Reproductive Collapse of Golden Eagles in Omans Hyper-Arid Desert: Conservation Implications for Marginal Populations in Extreme Environments
Jesús Bautista-Rodríguez, Elena Bertos, Stuart Benn, Ali Nasser Mohammed Alrasbi, Naser Mubarak Rashid Al Rahbi, José Rafael Garrido, Miguel Ferrer
This study shows that rising temperatures in Oman's hyper-arid desert caused reproductive collapse in Golden Eagles, with near-zero reproduction beyond 28.3-28.6°C, indicating climate-driven functional extinction.
bioRxiv · Feb 28, 2026 · PreprintEcology