Elusive species face the greatest threat from human land use, global analysis finds

Phys.org12/9/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

Summary

A study by researchers at the University of Liverpool indicates that species that are difficult to detect are particularly vulnerable to habitat changes caused by human activities. The findings suggest that these elusive species are often overlooked in scientific monitoring, increasing their risk of decline.

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