Vertebrates do not display consistent declines in abundance or stability with contemporary range or realized climate niche centrality
J. A. Britnell, Thomas F. Johnson, Benno I. Simmons, Andrew P. Beckerman, Dylan Z. Childs, Christopher F. Clements
This study finds no consistent decline in vertebrate abundance or stability with distance from range or climate niche centres, challenging assumptions in ecological models.
bioRxiv · Oct 22, 2026 · PreprintEcology