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History of Marine Animal Populations. The History of Marine Animal Populations (HMAP) is an international, interdisciplinary research initiative. It comprises the historical component of the Census of Marine Life and is designed to measure and explain patterns of long-term change in the diversity, distribution and abundance of life in the oceans .
Melanesia. Fiji. Irian Jaya (ID) New Caledonia (FR) Northern Torres Strait islands (AU) East Timor. Papua New Guinea. Bismarck Archipelago. Solomon Islands.
A biome ( / ˈbaɪ.oʊm /) is a distinct geographical region with specific climate, vegetation, and animal life. It consists of a biological community that has formed in response to its physical environment and regional climate. [1] [2] Biomes may span more than one continent. A biome encompasses multiple ecosystems within its boundaries.
This category has the following 14 subcategories, out of 14 total. Endemic fauna by region (17 C) Invertebrates by region (13 C) Vertebrates by region (9 C)
The ecology of the Great Plains is diverse, largely owing to their great size. Differences in rainfall, elevation, and latitude create a variety of habitats including short grass, mixed grass, and tall-grass prairies, and riparian ecosystems. [1] The Great Plains extend from Mexico in the south through the central United States to central Canada.
The wildlife of Cameroon is composed of its flora and fauna. Bordering Nigeria, it is considered one of the wettest parts of Africa and records Africa's second highest concentration of biodiversity. [1] [2] To preserve its wildlife, Cameroon has more than 20 protected reserves comprising national parks, zoos, forest reserves and sanctuaries.
The wild guanaco is a close relative of the domestic llama [1] The fauna of the Andes, a mountain range in South America, is large and diverse. As well as a huge variety of flora, the Andes contain many different animal species. With almost 1,000 species, of which roughly 2/3 are endemic to the region, the Andes are the most important region in ...
The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals, also known as the Convention on Migratory Species ( CMS) or the Bonn Convention, is an international agreement that aims to conserve migratory species throughout their ranges. [1] The agreement was signed under the auspices of the United Nations Environment Programme and ...