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We present here a description of the early Miocene muroids (Muroidea, Rodentia) of the Ribesalbes-Alcora Basin (Spain)
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November 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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In this paper, we provide paleoecological insights for the Late Pleistocene Neanderthal mountain occurrence at Buena Pinta Cave (Iberian Central System, Pinilla-del-Valle, Madrid, Spain)
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New paleoecological insights for the Late Pleistocene Neanderthal mountain occurrence at Buena Pinta Cave (Iberian Central System, Pinilla-del-Valle, Madrid, Spain)
The Late Pleistocene sequence from the archaeological site of the Buena Pinta Cave (Pinilla del Valle, Madrid) has furnished the following ectothermic…
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November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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In this paper, we analyse the chelonian remains recovered from Buena Pinta Cave site (Middle to Late Pleistocene), the most complete with semi-articulated specimens from the Calvero de la Higuera Archaeological Complex (Pinilla del Valle, Madrid, central Spain).
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Fossil tortoises from the middle to late pleistocene of Buena Pinta Cave (Pinilla del Valle, Central Spain): implications for the altitudinal record of Chersine hermanni and conservation strategies
The Hermann’s tortoise (Chersine hermanni), an endangered species, currently ranges from eastern Spain to the Balkans and some Mediterranean islands, though fossil evidence shows a wider past distr...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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In our last paper, we proposed a novel method for sampling bias correction in ecological niche models by estimating observer kernel densities for individual species and subsequently weighting them according to each observer relative contribution

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Species‐observer link and kernel density estimation of background points allow for sampling bias correction in bird species distribution models
Species distribution models (SDMs), broadly referring to both species distribution and ecological niche modelling frameworks, are widely used to predict habitat suitability. However, their performanc...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Last contribution! We quantified the shortfall between data integrated by transnational initiatives in Europe and the requirements for producing 48 Essential Biodiversity Variables (EBVs) identified with stakeholders for continent-wide monitoring.
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Large Biodiversity Monitoring Gaps Remain Across Europe
Transnational monitoring frameworks are crucial for tracking progress and guiding biodiversity conservation policies at continental and global levels. Yet their development is constrained by the lack...
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September 15, 2025 at 5:39 AM
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RISKY | Wildlife-friendly energy & transport infrastructure
Building knowledge and open data for wildlife-friendly energy and transport infrastructure. It offers powerful tools to analyse, and visualize the impacts on terrestrial populations.
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September 8, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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Last paper!! We analysed niche differences in two coexisting Iberian green lizard species, integrating field observations on environmental variables, body temperatures, microhabitat use, and activity patterns.
Niche Differences in Coexisting Species: Ecological Insights Into the Role of Activity Patterns, Space Use, and Environmental Preferences
This work provides novel insights into the spatial and temporal niche differences of two model species. Our findings reveal that microhabitat preferences and activity patterns are important factors o...
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August 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Last paper! We assessed the relative contribution of climate and land cover to the current distribution of 32 northern Iberian bird species using ecological niche models and deviance partitioning.
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Land Cover Constrains Range Shifts in Northern Iberian Bird Species Under Climate Change Scenarios
This study examines how land cover changes influence species range shifts under climate change for 32 bird species in the Iberian Peninsula, highlighting the need to consider both factors in conserva...
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August 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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New paper! We assessed the role of land cover changes in constraining species range shifts under climate change scenarios in the Iberian Peninsula.
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July 31, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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New paper!! We assessed the potential impacts of climate change on the distributions of the endemic Malagasy poison frogs of the genus Mantella, one of the most threatened frogs in Madagascar: 60% are predicted to lose habitat suitability extent.
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Potential effects of climate change on the threatened Malagasy poison frogs: A multispecies approach
Climate change is exposing ecosystems to novel conditions, and understanding its potential effects on species distributions is crucial. Those effects can significantly affect species with narrow envi...
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June 18, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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We built a Google Earth Engine app for for analysing species' habitat suitability over time in the Natural Park of Montesinho (Portugal). Enjoy it!!
Montrends: A Google Earth engine application for analysing species' habitat suitability over time
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Montrends: A Google Earth engine application for analysing species' habitat suitability over time
Human activities are impacting biodiversity worldwide. Biodiversity monitoring is essential to assess and support conservation status and trends. Remo…
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June 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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We developed a set of dynamic indicators for conservation prioritization based on a habitat suitability index (HSI) trend analysis of 6 flagship species over 19 years (2001–2019) in Andalucía (southern Spain).
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Habitat dynamics of flagship species for conservation prioritization in southern Europe
Biodiversity loss is accelerating due to human actions, and decision-making for conservation needs to be streamlined. Ex situ biodiversity modeling and monitoring based on satellite time-series data ...
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June 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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So happy to see this new out!!
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Una nueva herramienta define con más precisión qué áreas priorizar en los planes de conservación ambiental
El nuevo método de predicción ha sido ensayado con datos de teledetección satelital y distribución de especies a lo largo de 20 años en Andalucía y ha...
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June 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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A very special day presenting our latest paper entitled "Habitat dynamics of flagship species for conservation prioritization in southern Europe" and published in @conbiology.bsky.social at @sibecol-aeet-25.bsky.social @bigbiodataaeet.bsky.social @cienciasuco.bsky.social @uco.es
June 4, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Programa Doutoral em Biologia | Diana Alvim Pereira de Sousa Guedes | 22 de abril às 14h30 sigarra.up.pt/fcup/noticia...
FCUP - Programa Doutoral em Biologia | Diana Alvim Pereira de Sousa Guedes | 22 de abril às 14h30
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April 15, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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FCT divulga resultados provisórios do processo de avaliação das Unidades de I&D 2023/2024 www.fct.pt/fct-divulga-...
FCT divulga resultados provisórios do processo de avaliação das Unidades de I&D 2023/2024 - FCT
75 % das Unidades com classificação de Excelente ou Muito Bom
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April 15, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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FCT Mobility – Divulgação dos resultados provisórios do primeiro momento de avaliação www.fct.pt/fct-mobility...
FCT Mobility - Divulgação dos resultados provisórios do primeiro momento de avaliação - FCT
83 candidaturas propostas para financiamento
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April 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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In our last contribution, we assessed if landscape connectivity is a good predictor of roadkill risk.
Tell me where you go, and I'll tell you where you die: landscape connectivity as a tool to predict amphibian roadkill risk - ScienceDirect www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Tell me where you go, and I'll tell you where you die: landscape connectivity as a tool to predict amphibian roadkill risk
Human overpopulation, development, and consequent activities such as land conversion and linear infrastructure expansion, are currently some of the ma…
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April 11, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Our colleagues from the Infrastructure Ecology group are working on the RISKY project, which aims to implement a web platform on wildlife mortality from energy and transport infrastructure.
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Infrastructure Ecology - Projects
ONGOING PROJECTS
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April 3, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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The last contribution is out! We compiled a global roadkill dataset with 208,570 roadkill records of terrestrial vertebrates from 54 countries across six continents collected between 1971 and 2024.
Global Roadkill Data: a dataset on terrestrial vertebrate mortality caused by collision with vehicles - Scientific Data
Scientific Data - Global Roadkill Data: a dataset on terrestrial vertebrate mortality caused by collision with vehicles
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April 1, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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We just published the first assessment of marine debris accumulation on sandy beaches of Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde.
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Mapping marine debris hotspots on Boa Vista Island, Cabo Verde
Coastal ecosystems are under increasing threat, with the accumulation of marine debris—particularly plastics—posing significant ecological risks. Ocea…
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March 25, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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FCT has published the Notice of the Call Call for Doctoral Studentships 2025 - FCT www.fct.pt/en/fct-publi...
FCT has published the Notice of the Call Call for Doctoral Studentships 2025 - FCT
A total of 1,550 Studentships are expected to be awarded
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March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Our last paper is out! Range shifts could create opportunities to expand mussel farming to higher latitudes, yet loss of suitable habitat in historically productive growing areas could disrupt current mussel aquaculture regions.
Climate-induced habitat shifts of farmed mussel species
Climate-induced habitat shifts of farmed mussel species
Marine mussels are one of the most important sources of cultivated shellfish worldwide, particularly among middle- and low-income countries where they…
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March 8, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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New paper! Around half of the beaches in Cabo Verde face risks from either marine litter, light pollution, or climate change.
How vulnerable are the nesting sites of loggerhead turtles in Cabo Verde? | Regional Environmental Change doi.org/10.1007/s101...
How vulnerable are the nesting sites of loggerhead turtles in Cabo Verde? - Regional Environmental Change
Marine turtles’ nesting grounds face imminent threats from urbanisation, climate change, and pollution. In this study, we estimated the vulnerability of loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) nesting be...
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February 28, 2025 at 12:07 PM
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In our last paper, we analysed the habitat shifts of farmed mussel species due to climate change

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Climate-induced habitat shifts of farmed mussel species
Marine mussels are one of the most important sources of cultivated shellfish worldwide, particularly among middle- and low-income countries where they…
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February 21, 2025 at 9:41 AM