Aim To assess the extent to which humans have reshaped Earth's biodiversity, by estimating
natural ranges of all late Quaternary mammalian species, and to compare diversity patterns …

It has been argued that we have now entered the Anthropocene, a proposed epoch in which
humans are having a dominant impact on the Earth system. While some geologists have …

Theropithecus oswaldi darti, as currently understood, is the oldest Theropithecus taxon in
the fossil record and the earliest subspecies in the Theropithecus oswaldi lineage …

Understanding the complex role of large‐bodied mammals in contemporary ecosystems and
the likely consequences of their continued decline is essential for effective management of …

The grey wolf (Canis lupus) expanded its range across Holarctic regions during the late
Pleistocene. Consequently, most grey wolves share recent (< 100,000 years ago) maternal …

Drawing upon invasion biology and the latest archaeological, skeletal and environment
evidence, From Arabia to the Pacific documents the migration of humans into Asia, and …

The prehistoric archaeology of Sri Lanka is of considerable significance for investigations of
the evolution, dispersal and adaptation of our species within a variety of environments …

Small-sized protected areas face increasing pressures from developmental activities and
are often rendered inadequate and isolated to conserve wide-ranging species. However, in …

The Indian subcontinent lies on a key east-west corridor for hominin expansions across
Asia, which has led to it playing a prominent role in debate surrounding the dispersal of …

Background The evolutionary history of the Old World monkey tribe Papionini comprising the
genera Macaca, Mandrillus, Cercocebus, Lophocebus, Theropithecus, Rungwecebus and …