High human density in the irreplaceable sites for African vertebrates conservation

摘要: The identification of priority sites that ensure the achievement conservation goals is key to direct efforts. An estimation level vulnerability each area allows need urgent action. We present a systematic reserve selection for 1654 African mammals and amphibians uses habitat suitability models as estimates occupied by species. These are based on geographic range preferences species, which we collected in framework World Conservation Union (IUCN) Global Amphibian Assessment IUCN Mammal Assessment. Our results showed addition existing protected areas, approximately 2.8 million km2 land irreplaceable achieve protection 10% all mammals. This figure higher than previous from other studies. Most located sub-Saharan region. More half (55%) have high human population density; only 17% density low. therefore be conserved densely populated areas where innovative management policies will required accommodate successfully.