Animal migration in the Anthropocene : threats and mitigation options

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Animal migration has fascinated scientists and the public alike for centuries, yet migratory animals are facing diverse threats that could lead to their demise. The Anthropocene is characterised by the reality that humans are the dominant force on Earth, having manifold negative effects on biodiversity and ecosystem function. Considerable research focus has been given to assessing anthropogenic impacts on the numerical abundance of species/populations, whereas relatively less attention has been devoted to animal migration. However, there are clear linkages, for example, where human-driven impacts on migration behaviour can lead to population/species declines or even extinction. Here, we explore anthropogenic threats to migratory animals (in all domains - aquatic, terrestrial, and aerial) using International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Threat Taxonomy classifications. We reveal the diverse threats (e.g. human development, disease, invasive species, climate change, exploitation, pollution) that impact migratory wildlife in varied ways spanning taxa, life stages and type of impact (e.g. from direct mortality to changes in behaviour, health, and physiology). Notably, these threats often interact in complex and unpredictable ways to the detriment of wildlife, further complicating management. Fortunately, we are beginning to identify strategies for conserving and managing migratory animals in the Anthropocene. We provide a set of strategies that, if embraced, have the potential to ensure that migratory animals, and the important ecological functions sustained by migration, persist.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Biological reviews of the Cambridge Philosophical Society - (2024) vom: 04. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Cooke, Steven J [VerfasserIn]
Piczak, Morgan L [VerfasserIn]
Singh, Navinder J [VerfasserIn]
Åkesson, Susanne [VerfasserIn]
Ford, Adam T [VerfasserIn]
Chowdhury, Shawan [VerfasserIn]
Mitchell, Greg W [VerfasserIn]
Norris, D Ryan [VerfasserIn]
Hardesty-Moore, Molly [VerfasserIn]
McCauley, Douglas [VerfasserIn]
Hammerschlag, Neil [VerfasserIn]
Tucker, Marlee A [VerfasserIn]
Horns, Joshua J [VerfasserIn]
Reisinger, Ryan R [VerfasserIn]
Kubelka, Vojtěch [VerfasserIn]
Lennox, Robert J [VerfasserIn]

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Animal movement
Biodiversity
Conservation
Journal Article
Natural resources management
Phenology
Wildlife biology

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Date Revised 04.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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doi:

10.1111/brv.13066

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NLM369275829