World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!

D-Index & Metrics

Ecology and Evolution

D-Index
61
Citations
18955
World Ranking
2143
National Ranking
769

Overview

Bruce D. Patterson is affiliated with the Field Museum of Natural History in the United States. Their research spans multiple aspects of environmental and biological sciences, with a particular emphasis on ecology, evolution, and paleontology. They have contributed extensively to the study of bat biology, wildlife conservation, species distribution, and animal behavior.

Their main fields of study include:

  • Environmental Science
  • Agricultural and Biological Sciences
  • Earth and Planetary Sciences

Within these broader fields, Patterson's subfields of study include:

  • Ecology
  • Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics
  • Paleontology
  • Genetics
  • Ecological Modeling

Core research topics examined by Patterson cover:

  • Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
  • Evolution and Paleontology Studies
  • Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
  • Species Distribution and Climate Change
  • Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
  • Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
  • Viral Infections and Vectors

Patterson has published several recent papers, including:

  • "Effects of body size on estimation of mammalian area requirements," 2020, Conservation Biology
  • "Specimen collection is essential for modern science," 2023, PLoS Biology
  • "A revision of pipistrelle-like bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera: Vespertilionidae) in East Africa with the description of new genera and species," 2020, Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
  • "On the nomenclature of the American clade of weasels (Carnivora: Mustelidae)," 2021, Journal of Animal Diversity
  • "Evolution of inner ear neuroanatomy of bats and implications for echolocation," 2022, Nature

Their collaborative work often includes frequent coauthors such as:

  • Terrence C. Demos
  • Paul W. Webala
  • Julian C. Kerbis Peterhans
  • Steven M. Goodman
  • David W. Macdonald

Patterson's research has been disseminated through various scientific venues with notable publication counts in:

  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)
  • Acta Chiropterologica
  • Global Biodiversity Information Facility
  • Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
  • ZooKeys

Best Publications

  • The status of the world's land and marine mammals: diversity, threat, and knowledge

    Jan Schipper;Jan Schipper;Janice S. Chanson;Janice S. Chanson;Federica Chiozza;Neil A. Cox;Neil A. Cox

  • The measure of order and disorder in the distribution of species in fragmented habitat.

    Wirt Atmar;Bruce D. Patterson

  • Nested subsets and the structure of insular mammalian faunas and archipelagos

    Bruce D. Patterson;Wirt Atmar

  • Moving in the Anthropocene : global reductions in terrestrial mammalian movements

    Marlee A. Tucker;Katrin Böhning-Gaese;William F. Fagan;John M. Fryxell

  • A comparative analysis of nested subset patterns of species composition

    David H. Wright;Bruce D. Patterson;Greg M. Mikkelson;Alan Cutler

  • Livestock predation by lions (Panthera leo) and other carnivores on ranches neighboring Tsavo National ParkS, Kenya

    Bruce D Patterson;Samuel M Kasiki;Edwin Selempo;Roland W Kays

  • The Principle of Nested Subsets and Its Implications for Biological Conservation

    Bruce D. Patterson

  • Conserving large carnivores: dollars and fence

    C. Packer;A. Loveridge;S. Canney;Timothy Caro

  • Contrasting patterns of elevational zonation for birds and mammals in the Andes of southeastern Peru

    Bruce D. Patterson;Douglas F. Stotz;Sergio Solari;John W. Fitzpatrick

  • Mammalian Biology in South America.

    Bruce D. Patterson;Michael A. Mares;Hugh H. Genoways

  • Global warming, elevational ranges and the vulnerability of tropical biota

    William F. Laurance;William F. Laurance;D. Carolina Useche;Luke P. Shoo;Sebastian K. Herzog

  • Bat flies: Obligate ectoparasites of bats

    Carl W. Dick;Bruce D. Patterson

  • Distribution of bats along an elevational gradient in the Andes of south‐eastern Peru

    B. D. Patterson;V. Pacheco;S. Solari

  • On the temporal development of nested subset patterns of species composition.

    Bruce D. Patterson

  • Natural change and human impact in Madagascar

    Steven M. Goodman;Bruce D. Patterson

  • A comprehensive analysis of autocorrelation and bias in home range estimation

    Michael J. Noonan;Michael J. Noonan;Marlee A. Tucker;Christen H. Fleming;Christen H. Fleming;Thomas S. Akre

  • Roosting habits of bats affect their parasitism by bat flies (Diptera: Streblidae)

    Bruce D. Patterson;Carl W. Dick;Katharina Dittmar

  • Regionally nested patterns of species composition in granivorous rodent assemblages

    Bruce D. Patterson;James H. Brown

  • Diversification of the yellow-shouldered bats, genus Sturnira (Chiroptera, Phyllostomidae), in the New World tropics.

    Paúl M. Velazco;Bruce D. Patterson

  • Renal epithelial cells rapidly bind and internalize calcium oxalate monohydrate crystals

    J C Lieske;H Swift;T Martin;B Patterson

  • Against all odds: explaining high host specificity in dispersal-prone parasites.

    Carl W. Dick;Bruce D. Patterson

Frequent Co-Authors

Roland Kays
Roland Kays North Carolina State University
Justin M. Calabrese
Justin M. Calabrese University of Maryland, College Park
Guillermo D'Elía
Guillermo D'Elía Austral University of Chile
Ara Monadjem
Ara Monadjem University of Pretoria
Lawrence R. Heaney
Lawrence R. Heaney Field Museum of Natural History
Kristofer M. Helgen
Kristofer M. Helgen Australian Museum
Robert M. Timm
Robert M. Timm University of Kansas
Peter L. Meserve
Peter L. Meserve University of Idaho
Thomas E. Lacher
Thomas E. Lacher Texas A&M University
Thomas M. Brooks
Thomas M. Brooks International Union for Conservation of Nature

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Pursuing an online degree related to Ecology and Evolution can open doors to a range of interdisciplinary careers. Many fields, such as mathematics, graphic design, and history, share skills and analytical approaches relevant to environmental science. Exploring the online math degree options, for example, can provide you with quantitative tools valuable in ecological modeling and statistical analysis.

Visual communication is also a growing need in the sciences, making the best online graphic design programs a smart choice for those interested in science communication, education, or conservation advocacy. For students seeking a broader academic focus, online interdisciplinary studies programs offer flexibility and cross-disciplinary skills. Understanding the online interdisciplinary studies admissions and costs can help you tailor your educational journey for a career that bridges ecology, policy, and societal impacts.

For advanced study, consider graduate options like the cheapest online masters in history, which can prepare you for roles in environmental history, research, or education. These diverse online degrees can enhance your understanding of ecology and evolution, while broadening your professional horizons.

Best Scientists Citing Bruce D. Patterson

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles