Species distribution models

Marmots from space: assessing population size and habitat use of a burrowing mammal using publicly available satellite images
Social, burrowing mammals such as prairie dogs, ground squirrels or marmots are keystone species in grassland ecosystems. Grasslands …
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From tropical shelters to temperate defaunation: The relationship between agricultural transition stage and the distribution of threatened mammals
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Agriculture is a key threat to biodiversity; however, its relationship with biodiversity patterns is understudied. Here, we evaluate …
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Mapping extinction debt highlights conservation opportunities for birds and mammals in the South American Chaco
Habitat loss is the primary cause of local extinctions. Yet, there is considerable uncertainty regarding how fast species respond to …
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One size does not fit all: European bison habitat selection across herds and spatial scales
Understanding habitat selection can be challenging for species surviving in small populations, but is needed for landscape-scale …
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Water availability limits brown bear distribution at the southern edge of its global range
Large carnivores are among the most threatened species in the world because of their natural low densities and need for expansive …
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Assessing land-use effects on European plant diversity using a biome-specific countryside species-area model
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Assessing landscape connectivity for large mammals in the Caucasus using Landsat 8 seasonal image composites
Land-use is transforming habitats across the globe, thereby threatening wildlife. Large mammals are especially affected because they …
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Assessing differences in connectivity based on habitat versus movement models for brown bears in the Carpathians
Context
Connectivity assessments typically rely on resistance surfaces derived from habitat models, assuming that higher-quality habitat …
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Forest management impacts on capercaillie (Tetrao urogallus) habitat distribution and connectivity in the Carpathians
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Distribution and connectivity of suitable habitat for species of conservation concern is critical for effective conservation …
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Understanding unexpected reintroduction outcomes: Why aren't European bison colonizing suitable habitat in the Carpathians?
Reintroductions are an important tool for re-establishing or reinforcing populations of threatened species, and thus to restore …
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