Giraffids represent one of the most iconic groups of ruminants, yet their evolutionary and biogeographic history remains only partially understood. In this study, we integrate fossil occurrence data with phylogenetic and computational approaches to reconstruct giraffid dispersal routes and range dynamics from the Miocene to the Holocene. A dataset of 198 fossil records from 31 taxa was compiled through extensive screening of P...

Aim Fossil data provide crucial insights into past biogeographic and macroecological patterns. However, geological, biological, and sampling biases can potentially compromise genuine biodiversity inferences. Here, we tested whether fossil biases may hinder the accurate retrieval of the Latitudinal Biodiversity Gradient (LBG). Location Global. Time Period Contemporary. Major Taxa Studied Mammals. Methods We implemented a filter...