Jing  He , Jun Li

Animal Science Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Molecular Ecology and Conservation, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 6   
Received: 10 Sep., 2024    Accepted: 25 Oct., 2024    Published: 15 Nov., 2024

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This study summarizes the multiple impacts of climate change on mammal habitats in the Amazon Basin and explores the ecological impacts of factors such as forest structure degradation, microclimate change, and wetland and flooded forest shrinkage on mammal populations. The results show that climate change has led to significant changes in the distribution range of mammals, fluctuations in population dynamics, and reduced reproductive success, further disturbing the ecological interaction network. In addition, the interaction between climate change and land use change has increased the risk of disease transmission, posing an overlapping ecological threat to mammals. Case analysis shows that key groups such as primates, large carnivores, and rodents have shown sensitive responses to habitat changes. Based on these findings, this study proposes adaptive management recommendations such as strengthening the connectivity of protected area networks and habitats, implementing dynamic conservation planning based on climate prediction, strengthening community participation and local knowledge integration, and establishing ecological monitoring and data sharing mechanisms. This study highlights the sensitivity of Amazon mammal habitats to climate change and calls for global cooperation to integrate climate science and ecological management practices to alleviate the pressure on mammal habitats in the Amazon region.

Climate change; Amazon Basin; Mammals; Habitat degradation; Ecological adaptation