We studied the effect of wildflower plantings in the agricultural landscape of Central Hungary. We created large fields and smaller strips and counted birds and rodent burrows. Large wildflower fields increased bird numbers and diversity in homogeneous agricultural landscapes, while strips had little effect. Wildflower fields also supported rodents. This shows that design and landscape matter, and that these plantings can bring both benefits and trade-offs for nature and farming.

The wild olive is a cornerstone of Mediterranean ecosystems and a wild relative of the cultivated olive. We wanted to know how a warming climate might reshape where it can grow. Using records of where the tree grows today together with climate data, we mapped its suitable habitat now and in the future. Suitable areas shrink under every future scenario we tested and shift northward, with the sharpest losses late this century, making cuts to greenhouse gas emissions important for the wild olive's survival.

The gut microbiome (microorganisms in the digestive tract) is important for the health of wildlife but may be impacted by human-caused disturbance, such as land cover change. Using genetic sequences of bacteria, we found that the gut microbiomes of the little free-tail bat (Mops pumilus) in Eswatini were highly individual and may have potential pathogens but did not appear to be influenced by land cover.

We studied the growth and bud formation of an evergreen and a deciduous oak species in a Mediterranean area. The phenology of 15 individuals per species was recorded over 4 years and organogenesis in apical buds in two individuals per species over 1 year. Both species showed similar seasonal patterns, although bud opening was later in the evergreen. Summer growth competed with bud formation, and heavy fruit crops reduced bud size and flower number the following year, influencing growth and reproduction.

We studied bats on Flores Island to understand which species are present and how they use the landscape. Using sound recordings and genetic analysis, we confirmed two species, including the first record of the Azorean bat on the island. One species was widespread and abundant, while the other was rare. These findings improve knowledge of island biodiversity and support the need for continued monitoring and conservation of small, isolated bat populations.

Reproductive phenology is an essential component of forest ecology and a valuable metric for assessing the impacts of climate change. We present 15 years of flowering and fruiting observations for Australian tropical rainforest tree species and analyse how reproductive phenology patterns change through time at both the species and community level. We find that reproductive phenology is influenced by plant functional traits, including seed dispersal syndrome.

Frugivorous bats of the Vampyrodes genus are essential seed dispersers in tropical forests but face growing threats from deforestation and climate change. Using ecological niche modeling, this study demonstrates that V. major may maintain stable habitat conditions in the future, whereas V. caraccioli could lose up to half of its suitable areas. Our results underscore the need for targeted conservation measures, such as establishing forest corridors and protecting habitats, to ensure their survival.