In the last decades, interest in species distribution models (SDMs) has grown greatly. The
descriptive and predictive power of correlative SDMs is highly valued to meet the high …

Understanding species' distribution patterns and the environmental and ecological
interactions that drive them is fundamental for biodiversity conservation. Data deficiency …

The forecast for the viability of populations depends upon metapopulation dynamics: the
combination of reproduction and mortality within populations, as well as dispersal between …

Understanding the impact of environmental and biological factors on species' habitat use is
crucial for conservation. A regular presence of common bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops …

Context Exmouth Gulf is adjacent to the Ningaloo Marine Park, a UNESCO-listed area in
Western Australia. The gulf remains largely unprotected, and is under increasing …

Spinner dolphins (Stenella longirostris subsp.) occupy the nearshore waters of several
Hawaiian Islands. Due to their constrained behavioral pattern and genetic isolation, they are …

Understanding population structure and habitat use of poorly known cetacean species is a
first step toward scientifically informed management decisions. In the southern range of New …

Assessments of species distributions are crucial for informing conservation and
management action. In this study, we used ensemble modelling to explain the distribution of …

Insights into the food habits of predators are essential for maintaining healthy predator
populations and the functioning of ecosystems. Stomach content and stable isotope …

The niche describes the ecological and social environment that an organism lives in, as well
as the behavioural tactics used to interact with its environment. A species niche is key to …