Science Visualized Animals

Maps show genetic diversity in mammals, amphibians around the world

Charts provide a baseline to study humans’ effects on species

global biodiversity map

A DIFFERENT WAY TO MAP BIODIVERSITY  Maps of genetic diversity within mammal and amphibian species provide a baseline for understanding the effects of human activity and climate change on animals. 

Michael K. Borregaard, A. Miraldo et al/Science 2016

By Kate Travis

- More than 2 years ago

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Maps have long been used to show the animal kingdom’s range, regional mix, populations at risk and more.