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Parts of a whole: isotopic difference between single keratin-based tissues and whole-body tissues of birds and mammals - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - Parts of a whole: isotopic difference between single keratin-based tissues and whole-body tissues of birds and mammals

Read the full article by Davis and @hanvanzan.bsky.social in @stacksjournal.bsky.social at the link below.

It’s #OpenAccess and passed through our unique model of collaborative peer review.

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It turns out, keratin (hair/feathers) isn't a perfect mirror.

🐀 In mammals, hair significantly differed from whole-body carbon values.
🪶 In birds, feathers showed a major offset in nitrogen levels.

Turns out keratin can be a proxy, but offsets should be used to aid future research.

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Parts of a whole: isotopic difference between single keratin-based tissues and whole-body tissues of birds and mammals - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - Parts of a whole: isotopic difference between single keratin-based tissues and whole-body tissues of birds and mammals

Read the full article by Davis and @hanvanzan.bsky.social in @stacksjournal.bsky.social at the link below.

It’s #OpenAccess and passed through our unique model of collaborative peer review.

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To study what animals eat, researchers often use "non-invasive" samples like hair or feathers.

The goal is to avoid harming the animal while still getting a snapshot of its whole-body chemistry. But how accurate is this snapshot?

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Is it safe to assume that the isotopes in a single feather or a strand of hair represent those in an animal's entire body?

New research in @StacksJournal.bsky.social by Davis & @hanvanzan.bsky.social puts this common ecological shortcut to the test. 🌎🧪🦊

Here’s what they found: 🧵

A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide

🌍 New research outlines a global recovery plan for martens, wolverines, fishers & other Guloninae species.

By synthesizing expert data from Asia to the Americas, researchers identified Climate Change as the #1 global threat to these sensitive species. 🦊🧪

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A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide

Read the full synthesis by Joanna Burgar et al. in @stacksjournal.bsky.social at the link below.

It’s #OpenAccess and passed through our unique model of collaborative peer review.

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But there is a silver lining: The research identifies that better land & water management can be an effective tool for recovery.

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It’s not just about the heat. The study also identified more threats to their persistence:
🧩 Habitat fragmentation
📉 Lack of long-term monitoring data
🔍 Low public awareness compared to "charismatic" large carnivores

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Climate Change is the #1 global threat because they have narrow "thermal ranges," meaning even small temperature shifts can push them out of the landscapes they need to thrive.

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To aid conservation, researchers used a 3-phase expert consensus—surveys, workshops, and deep-dive discussions—to identify what's actually happening on the ground and chart a path forward for conservation.

The verdict?

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From the forests of North America to the mountains of Asia, Guloninae species play vital roles as small predators.

The problem? Most are listed as "Least Concern" globally, a label that often hides dramatic local declines and ignores the unique threats they face.

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A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - A path towards the conservation and recovery of Guloninae species worldwide

Why do small carnivores get ignored when thinking about conservation?

Species like martens & fishers are important, but their elusive nature makes them incredibly hard to track.

A new global study brings together experts to map a path forward for their conservation. 🦊🌍🧪 #ConservationBiology

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So excited to share this exciting new publication from @hanvanzan.bsky.social and her lab. More coming soon!

#OpenAccess #ScientificPublishing

We're so thrilled to be partnering with @foss4gna.bsky.social on this Special Issue!

Be on the lookout for some exciting new research on #OpenSource #GIS and #GeoSpatial analytics.

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What is the future for The Martes Complex (Guloninae) in the face of climate change and ecological breakdown? - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - What is the future for The Martes Complex (Guloninae) in the face of climate change and ecological breakdown?

Did you see the new research in @StacksJournal.bsky.social that found 10 of 11 Guloninae species (weasels, martens, wolverines, etc.) are threatened by climate change? 🧪🌍🦊

We believe that this transparency increases the constructive dialogue during peer review and decreases the number of reviewer 2's.

We can have rigorous peer review and be thoughtful / kind about it. They're not mutually exclusive!

Thanks! We find that the collaborative nature helps create higher-quality science.

How well does it work for computing conferences?

We're so excited to help showcase the amazing work at @foss4gna.bsky.social this year with a Special Issue!

Be on the lookout for new geospatial research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social!

#OpenSource #GIS

Genetic aspects of interspecies hybridization between sable and pine marten based on microsatellite loci data - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - Genetic aspects of interspecies hybridization between sable and pine marten based on microsatellite loci data

Did you see the new research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social that revealed pine martens and sables in Siberia may be hybridizing far more often than we thought?

Using DNA microsatellites, researchers found that nearly 20% of individuals were actually hybrids. 🦊🌍🧪🧬

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Special Issues at Stacks Journal Unite your community’s research with an eye-catching Special Issue

✨ Did you know @StacksJournal.bsky.social partners with organizations to create collaborative & engaging Special Issues?

They’re an affordable and #OpenAccess way to share your community’s research — and we just partnered with 2 more orgs to put some together! 🚀

🧪 #SciPub

Oh -- very interesting. Thanks for sharing!

Using temperature loggers to monitor den box use by American martens, fishers, and tree squirrels - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - Using temperature loggers to monitor den box use by American martens, fishers, and tree squirrels

A new study experiments with a low-cost way to monitor den-box use by martens & fishers – temperature loggers.

By analyzing the rate of temperature change, researchers correctly identified every fisher and marten den visit—and even distinguished the two species! 🦊🌍🧪

When I started @StacksJournal.bsky.social, I thought the hardest part would be building a modern #PeerReview platform.

Turns out, it's when you're slowly gaining traction.

Some days it's overwhelming. Other days, a researcher says, "We need this so badly." It all keeps me going.

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What is the future for The Martes Complex (Guloninae) in the face of climate change and ecological breakdown? - Stacks Journal Peer-reviewed research - What is the future for The Martes Complex (Guloninae) in the face of climate change and ecological breakdown?

You can read the full article in @stacksjournal.bsky.social at the link below. It's one of the latest articles from the Martes Working Group's Special Issue.

It’s #OpenAccess and went through our new model of peer review that is ethical and transparent.

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But there’s hope!

Successful mitigation strategies include:
⇶ Landscape-scale forest connectivity
🌳 Climate-aligned reforestation
🦊 Better integration of wildlife into carbon policies

Why are they so vulnerable to climate change and ecological breakdown?

🌎 Narrow habitat preferences
❄️ Cold-adapted ranges (especially in the fast-warming Arctic)
🌲 Fragmented forests
🔄 Low adaptive capacity

From wildfires to deforestation to the collapse of prey populations, this research maps out how 11 Guloninae species are vulnerable to climate and ecological breakdown.

TLDR: 10 of 11 species are at medium or high risk.

The pine marten, fisher, wolverine, & similar species are facing more than habitat loss — they also occupy environments threatened by climate change.

New peer-reviewed research in @stacksjournal.bsky.social assesses the future of the Guloninae across the globe — and the outlook is rough. 🦊🌍🧪

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Special Issue from the Martes Working Group in Stacks Journal This Special Issue advances research and conservation efforts for fishers, martens, sables, tayras, and wolverines.

📣 Just published: Three new articles in the Special Issue from the Martes Working Group.

With contributions from leading researchers across Europe, Asia, & North America, this is quickly becoming a comprehensive & important collection.