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How did the introduced alpine newt spread so widely across Britain?
Was it natural dispersal - or did humans help it along? š§µš
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New data article out today in @consbiog.bsky.social presenting a set of new openly-available ecological units (or zoning) layers for Europe at 100 m spatial grain for a 18 year time series.
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New paper by Tomiczek et al. šļø
How well is freshwater #biodiversity represented in #ProtectedAreas? Employing species distribution modelling and spatial prioritization analyses for 1313 fish species of Colombia, only 25,2% of suitable habitats overlap with existing PAs.
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š Can #citizenscience photos solve the identification gap? Using trait-based analysis of >1000 storm petrels, this study distinguishes cryptic taxa and reveals unexpected cross-Tasman movements, showing how public datasets can improve #conservation and species monitoring.
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š¦ Can #SDMs and satellite #LiDAR improve conservation planning? In Peru, models for seven threatened species reveal key ecological corridors, gaps in protected-area coverage, and how GEDI data can support #connectivity and conservation.
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š¢ How connected are #GreenTurtle populations worldwide? A global synthesis of 30 years of tracking data mapped sites and migratory links spanning >5000 km, revealing cross-border connectivity and the need for coordinated #conservation efforts across jurisdictions.
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š Can deep reefs rescue declining #kelp forests? Genetic analyses showed strong #connectivity between deep and shallow reefs in cool regions, but depth-specific adaptation at warm range edges may limit their role as #climaterefugia.
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š¦ Does environmental complexity shape behaviour? Across 5 sea lion species, environmental heterogeneity promoted greater #behaviouraldiversity, while low-productivity #habitats favoured specialist strategies.
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š± Do photosynthetic pathways shape invasion risk? In Hawaii, #C4 grasses show the greatest range expansion under #climatechange, especially at low elevations, while C3 groups decline or shift, highlighting pathway-based insights for #invasionscience.
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šļø Are #ProtectedAreas effective in extreme #ecosystems? Across Tibet, stricter management and higher habitat heterogeneity boost mammal diversity, but medium-sized herbivores show high #defaunation, highlighting the need for tailored PA size and management
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Aim Success in a biological invasion often depends on whether the non-native species can disperse from its introduction site and spread across the invaded landscape. The alpine newt, Ichthyosaura al...
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Introduction and Aim The mapping and monitoring of ecosystem size and extent is critical for assessing changes in the environment. Mapping approaches typically include the use of expert-based assess...
