# Convergent evolution toward a slow pace of life predisposes insular endotherms to anthropogenic extinctions

*PRI Rank #16 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Amphibian and Reptile Biology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #16 |
| 18m citations | 15 |
| Journal | Science Advances |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/sciadv.adm8240 |
| Corresponding authors | Ying Xiong, Roberto Rozzi, Yizhou Zhang, Fumin Lei |
| Institution | Sichuan Agricultural University, China |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Amphibian and Reptile Biology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/amphibian-and-reptile-biology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/sciadv.adm8240](https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adm8240)

## Topics

island syndrome · metabolic rate evolution · pace of life · generation length · insularity · endotherms · Ectotherms · Tetrapods · Adaptive evolution · Endemism · anthropogenic extinctions · Extinction risk · life history evolution · metabolic scaling · island mammals · island birds · physiological adaptation · mainland-island comparison

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