theme
issue
'Animal
culture:
changing
world'.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
380(1925)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
There
is
increasing
evidence
that
habitat
decline
via
fragmentation
or
species
loss
can
lead
to
of
cultural
diversity,
complexity
richness
in
non-human
animals.
For
example,
a
reduction
local
bird
leads
lyrebirds
sing
fewer
complex
songs,
while
great
apes
living
fragmented
landscapes
have
smaller
repertoires.
However,
the
link
between
animal
culture
and
ecology
remains
understudied,
potentially
interactions
ongoing
ecological
change
are
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
review
current
state
knowledge
on
how
influences
culture,
focusing
vocal
communication
foraging
behaviour.
We
identify
key
factors
affecting
patterning,
including
direct
effects
(e.g.
environmental
variability)
indirect
connectivity).
then
emerging
for
identifying
three
major
threatening
processes:
fragmentation,
degradation
urbanization.
Finally,
develop
predictive
framework
effect
these
processes
highlight
diversity
fitness
costs
with
conservation
implications.This
article
part
theme
issue
'Animal
culture:
changing
world'.
Science,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
373(6553), С. 456 - 460
Опубликована: Июль 22, 2021
Birds
in
the
bin
It
is
by
now
well
accepted
that
humans
are
not
only
animal
to
have
complex
culture,
and
we
also
found
ecological
novelty
can
lead
cultural
innovation.
Klump
et
al.
documented
emergence
of
an
evolving
set
behaviors
response
human-generated
resources,
specifically
garbage
bins,
sulphur-crested
cockatoos.
This
finding
both
documents
existence
spread
foraging
culture
among
parrots,
a
lineage
known
for
high-level
cognitive
function,
illuminates
how
innovation
regional
distinct
variations.
Science
,
abe7808,
this
issue
p.
456
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
120(15)
Опубликована: Апрель 5, 2023
Addressing
climate
change
and
biodiversity
loss
will
be
the
defining
ecological,
political,
humanitarian
challenge
of
our
time.
Alarmingly,
policymakers
face
a
narrowing
window
opportunity
to
prevent
worst
impacts,
necessitating
complex
decisions
about
which
land
set
aside
for
preservation.
Yet,
ability
make
these
is
hindered
by
limited
capacity
predict
how
species
respond
synergistic
drivers
extinction
risk.
We
argue
that
rapid
integration
biogeography
behavioral
ecology
can
meet
challenges
because
distinct,
yet
complementary
levels
biological
organization
they
address,
scaling
from
individuals
populations,
communities
continental
biotas.
This
union
disciplines
advance
efforts
biodiversity’s
responses
habitat
through
deeper
understanding
biotic
interactions
other
behaviors
modulate
risk,
populations
impact
in
are
embedded.
Fostering
mobilization
expertise
across
critical
step
toward
slowing
loss.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
380(1925)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Social
learning,
information
transmission
and
culture
play
vital
roles
in
the
lives
of
social
animals,
influencing
their
survival,
reproduction
ability
to
adapt
changing
environments.
However,
effect
anthropogenic
disturbances
on
these
processes
is
poorly
understood
free-living
animals.
To
investigate
impact
disturbance
learning
transmission,
we
simulated
individual
removal
from
contact
networks
derived
long-term
behavioural
datasets.
We
simulate
effects
network
efficiency
for
three
group-living
species-yellow
baboons
(Papio
cynocephalus),
African
savanna
elephants
(Loxodonta
africana)
Indo-Pacific
bottlenose
dolphins
(Tursiops
aduncus).
reveal
how
removals
key
positions
reduce
efficiency.
groups
with
high
levels
innovation
may
cope
structures.
These
findings
highlight
importance
protecting
individuals
preserve
group
structure
role
possibly
mitigating
fitness
costs
removals.
Identifying
safeguarding
that
drive
can
a
group's
susceptibility
threats
promote
cultural
resilience
animals
world.
emerging
trends
contribute
growing
understanding
conservation
interventions
critical
animals.This
article
part
theme
issue
'Animal
culture:
world'.