Human‐mediated habitat transformation is increasingly evident around the world. Yet, how
this transformation influences species' niche width and overlap remains unclear. On the one …

There is growing recognition that developed landscapes are important systems in which to
promote ecological complexity and conservation. Yet, little is known about processes …

Aim Investigation of realized niche contraction in declining species can help us understand
how and where threats are being either mediated or tolerated across landscapes. It also …

Understanding geographic variation in the species richness and lineage composition of
regional biotas is a long-standing goal in ecology. Why do some evolutionary lineages …

Demographic attributes of discrete subpopulations of animals and plants that constitute a
larger (meta) population network may affect the strength and direction of local population …

The niche variation hypothesis (NVH) predicts that populations with wider niches are
phenotypically more variable than populations with narrower niches, which is frequently …

Protected areas are a cornerstone for biodiversity conservation, and typically support more
natural and undisturbed habitats compared to unprotected lands. The effect of protected …

A crucial step in adapting to urban habitat is switching to novel, often man-made, resources.
Switching to a novel resource can influence the dynamics of species coexistence …

Low-elevation regions harbour the majority of the world's species diversity compared to high-
elevation areas. This global gradient suggests that lowland species have had more time to …

The relationship between species richness and the occupation of niche space can provide
insight into the processes that shape patterns of biodiversity. For example, if species …