The extraordinary species richness and endemism of the Indo-Australian Archipelago (IAA)
exists in one of the most geologically dynamic regions of the planet. The provenance of its …

Consideration of a range of evidence from geomorphology, palynology, biogeography and
vegetation/climate modelling suggests that a north-south 'savanna corridor'did exist through …

Southeast Asia is a region of conservation concern due to heavy losses of its native habitats.
In this overview, we highlight the conservation importance of Southeast Asia by comparing …

Understanding the historical biogeography of this global biodiversity hotspot is as important
to long-term conservation goals as ecology and evolution are to understanding current …

The main phases of plant dispersal into, and out of the South-East Asian region are
discussed in relation to plate tectonics and changing climates. The South-East Asian area …

Rain forests represent the world's richest repository of terrestrial biodiversity, and play a
major role in regulating the global climate. They support the livelihoods of a substantial …

Today, insular Southeast Asia is important for both its remarkably rich biodiversity and
globally significant roles in atmospheric and oceanic circulation. Despite the fundamental …

The general dynamic model of oceanic island biogeography (GDM) has added a new
dimension to theoretical island biogeography in recognizing that geological processes are …

The history of megathermal (currently ''tropical'') rainforests over the last 30 kyr is now
becoming relatively well-understood, as demonstrated by the many contributions in this …

Great ape populations are undergoing a dramatic decline, which is predicted to result in
their extinction in the wild from entire regions in the near future. Recent findings have …