Niche Distribution Pattern of Ruppell's Vulture (Gyps rueppellii) and Conservation Implication in Kenya.

ABSTRACT: Rüppell's vultures are critically endangered, primarily due to anthropogenic activities such as habitat degradation, climate change, and intentional and unintentional poisoning, which have led to the loss of nesting and breeding sites. To aid in the conservation and protection of these species, habitat evaluation and niche mapping are crucial. Species distribution modeling (SDM) is a valuable tool in conservation planning, providing insights into the ecological requirements of species under conservation concerns. This study employed an ensembling modeling approach to assess the habitat suitability and distribution of Rüppell's vultures across Kenya. We utilized four algorithms; Gradient Boosting Machine, Generalized Linear Model, Generalized Additive Model, and Random Forest. Data on Rüppe

SUBMITTER: Chepkirui P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11621865 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature