Use of agroecosystem matrix habitats by mammalian carnivores (Carnivora): a global‐scale analysis

摘要: 1. Less than a quarter of Earth's terrestrial ecosystems remain intact. Protected areas (PAs) are far exceeded in area by natural habitats that have been transformed for agriculture, and PAs too small to safeguard viable wildlife populations. It is therefore imperative understand the use agricultural matrix native wildlife. 2. In this study we seek how world's mammalian carnivore species (order Carnivora) land. We assessed relationships between agroecosystem type, traits conservation status, occurrence at sites, investigated prevalent human–carnivore conflicts anthropogenic landscapes, identified knowledge gaps. 3. reviewed 129 studies reporting carnivores which types used different species, factors may affect their these habitats. 4. uncovered records 97 wild two domesticated within 41 crop temperate tropical regions classified into four (agroforestry, tree plantations, perennial cropland, annual cropland). 5. Non‐threatened were more likely threatened species. Adult body mass, energetic trophic level, locomotion mode significant predictors occupancy lands. 6. Our results depict globally consistent pattern, landscapes related both habitat quality. emphasise rarity apex predator agroecosystems, strengthens paramount importance retaining landscapes. Understanding role matrices, influence management intensification, threshold essential prescribing ways prevent further erosion human‐modified