Released 4 years ago, the Wallace EcoMod application (R package wallace) provided an
open‐source and interactive platform for modeling species niches and distributions that …

Species distribution models, also known as ecological niche models or habitat suitability
models, have become commonplace for addressing fundamental and applied biodiversity …

Maintaining and restoring ecological connectivity is considered a global imperative to help
reverse the decline of biodiversity. To be successful, practitioners need to be guided by …

Abstract The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) estimates that over a
third of all chondrichthyan species (sharks, rays and chimaeras) are threatened with …

Floating plastic debris is a pervasive pollutant in seas and oceans, affecting a wide range of
animals. In particular, microplastics (< 5 mm in size) increase the possibility that marine …

Abstract Blacklegged ticks (Ixodes scapularis Say) pose an enormous public health risk in
eastern North America as the vector responsible for transmitting 7 human pathogens …

Climate change has profound implications for global ecosystems, particularly in
mountainous regions where species distribution and composition are highly sensitive to …

Wild edible plants (WEPs) can provide diverse and nutrient-rich food sources that contribute
to the health and well-being of communities worldwide. In northwestern Kenya, WEPs are …

Abstract Background The ticks Ixodes ricinus and Dermacentor reticulatus are two of the
most important vectors in Europe. Climate niche modelling has been used in many studies …

Species distribution models (SDMs) are an important tool for conservation and resource
management. However, managers are often interested in derived quantities such as range …