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SynthesisZoological research2021

Species bias and spillover effects in scientific research on Carnivora in China.

Zhi-Ning Wang, Li Yang, Peng-Fei Fan, Lu Zhang

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Synthesis in Zoological research, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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4 authors.

Zhi-Ning WangSchool of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China.
Li YangSchool of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China.
Peng-Fei FanSchool of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China. E-mail: fanpf@mail.sysu.edu.cn.
Lu ZhangSchool of Life Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong 510275, China. E-mail:zhanglu38@mail.sysu.edu.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Scientific research provides essential information for conservation of threatened species. Data deficiency due to insufficient research impedes the design of conservation plans, and research bias may mistakenly direct limited resources to low biodiversity regions or less threatened species. Here, we conducted a systematic review of published papers, grants, and graduate student training on carnivorans in China to identify species bias and research gaps. Furthermore, we collected intrinsic and extrinsic features of carnivorans, and identified features that impact research intensity using generalized linear models. We found that the amount of research on carnivorans increased markedly after 2000, but species bias existed. Bears and big cats received the greatest research attention, while most small- and medium-sized carnivorans received little attention, thus showing the 80-20 phenomenon. Species with a higher level of endemism and protection under Chinese law received more consideration. As an animal conservation icon in China, the giant panda (

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CarnivoraResearchAnimalsBiodiversityChinaConservation of Natural Resources80-20 phenomenonAiluropoda melanoleucaCarnivoraConservationResearch bias

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PMID33998183
PMCPMC8175954

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