Conservation behavior | conservationbehavior

Despite on-going efforts, the gap between conservation decision-making and science still exists and is hindering the success of many conservation initiatives and programs.

Conservation behavior is a relatively new field that employs a theoretical framework that examines the mechanisms, development, function and phylogeny of behavioral variation in order to develop practical tools for preventing biodiversity loss and extinction.

Relevant on-line resources:

Conservation committee of the Animal Behavior Society: Their site hasn't been updated lately but still contains a wealth of information.

Conservation Evidence: Not directly linked to behavior, but an instrumental site in bridging the gap between conservation and science (including behavioral ecology).

Environmental Evidence: Another important scientific evidence site.

Want to read more?

Try out these books:

Conservation behavior: Applying behavioral ecology to wildlife conservation and management

A primer of conservation behavior

Behavioural responses to a changing world

Relevant papers available for download (personal use only):

Research priorities from animal behavior for maximizing conservation progress

A systematic survey of the integration of animal behavior into conservation

Understanding sensory mechanisms to develop effective conservation and management tools

Using the movement patterns of reintroduced animals to improve reintroduction success

Integrating animal behavior and conservation biology: a conceptual framework