Abstract Species Distribution Modelling (SDM) techniques were originally developed in the
mid-1980s. In this century they are gaining increasing attention in the literature and in …

The R language provides most applications (packages) currently available for ecological
niche modelling. In the last few years, these packages have increased substantially. There …

This study presents the tree species distribution and habitat suitability maps in Gilgit-
Baltistan, Pakistan at 1 km spatial resolution. This study is based on bioclimatic and …

In the last years, sea cucumbers consumption is increasing in the Asian region, as
consequence more than 70% of the sea cucumber fisheries around the world are fully/over …

Species distribution modeling (SDM) is a booming area of research that has had an
exponential increase in use and development in recent years. We performed a search of …

The Andean-Amazonian landscape has been universally recognized for its wide
biodiversity, and is considered as global repository of ecosystem services. However, the …

Coastal lagoons are considered one of the most productive areas of our planet harboring a
large variety of habitats. Their transitional character, between terrestrial and marine …

Background Large carnivores influence ecosystem functions at various scales. Thus, their
local extinction is not only a species-specific conservation concern, but also reflects on the …

Interest in wildlife epidemiology has increased in recent years. The control of diseases is
critical for the survival of natural populations of economically valuable species. The present …

Species distribution models are used to describe the species-environment relationship.
These models are widely applied in ecological and environmental modelling mainly to …