Ken J. Norris

This study quantifies inbreeding depression in Mauritius kestrels during demographic recovery, finding reduced reproductive success and increased extinction risk.

The paper uses genomic data and simulations to show that conservation efforts saved the Mauritius kestrel from extinction but did not prevent genomic erosion and reduced reproductive success.

The paper shows that shifting baselines can lead to underestimating biodiversity loss due to changes in species composition over time, particularly in smaller forests.