J. C. Buettel

Land use change drives major loss of Southeast Asian biodiversity

This study quantifies biodiversity loss in Southeast Asia due to land use change and finds oil-palm plantations cause the greatest reduction.

Dominant carnivore loss benefits native avian and invasive mammalian scavengers

The paper shows that losing dominant carnivores benefits native avian and invasive mammalian scavengers by increasing carrion availability and scavenging efficiency.

Roadkill islands: carnivore extinction shifts seasonal use of roadside carrion by generalist avian scavenger

This study shows that the loss of mammalian carnivores leads to increased avian scavenger use of roadside carrion year-round, altering community dynamics.

Characterising the spatio-temporal threats, conservation hotspots, and conservation gaps for the most extinction-prone bird family (Aves: Rallidae)

This study identifies spatio-temporal threats and conservation gaps for the extinction-prone rail family, highlighting priority regions and threat pathways.

Spatial pattern analysis of line-segment data in ecology

The paper develops a new method for analyzing spatial patterns of line-segment data in ecology, demonstrating its application to fallen log data in forest plots.

Resolving when (and where) the Thylacine went extinct

This study uses observational records and a new spatio-temporal mapping method to estimate the Thylacine's extinction date and location, finding it likely occurred between the 1940s and 1970s, though with uncertainty suggesting possible survival until the early 2000s.

Predicting spatial and seasonal patterns of wildlife-vehicle collisions in high-risk areas

The paper uses machine learning to predict wildlife-vehicle collision risks by analyzing spatio-temporal factors and identifies key predictors like traffic volume and road shape.