A data-driven redefinition of global biodiversity hotspots
X W Liu, David B. Lindenmayer, Colin A. Chapman, Paul A. Garber, R K Li, Cyril C. Grueter, Ruidong Wu, Y P Yang
This paper redefines global biodiversity hotspots using a data-driven approach, identifying 47 hotspots that cover 26.63% of land area and contain most threatened terrestrial species.
bioRxiv · May 11, 2026 · PreprintEcology