The status of the world's land and marine mammals: diversity, threat, and knowledge
Schipper, J.; Chanson, J.S.; Chiozza, F.; Cox, N.A.; Hoffmann, M.; Katariya, V.; Lamoreux, J.; Rodrigues, A.S.L.; Stuart, S.N.; Temple, H.J.; Baillie, J.E.M.; Boitani, L.; Lacher Jr., T.E.; Mittermeier, R.A.; Smith, A.T. (2008). The status of the world's land and marine mammals: diversity, threat, and knowledge. Science (Wash.) 322(5899): 225-230. https://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.1165115
In: Science (Washington). American Association for the Advancement of Science: New York, N.Y. ISSN 0036-8075; e-ISSN 1095-9203, more
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| Keywords |
Aquatic organisms > Marine organisms > Aquatic mammals > Marine mammals
Endemism
Pollution
Population functions > Mortality
Species diversity
Marine/Coastal |
| Authors | | Top |
- Schipper, J.
- Chanson, J.S.
- Chiozza, F.
- Cox, N.A.
- Hoffmann, M.
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- Katariya, V.
- Lamoreux, J.
- Rodrigues, A.S.L.
- Stuart, S.N.
- Temple, H.J.
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- Baillie, J.E.M.
- Boitani, L.
- Lacher Jr., T.E.
- Mittermeier, R.A.
- Smith, A.T.
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| Abstract |
Knowledge of mammalian diversity is still surprisingly disparate, both regionally and taxonomically. Here, we present a comprehensive assessment of the conservation status and distribution of the world's mammals. Data, compiled by 1700+ experts, cover all 5487 species, including marine mammals. Global macroecological patterns are very different for land and marine species but suggest common mechanisms driving diversity and endemism across systems. Compared with land species, threat levels are higher among marine mammals, driven by different processes (accidental mortality and pollution, rather than habitat loss), and are spatially distinct (peaking in northern oceans, rather than in Southeast Asia). Marine mammals are also disproportionately poorly known. These data are made freely available to support further scientific developments and conservation action. |
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