Habitat distribution of major wildlife in the Sanjiangyuan National park under climate scenarios based on maxent modeling.

ABSTRACT: Sanjiangyuan National Park (SNP), the first national park established in China, plays a pivotal role in conserving biodiversity on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. This study investigates the habitat suitability and projected future distribution of four key species: the Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii), kiang (Equus kiang), Tibetan gazelle (Procapra picticaudata), and wild yak (Bos mutus). Utilizing 358 occurrence records and the MaxEnt model, we predicted current and future suitable habitats under different climate scenarios for the years 2050 and 2070. Our findings indicate that suitable habitats are significantly influenced by factors such as elevation, temperature, and vegetation health. Among the species studied, the Tibetan gazelle exhibits the most extensive suitable habitat, follo

SUBMITTER: Hu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12615748 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature