The Effects of Climate Change on the Distribution of Snub-Nosed Monkey in China

Abstract:

Study on effects of climate change on species is very popular and necessary at present. This paper investigated the effects of climate change on the distribution of snub-nosed monkey in China using Arcgis and Maxent model. It compared the historical and modern distribution of snub-nosed monkey in China, and evaluated the effects of climate change on Rhinopithecus bieti to explore effects on the distribution of snub-nosed monkey, so as to protect them. Results indicate that the distribution range of snub-nosed monkey has decreased greatly from the previous 17 to 8 provinces. The distribution trends are from north to south, east to west, dense to sparse and form several isolated distribution areas. Moreover, six precipitation variables are identified as having remarkable effects on the habitat suitability of Rhinopithecus bieti and therefore protective actions can be taken accordingly.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 1092-1093)
• Pages: 645-650
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1092-1093.645
• Online since: March 2015
• Authors: Xiao Yan Hu, Fang Liu, Ying Jiang, Da Yuan Xue*
• Keywords: Climate Change, Distribution, Maxent Model, Snub-Nosed Monkey

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