Selecting a Conservation Surrogate Species for Small Fragmented Habitats Using Ecological Niche Modelling

Selecting a Conservation Surrogate Species for Small Fragmented Habitats Using Ecological Niche Modelling

Flagship species are traditionally large, charismatic animals used to rally conservation efforts. Accepted flagship definitions suggest they need only fulfil a strategic role, unlike umbrella species that are used to shelter cohabitant taxa. The criteria used to select both flagship and umbrella spe...

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Main Authors: K. Anne-Isola Nekaris, Andrew P. Arnell, Magdalena S. Svensson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-01-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
Cinderella species
flagship
Loris tardigradus tardigradus
Prionailurus viverrinus
Sri Lanka
umbrella
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/5/1/27

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