Science. 2005 Jul 22;309(5734):603-7.

Global mammal conservation: what must we manage?

Ceballos G, Ehrlich PR, Soberón J, Salazar I, Fay JP.

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Instituto de Ecología, UNAM, Apdo. Postal 70-275, México D.F. 04510, México. gceballo@miranda.ecologia.unam.mx

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We present a global conservation analysis for an entire "flagship" taxon, land mammals. A combination of rarity, anthropogenic impacts, and political endemism has put about a quarter of terrestrial mammal species, and a larger fraction of their populations, at risk of extinction. A new global database and complementarity analysis for selecting priority areas for conservation shows that approximately 11% of Earth's land surface should be managed for conservation to preserve at least 10% of terrestrial mammal geographic ranges. Different approaches, from protection (or establishment) of reserves to countryside biogeographic enhancement of human-dominated landscapes, will be required to approach this minimal goal.

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