Aim
Invasive species are one of the main causes of biodiversity loss
world-wide. As introduced populations increase in abundance and
geographical range, so does the potential for negative impacts on native
communities. As such, there is a need to better understand the processes
driving range expansion as species become established in recipient
landscapes.
We investigated the potential for population growth and range expansion
of introduced populations of a non-native lizard (Podarcis
muralis ), considering multi-scale factors influencing growth and
spatial spread.