Phylogenetic and trait-based prediction of extinction risk for data-deficient amphibians
Amphibians are among the most highly threatened lineages, with at least 2,000 species
estimated to be in danger of extinction [1, 2]. Alarmingly, another∼ 2,200 species (∼ 25% of …
estimated to be in danger of extinction [1, 2]. Alarmingly, another∼ 2,200 species (∼ 25% of …
Global vulnerability of marine mammals to global warming
Although extinctions due to climate change are still uncommon, they might surpass those
caused by habitat loss or overexploitation over the next few decades. Among marine …
caused by habitat loss or overexploitation over the next few decades. Among marine …
Meta‐analysis reveals impacts of disturbance on reptile and amphibian body condition
Ecosystem disturbance is increasing in extent, severity and frequency across the globe. To
date, research has largely focussed on the impacts of disturbance on animal population …
date, research has largely focussed on the impacts of disturbance on animal population …
Data gaps and opportunities for comparative and conservation biology
DA Conde, J Staerk, F Colchero… - Proceedings of the …, 2019 - National Acad Sciences
Biodiversity loss is a major challenge. Over the past century, the average rate of vertebrate
extinction has been about 100-fold higher than the estimated background rate and …
extinction has been about 100-fold higher than the estimated background rate and …
Reptile responses to anthropogenic habitat modification: A global meta‐analysis
Aim The aim was to determine how reptile populations respond to anthropogenic habitat
modification and determine whether species traits and environmental factors influence such …
modification and determine whether species traits and environmental factors influence such …
Correlates of extinction risk in squamate reptiles: the relative importance of biology, geography, threat and range size
M Böhm, R Williams, HR Bramhall… - Global Ecology and …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Aim Evaluating the relative roles of biological traits and environmental factors that
predispose species to an elevated risk of extinction is of fundamental importance to …
predispose species to an elevated risk of extinction is of fundamental importance to …
Biosecurity of exotic reptiles and amphibians in New Zealand: building upon Tony Whitaker's legacy
DG Chapple, J Knegtmans, H Kikillus… - Journal of the Royal …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
Exotic reptile and amphibian species have the potential to have ecological or economic
impacts in New Zealand. Tony Whitaker, the consultant herpetologist for the New Zealand …
impacts in New Zealand. Tony Whitaker, the consultant herpetologist for the New Zealand …
Addressing knowledge gaps in reptile conservation
Reptiles are the most species-rich group of terrestrial vertebrates, yet we lack a
comprehensive understanding of their extinction risk. Only 45% of described reptile species …
comprehensive understanding of their extinction risk. Only 45% of described reptile species …
Geographic and taxonomic patterns of extinction risk in Australian squamates
Australia is a global hotspot of reptile diversity, hosting~ 10% of the world's squamate (snake
and lizard) species. Yet the conservation status of the Australian squamate fauna has not …
and lizard) species. Yet the conservation status of the Australian squamate fauna has not …
Late Quaternary reptile extinctions: size matters, insularity dominates
Abstract Aim A major Late Quaternary vertebrate extinction event affected mostly large‐
bodied 'megafauna'. This is well documented in both mammals and birds, but evidence of a …
bodied 'megafauna'. This is well documented in both mammals and birds, but evidence of a …