Koprowski, J. L., A. J. Edelman, B. S. Pasch, and D. C. Buecher. 2005. A dearth of data on the mammals of the Madrean archipelago: What we think we know and what we actually know. USDA Forest Service proceedings RMRS-P-36: 412- 415.

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John L. Koprowski

Andrew J. Edelman

Bret S. Pasch

Debbie C. Buecher

The Madrean Archipelago harbors one of the most diverse mammalian communities in North America. We used the Web of Science literature search tool to assess the diversity of peer-reviewed publications on mammals in Arizona and New Mexico as an indicator of publications in the region. The number of publications of all mammals was lower than expected with a mode of 0 and a median of 1. Species were not studied equally in Arizona with most measures suggesting a disproportionately large number of publications on the Order Artiodactyla and small numbers of publications on the Orders Rodentia and Chiroptera. Large mammals and those found in many Arizona counties tend to be the subject of more publications. Despite the great diversity of the region, a dearth of published data on mammalian species is evidenced within the Madrean Archipelago, especially among the Rodentia and Chiroptera.

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A Dearth of Data on the Mammals of the Madrean Archipelago: What We Think We Know and What We Actually Do Know

Date of publication:

2005

Topics

Madrean Archipelago

North America

Mammals

large mammals

Chen, H. L. and J. L. Koprowski. 2013. Effects of roads on wildlife in Arizona: how far have we Traveled? In Gottfried, Gerald J.; Ffolliott, Peter F.; Gebow, Brooke S.; Eskew, Lane G.; Collins, Loa C., comps. 2013. Merging science and management in a rap

thackerk1 — Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:23:13 +0000

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Hsiang Ling Chen

John L. Koprowski

Roads are conspicuous and pervasive features of landscapes and represent one of the most significant anthropogenic impacts on natural areas and wildlife. The Madrean Archipelago is defined by natural levels of fragmentation due to geography; however, human population growth and transportation needs threaten to exacerbate levels of isolation in the region. Scientists, as well as transportation and resource management agencies, have increased their concern about road impacts on wildlife. To identify needs of future research and managements, we reviewed 29 road-ecology-related, peer-reviewed publications andgovernmental research in Arizona and compiled geography, focal species, and topic. A taxonomic biastoward large mammals (72%) is evident. Study areas are concentrated along highways and state routes (76%). Despite a prevalence of studies on wildlife road crossing, most research focuses on distribution and movements, whereas impacts at the population and community level are rarely described.

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Effects of Roads on Wildlife in Arizona: How Far Have We Traveled?

Date of publication:

2013

Topics

fragmentation

road impacts

large mammals

landscapes

conservation.arizona.edu - large mammals

Koprowski, J. L., A. J. Edelman, B. S. Pasch, and D. C. Buecher. 2005. A dearth of data on the mammals of the Madrean archipelago: What we think we know and what we actually know. USDA Forest Service proceedings RMRS-P-36: 412- 415.

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Chen, H. L. and J. L. Koprowski. 2013. Effects of roads on wildlife in Arizona: how far have we Traveled? In Gottfried, Gerald J.; Ffolliott, Peter F.; Gebow, Brooke S.; Eskew, Lane G.; Collins, Loa C., comps. 2013. Merging science and management in a rap

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