A checklist for maximizing reproducibility of ecological niche models
X Feng, DS Park, C Walker, AT Peterson… - Nature Ecology & …, 2019 - nature.com
Reporting specific modelling methods and metadata is essential to the reproducibility of
ecological studies, yet guidelines rarely exist regarding what information should be noted …
ecological studies, yet guidelines rarely exist regarding what information should be noted …
Niche estimation above and below the species level
Ecological niches reflect not only adaptation to local circumstances but also the tendency of
related lineages to share environmental tolerances. As a result, information on phylogenetic …
related lineages to share environmental tolerances. As a result, information on phylogenetic …
Climatic niche shifts in introduced species
Predictions of future biological invasions often rely on the assumption that introduced
species establish only under climatic conditions similar to those in their native range. To …
species establish only under climatic conditions similar to those in their native range. To …
Red List assessment of amphibian species of Ecuador: A multidimensional approach for their conservation
Ecuador is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, but faces severe pressures and
threats to its natural ecosystems. Numerous species have declined and require to be …
threats to its natural ecosystems. Numerous species have declined and require to be …
The fate of Madagascar's rainforest habitat
Madagascar has experienced extensive deforestation and overharvesting, and
anthropogenic climate change will compound these pressures. Anticipating these threats to …
anthropogenic climate change will compound these pressures. Anticipating these threats to …
Multi-scale habitat modelling and predicting change in the distribution of tiger and leopard using random forest algorithm
Tigers and leopards have experienced considerable declines in their population due to
habitat loss and fragmentation across their historical ranges. Multi-scale habitat suitability …
habitat loss and fragmentation across their historical ranges. Multi-scale habitat suitability …
Intraspecific differentiation: Implications for niche and distribution modelling
Aim Mounting evidence suggests that failure of species distribution models to integrate local
adaptation hinders our ability to predict distribution ranges, raising the question of whether …
adaptation hinders our ability to predict distribution ranges, raising the question of whether …
[HTML][HTML] Expanding niche and degrading forests: Key to the successful global invasion of Lantana camara (sensu lato)
Estimating the distribution of invasive species and understanding the ecological reasons for
their success is crucial for their management. Moreover, their ability to invade …
their success is crucial for their management. Moreover, their ability to invade …
A hippo in the room: Predicting the persistence and dispersion of an invasive mega-vertebrate in Colombia, South America
Biological invasions are a big concern due to their potential to impact ecosystems, as well as
local people. The hippo Hippopotamus amphibius, native to Africa, has invaded extensive …
local people. The hippo Hippopotamus amphibius, native to Africa, has invaded extensive …
Including imprecisely georeferenced specimens improves accuracy of species distribution models and estimates of niche breadth
Aim Museum and herbarium specimen records are frequently used to assess the
conservation status of species and their responses to climate change. Typically, occurrences …
conservation status of species and their responses to climate change. Typically, occurrences …