# Global expansion of human-wildlife overlap in the 21st century

*PRI Rank #9 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #9 |
| 18m citations | 51 |
| Journal | Science Advances |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1126/sciadv.adp7706 |
| Corresponding authors | Deqiang Ma, Briana Abrahms, Jacob E. Allgeier, Brian C. Weeks, Neil Carter |
| Institution | University of Michigan, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/wildlife-ecology-and-conservation/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1126/sciadv.adp7706](https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.adp7706)

## Topics

Human-wildlife interactions · terrestrial vertebrate species · Species distribution modeling · human population density projections · climate change impacts on wildlife · Land use planning · systematic conservation planning · spatial heterogeneity · biodiversity conservation · Ecosystem services · Climate change scenarios · area-based conservation · future habitat overlap · Anthropogenic impact · range shift predictions

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/wildlife-ecology-and-conservation/2026. Accessed 2026-07-17.

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