Vol. 1, No. 3 (2025)
Table of Contents
Role of Insects in Decomposition and Nutrient Recycling in Forest Floors
Anna Rodriguez, Prakash Mehta
Abstract: Insects are fundamental drivers of decomposition and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems. Their diverse activities—ranging from shredding leaf litter and dead wood to scavenging animal remains and recycling feces—accelerate the breakdown of organic matter and facilitate ...
Conservation Challenges of Large Carnivores in Human-Dominated Regions
Hassan Al-Fahad, Maria Elena Garcia
Abstract: Large carnivores are vital for maintaining ecosystem integrity and biodiversity, yet their survival is increasingly threatened in human-dominated landscapes. As apex predators, they require extensive territories and intact prey bases, but expanding human populations, agricultural deve...
Microhabitat Preferences of Ground-Dwelling Insects in Mixed Forests
Chen Yu, Thomas Müller
Abstract: Ground-dwelling insects are critical components of forest ecosystems, contributing to decomposition, nutrient cycling, and food web dynamics. Their microhabitat preferences within mixed forests are shaped by a complex interplay of abiotic and biotic factors, including vegetation struc...
Impact of Habitat Loss on Pollinator-Plant Interactions
Marco Ricci
Abstract: Habitat loss is a leading cause of biodiversity decline and ecosystem disruption globally, with particularly profound consequences for pollinator-plant interactions. These mutualistic relationships are fundamental to the reproduction of over 80% of flowering plants and underpin the st...
Ethological Study of Parental Care in Small Mammals
Emmanuel Dlamini, Akiko Nakamura
Abstract: Parental care is a cornerstone of reproductive success in small mammals, shaped by evolutionary pressures and ecological constraints. This paper synthesizes ethological research on parental care strategies across small mammals, examining maternal, paternal, and biparental care through...