A review of the major threats and challenges to global bat conservation
Bats are an ecologically and taxonomically diverse group accounting for roughly a fifth of
mammalian diversity worldwide. Many of the threats bats face (eg, habitat loss, bushmeat …
mammalian diversity worldwide. Many of the threats bats face (eg, habitat loss, bushmeat …
[HTML][HTML] The threat of invasive species to IUCN-listed critically endangered species: A systematic review
MA Duenas, DJ Hemming, A Roberts… - Global Ecology and …, 2021 - Elsevier
We conducted a comprehensive review of the research literature on interactions between
invasive species and species included in the critically endangered category of the …
invasive species and species included in the critically endangered category of the …
[HTML][HTML] Global economic costs of aquatic invasive alien species
Much research effort has been invested in understanding ecological impacts of invasive
alien species (IAS) across ecosystems and taxonomic groups, but empirical studies about …
alien species (IAS) across ecosystems and taxonomic groups, but empirical studies about …
Using the IUCN Red List to map threats to terrestrial vertebrates at global scale
The Anthropocene is characterized by unparalleled human impact on other species,
potentially ushering in the sixth mass extinction. Yet mitigation efforts remain hampered by …
potentially ushering in the sixth mass extinction. Yet mitigation efforts remain hampered by …
A global assessment of amphibian and reptile responses to land-use changes
JM Cordier, R Aguilar, JN Lescano, GC Leynaud… - Biological …, 2021 - Elsevier
Human land-use changes represent the most important drivers of biodiversity loss, and
amphibians and reptiles represent the most threatened groups of vertebrates globally …
amphibians and reptiles represent the most threatened groups of vertebrates globally …
Island biodiversity in the Anthropocene
JC Russell, C Kueffer - Annual Review of Environment and …, 2019 - annualreviews.org
Biodiversity on marine islands is characterized by unique biogeographic, phylogenetic and
functional characteristics. Islands hold a disproportionate amount of the world's biodiversity …
functional characteristics. Islands hold a disproportionate amount of the world's biodiversity …
The global contribution of invasive vertebrate eradication as a key island restoration tool
Islands are global hotspots for biodiversity and extinction, representing~ 5% of Earth's land
area alongside 40% of globally threatened vertebrates and 61% of global extinctions since …
area alongside 40% of globally threatened vertebrates and 61% of global extinctions since …
Loss of functional diversity through anthropogenic extinctions of island birds is not offset by biotic invasions
Human impacts reshape ecological communities through the extinction and introduction of
species. The combined impact of these factors depends on whether non-native species fill …
species. The combined impact of these factors depends on whether non-native species fill …
Globally important islands where eradicating invasive mammals will benefit highly threatened vertebrates
Invasive alien species are a major threat to native insular species. Eradicating invasive
mammals from islands is a feasible and proven approach to prevent biodiversity loss. We …
mammals from islands is a feasible and proven approach to prevent biodiversity loss. We …
Invasive species and amphibian conservation
The recognition that invasive alien species (IAS) are among the greatest threats to
biodiversity has stimulated a growing interest in their impacts on native amphibians. Here …
biodiversity has stimulated a growing interest in their impacts on native amphibians. Here …