[HTML][HTML] Beyond the “empty forest”: The defaunation syndromes of Neotropical forests in the Anthropocene
Human activities have altered the abundance and distribution of animals, resha**
ecosystems into novel and generally more depauperate configurations. Whereas …
ecosystems into novel and generally more depauperate configurations. Whereas …
Extent, intensity and drivers of mammal defaunation: a continental-scale analysis across the Neotropics
Neotropical mammal diversity is currently threatened by several chronic human-induced
pressures. We compiled 1,029 contemporary mammal assemblages surveyed across the …
pressures. We compiled 1,029 contemporary mammal assemblages surveyed across the …
Global camera trap synthesis highlights the importance of protected areas in maintaining mammal diversity
The establishment of protected areas (PAs) is a central strategy for global biodiversity
conservation. While the role of PAs in protecting habitat has been highlighted, their …
conservation. While the role of PAs in protecting habitat has been highlighted, their …
[HTML][HTML] Wish you were here: How defaunated is the Atlantic Forest biome of its medium-to large-bodied mammal fauna?
Mammals represent the largest-bodied elements of the world's surviving megafauna and
provide several key ecosystems services, yet their populations are often under steep decline …
provide several key ecosystems services, yet their populations are often under steep decline …
The Atlantic Forest
MCM Marques, CEV Grelle - … Biodiversity, Threats and Opportunities of the …, 2021 - Springer
The object of curiosity and admiration of scientists and conservationists, the Brazilian
Atlantic Forest is scientifically explored in this book. Over the 23 chapters written by 149 …
Atlantic Forest is scientifically explored in this book. Over the 23 chapters written by 149 …
Medium‐to large‐bodied mammal surveys across the Neotropics are heavily biased against the most faunally intact assemblages
Biodiversity inventories provide critical information on the ecology of natural ecosystems and
inform conservation planning at local to regional scales. Based on a systematic review, we …
inform conservation planning at local to regional scales. Based on a systematic review, we …
Defaunation and fragmentation erode small mammal diversity dimensions in tropical forests
Forest fragmentation and defaunation are considered the main drivers of biodiversity loss,
yet the synergistic effects of landscape changes and biotic interactions on assemblage …
yet the synergistic effects of landscape changes and biotic interactions on assemblage …
Tetrapod diversity in the Atlantic Forest: maps and gaps
MSL Figueiredo, MM Weber, CA Brasileiro… - The Atlantic Forest …, 2021 - Springer
Abstract The Atlantic Forest is a heterogeneous and complex vegetation mosaic caused by
variety of climatic, geomorphological, and edaphic conditions. It has long been known that …
variety of climatic, geomorphological, and edaphic conditions. It has long been known that …
Co‐declining mammal–dung beetle faunas throughout the Atlantic Forest biome of South America
The millennial–scale evolutionary relationships between mammals and dung beetles have
been eroded due to several drivers of contemporary biodiversity loss. Although some …
been eroded due to several drivers of contemporary biodiversity loss. Although some …
Causes and consequences of large-scale defaunation in the Atlantic forest
Abstract The Atlantic Forest of South America hosts one of the world's most diverse and
threatened tropical forest biota. After five centuries of European human expansion, most …
threatened tropical forest biota. After five centuries of European human expansion, most …