Nature's treasure trove - WWF
Of about 4,500 vascular plant species in the Alps, nearly 8% are endemic, occurring in the Alps and nowhere else in the world. The uniqueness of Alpine flora stems from the variety of …
High resolution ancient sedimentary DNA shows that alpine ... - Nature
2022年11月4日 · Our findings indicate a positive association between low intensity agropastoral activities and precipitation with the maintenance of the unique subalpine and alpine plant …
Accelerated succession in Himalayan alpine treelines under ... - Nature
2 天之前 · Nature 608, 546–551 (2022). Article CAS PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Camarero, J. J. et al. Global fading of the temperature–growth coupling at alpine and polar …
The Alps: The High Life | About | Nature - PBS
Spanning 750 miles from the Mediterranean Sea to the Adriatic Sea, the Alps connect eight countries. From sea level to peaks rising higher than 12,000 feet, with many of the world’s …
Alpine burrow-sharing mammals and birds show similar ... - Nature
2023年8月10日 · Here we combine ecological genomic, niche modelling and landscape genetic approaches to reveal similar population-level vulnerability for a keystone species and its two …
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Forming a massive arc from Nice to Vienna, the Alps are also one of the largest and highest mountain ranges in the world. Dynamic natural processes continuously reshape the landscape …
European Alpine Programme - WWF
This vision identifies the areas most important for biodiversity conservation in the Alps - the Alpine gemstones - and the natural corridors that connect them. WWF is taking action at both the pan …
Protect Alpine Nature (PAN)
2024年2月5日 · Protect Alpine Nature. PAN is a collaborative alliance of organizations committed to safeguarding the Alpine region's unique natural beauty and ecological diversity from …
Alpine Plant Life: Functional Plant Ecology of High Mountain
The book covers the characteristics of alpine plant life, alpine climate and soils, life under snow, stress tolerance, treeline ecology, plant water, carbon, and nutrient relations, plant growth and …
Mountain Animals: A Guide to Alpine Wildlife - A Place for Animals
2024年6月14日 · From chamois leaping across rocky terrains to ibex with their magnificent scimitar-shaped horns, each animal has its own unique characteristics and adaptations to the …