How data accessed through GBIF are being used
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Vampire bats and cattle risks
Research using data downloaded via GBIF has forecast the potential spread of cattle rabies carried by vampire bats in the Americas, both under present conditions and under future climate change scen
984 occurrence records used -
Modelling patterns of deer density in Mexico
Data published through GBIF have helped devise a tool for conservation and sustainable management of white-tailed deer, by estimating the density of populations based only on occurrence data.
51 occurrence records used -
Ecological value of landscapes beyond protected areas
The Local Ecological Footprint Tool (LEFT) uses records served through GBIF to help advise companies on the most ecologically-sensitive sites for new installations, for any land area on the planet.
101 datasets used
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In search of the perfect aphrodisiac
Researchers have compared the botanical ingredients of more than 150 mixtures used as aphrodisiac ‘bitter tonics’ in Afro-Caribbean and West African herbal medicine.
325 plant species researched -
Secrets of success for alien frogs and toads
A study used records of 99 species of frogs and toads, downloaded via GBIF, to gain insights into why some alien species become established in their new environments, and others do not.
408 occurrence records used -
Responses to climate change in cold-blooded animals
Tolerance to temperature changes among ectotherms (cold-blooded animals) offers clues about how the distribution of marine and terrestrial species will shift with climate change.
142 species studied