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Biotropica

Published on behalf of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation

Edited by:
Jaboury Ghazoul

ISI Journal Citation Reports® Ranking: 2008: 49/124 Ecology
Impact Factor: 2.17

Ranked by the ISI index, Biotropica is a highly regarded source of original research on the ecology, conservation and management of all tropical ecosystems, and on the evolution, behavior, and population biology of tropical organisms. Published on behalf of the Association of Tropical Biology and Conservation, the journal's Special Issues and Special Sections quickly become indispensable references for researchers in the field. Biotropica publishes timely Papers, Reviews, Commentaries, and Insights. Commentaries generate thought-provoking ideas that frequently initiate fruitful debate and discussion, while Reviews provide authoritative and analytical overviews of topics of current conservation or ecological importance. The newly instituted category Insights replaces Short Communications.

TopNews and Announcements

ATBC announces resolution concerning the 'Heart of Borneo' transboundary conservation initiative
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Biotropica in the news

New Scientist, November 2008
'Invasive ant ruins gecko's sweet relationship' cites Biotropica article Invasive Ants Disrupt Gecko Pollination and Seed Dispersal of the Endangered Plant Roussea simplex in Mauritius.

National Geographic, November 2008
'Hurricanes Blow Away Bats, Spread Genes to New Islands' cites Biotropica article Population and Genetic Consequences of Hurricanes for Three Species of West Indian Phyllostomid Bats.

Nature covers the Biotropica article Attraction of Fruit-Eating Bats with Essential Oils of Fruits: A Potential Tool for Forest Restoration.

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