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Rolf A Ims1, John-André Henden, Siw T Killengreen

  • 1Department of Biology, University of Tromsø, NO-9037 Tromsø, Norway. rolf.ims@ib.uit.no

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Population cycles of European voles, grouse, and insects are fading due to climate change. This disruption impacts food webs and ecosystem functions, signaling a significant ecological shift.

Area of Science:

  • Ecology and Environmental Science
  • Population Dynamics
  • Climate Change Impacts

Background:

  • Observed fading of high-amplitude population cycles in European voles, grouse, and insects over the past two decades.
  • These cyclic populations, particularly herbivores, are central to terrestrial food web dynamics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the underlying causes of the observed decline in population cycles.
  • To explore the implications of these changes for ecosystem functions and food web stability.

Main Methods:

  • Review and synthesis of evidence pointing to climate forcing as a primary driver.
  • Analysis of the interaction between climate and demographic factors in inducing regime shifts.

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