Stable isotope ecology of Quaternary cervid and bovid species in Southeast Asia with implications for wildlife conservation.

ABSTRACT: Southeast Asia, one of the major biodiversity hotspots, is experiencing substantial species loss, with predictions indicating that 13-85% of species are threatened to lose their original habitats. As herbivores play a crucial role in shaping the structure of environments and the ecosystem dynamics of the region, it is crucial to protect these endangered species. Here we measure stable carbon isotopic ratios (δ¹³C) of tooth enamel samples of eight extant Southeast Asian cervid and bovid taxa, mostly listed as either endangered or vulnerable species by the IUCN and compare the results with their Pleistocene counterparts, in order to investigate their dietary and preferred habitat changes through time. As a result, three distinct categories of ecological patterns among these rumina

SUBMITTER: Shaikh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11785745 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature