The Canada Warbler (Cardellina canadensis) population has declined by over 60% across its range since 1966. Knowledge of breeding habitat use is crucial to the conservation of songbird species but is missing for significant portions of the breeding range of the Canada Warbler's genetically distinct eastern population. We used a large‐scale deployment of autonomous recording units (ARUs) to record Canada Warbler song across north‐central and southwestern Pennsylvania. We deployed ARUs at 664 locations in forested ecosystems, setting them to record for 2 h each morning from mid‐May to mid‐June. We used classifier‐assisted listening to detect Canada Warbler song and generate detection histories. Our occupancy models revealed six significant habitat associations. We highlight forest conditions that can be targeted for the conservation of steeply declining eastern Canada Warbler populations. Our study is an example of the gains in statistical power allowed by ARUs and machine learning methods.

Community perceptions influence wildlife‐related management and policy efforts. However, there remains limited research into population‐level social and psychological aspects driving engagement with wildlife and how this shapes support for broader wildlife management approaches. Here we draw on Australian national data to develop a typology of community engagement with wildlife based on cognitive, affective, and behavioral factors, and how they shape support for wildlife management policies. We identified seven groups reflecting different patterns of engagement with wildlife, ranging from Champions to Disengaged. Importantly, respondents who were members of more engaged groups were also more likely to exhibit polarized views toward wildlife management strategies that involve culling or translocating wildlife. Our results suggest that wildlife managers and decision‐makers should not assume that support for wildlife always translates into support for wildlife management or conservation policies. We discuss approaches to communications and conflict management for diverse social groups.

Urban development and resulting habitat fragmentation affect species populations and inter‐specific relationships. While urban ecology research often focuses on species distribution and abundance in habitat fragments, less is known about how urban environments affect reproductive success. Here, we show that factors driving songbird nest success in small urban forest patches vary with landscape‐specific edge effects and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) derived vegetation structure. Nest success declined within 30 meters of patch edge, but only in more developed urban landscapes. In addition, nest success increased along two fundamental axes of vegetation structure in urban fragments: overstory density and number of ground‐to‐canopy gaps. Hence, results indicate that forest fragmentation can generate sufficient variation in ecological conditions to create heterogeneity in edge effects and vegetation structure even across the limited urban development gradient. These findings expand to our understanding of fragmentation effects beyond the traditional rural‐developed paradigm.

The Indian pangolin is an endangered mammal in Nepal, with minimal research on its distribution, population, and habitat, especially compared to the Chinese pangolin. This study aimed to document the presence of Indian pangolin in Lamjung District, Nepal, and public perceptions toward the species. A preliminary field visit identified potential sites in Rainas municipality. Three transects were established and one active and two inactive burrows of Indian pangolin were found. They occurred at an elevation of 530m in areas with moderate crown and ground cover (26%-50%), a 25° slope, and predominantly red soil, which indicate habitat that is well‐suited for the Indian pangolin. Past rescue operations and confirmed sightings by villagers with a keen interest in species conservation further supports the presence of Indian pangolin in the area. These findings underscore the need for further studies, strategic planning, and conservation measures for the long‐term survival of this endangered species.

Methods to study small mammals often involve using baited live traps. Bait choice can affect detection of target and nontarget species. Red imported fire ants (Solenopsis invicta) consume bait and potentially prey upon small mammals in these traps. To address this issue, we set up an experiment evaluating which combinations of five bait types and ant spray influenced ant presence. We set up 200 live traps in 5 × 10 arrays across four sandhill sites. Traps were randomly assigned a bait type (n = 40) and half were sprayed with insecticide (perimeter and underneath) to serve as a control (n = 100). We checked traps over a 4‐day period, recording ant presence and small mammal captures. Ant presence significantly decreased with insecticide, and diluted vanilla spray had the lowest ant presence irrespective of ant spray. This study offers a solution to deter fire ants when trapping small mammals, even where chemical use is discouraged.