A5026874742- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Agricultural and Food Production Studies
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Vector-borne infectious diseases
- Agroforestry and silvopastoral systems
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Plant and soil sciences
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
University of Florida
2024
National Commission for the Knowledge and Use of Biodiversity
2019-2023
Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo
2017-2022
Abstract Aim We test a new species distribution modelling ( SDM ) framework, while comparing results to more common techniques. This framework allows for the combination of presence‐only PO and presence‐absence PA data accounts imperfect detection spatial bias in presence data. The tested here is based on Poisson point process model, which predictions population size. compared these estimates those provided by experts species. Species Location Presence Baird's tapir Tapirus bairdii...
The rapid expansion of avocado cultivation in Michoacán, Mexico, is one the drivers deforestation. We assessed degree fragmentation and functional connectivity remaining temperate forest within Avocado Belt prioritized patches that contribute most to using a network-based approach modelling different seed pollen dispersal scenarios, including two types patch attributes (size conservation). As landscape transformation region ongoing, we updated land-use land-cover maps through supervised...
Baird's tapir ( Tapirus bairdii) is one of the most emblematic mammalian species from Mesoamerica. Due to its level evolutionary distinctiveness and anthropogenic threat this was recently ranked in 34th position, terms urgency for conservation, among more than 4,000 mammals assessed by experts Zoological Society London. Despite conservation relevance there remain important gaps knowledge basic ecology species. Based on camera-trapping data, we estimated abundance analyzed patterns daily...
Conservationists recognize the value of protected area (PA) systems, with adequate coverage, ecological representation, connection, and management to deliver conservation benefits. Yet, governments primarily focus on disregarding quantification other criteria. While recent studies have assessed global representation connectivity, they present limitations due to: (1) limited accuracy World Database Protected Areas used, as may report areas that do not meet IUCN or CBD PA definitions omit...
Protected areas (PAs) are one of the main strategies to preserve tropical biodiversity. However, their viability is compromised by impacts a variety threats. To gain more integrated view how different threats affect them, individually and in combination, we analyzed spatial distribution forest loss (2010–2015), human density, incidence fires, mining activities four PAs (Cordón Pico Loro-Paxtal: CPL, El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve: ETBR, La Sepultura SEBR Frailescana: LF) located biodiversity...
Abstract Rodents are important hosts for ectoparasites, such as fleas, ticks, and mites, which means they also intermediate many zoonotic diseases. As anthropogenic environments bring humans rodents into closer contact, an understanding of host–ectoparasite ecology is essential to predict manage disease spillover risks. We aimed understand how disturbances in vegetation cover affect rodent ectoparasite diversity, prevalence, spatial segregation, host (i.e., sex, genus, size, habitat domain),...
Abstract Agricultural expansion and intensification are major drivers of global biodiversity loss, endangering natural habitats ecosystem functions, such as pollination. In this study, we analyze the spatiotemporal dynamics avocado frontier from 2011 to 2019 assess their effects on landscape connectivity, focusing Michoacán, Mexico, world’s leading exporter. Using high-resolution satellite imagery combined with deep learning based convolutional neural networks, delineated orchards other land...
Climate change, habitat loss and fragmentation, invasive species, resource over-exploitation are among the major factors driving biodiversity current global change crisis. Maintaining restoring connectivity throughout fragmented landscapes is key to reduce isolation mitigate anthropogenic impacts. To date, few approaches seek identify corridors along climate gradients least transformed natural habitats despite its importance facilitate dispersal of organisms, as species' ranges shift over...
Fruits reaching the floor of tropical forests constitute an attractive resource for a variety mammals. Study characteristics frugivory interaction can help to advance in understanding mechanisms favoring animal's coexistence. However, there are few studies focused on analyzing patterns activity mammals feeding fruits forest floor. Camera traps were used record consumption Licania platypus and Pouteria sapota by Cuniculus paca, Dasyprocta punctata, Nasua narica, Dycotiles crassus Tapirella...