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Safeguarding Biodiversity: The Role and Challenges of Protected Areas

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Protected areas slow declines unevenly across the tetrapod tree of life Protected areas (PAs) play a crucial role in slowing down the loss of terrestrial biodiversity. A study analyzing data from around the world found that vertebrate populations decline much slower within protected areas compared to similar sites without protection. The effectiveness of PAs varied…

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Unraveling the Role of Climate Regions and Biodiversity

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The geography of climate and the global patterns of species diversity Traditionally, climate’s impact on global biodiversity was understood in terms of temperature and humidity. However, a new study shifts this perspective, considering the size and fragmentation of climate regions. The research shows that larger and more isolated climate regions support higher biodiversity among terrestrial…