Shifted distribution baselines: neglecting long-term biodiversity records risks overlooking potentially suitable habitat for conservation management
S. Monsarrat, P. Novellie, I. Rushworth, G. I. H. Kerley
The paper shows that ignoring long-term biodiversity records can lead to an underestimation of species niche and habitat suitability, particularly for carnivores, affecting conservation management.
bioRxiv · Mar 5, 2019Ecology