Multiyear monitoring of survival following mitigation‐driven translocation of a long‐lived threatened reptile
BG Dickson, RD Scherer, AM Kissel… - Conservation …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Translocation is used by managers to mitigate the negative impacts of development on
species. Moving individuals to a new location is challenging, and many translocation …
species. Moving individuals to a new location is challenging, and many translocation …
Unexpected effect of geographic origin on post‐translocation survival in a long‐lived reptile, the gopher tortoise
KJ Loope, RA Cozad, DB Breakfield… - Animal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Mitigation translocations move wildlife from specific areas due to conflict with humans over
land use at the site. A critical decision when carrying out mitigation translocation is the …
land use at the site. A critical decision when carrying out mitigation translocation is the …
Drivers of survival of translocated tortoises
JS Mack, KH Berry - The Journal of Wildlife Management, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Translocation of animals, especially for threatened and endangered species, is a currently
popular but very challenging activity. We translocated 158 adult Agassiz's desert tortoises …
popular but very challenging activity. We translocated 158 adult Agassiz's desert tortoises …
Habitat drives dispersal and survival of translocated juvenile desert tortoises
In spite of growing reliance on translocations in wildlife conservation, translocation efficacy
remains inconsistent. One factor that can contribute to failed translocations is releasing …
remains inconsistent. One factor that can contribute to failed translocations is releasing …
Settlement pattern of tortoises translocated into the wild: a key to evaluate population reinforcement success
A lack of long-term monitoring often impedes the evaluation of translocation used to
reinforce populations. Crucial questions regarding the exact timing and place of possible …
reinforce populations. Crucial questions regarding the exact timing and place of possible …
The importance of including survival release costs when assessing viability in reptile translocations
A Bertolero, JL Pretus, D Oro - Biological Conservation, 2018 - Elsevier
Translocations to restore populations of endangered species are an important conservation
tool, but a reliable diagnosis is needed to assess their success. We used capture-recapture …
tool, but a reliable diagnosis is needed to assess their success. We used capture-recapture …
The effects of homing and movement behaviors on translocation: desert tortoises in the western Mojave Desert
D Hinderle, RL Lewison, AD Walde… - The Journal of …, 2015 - Wiley Online Library
Translocation of threatened or vulnerable species is a tool increasingly used for
conservation and management. However, in some species, homing and movement …
conservation and management. However, in some species, homing and movement …
Translocation as a conservation tool for Agassiz's desert tortoises: survivorship, reproduction, and movements
KE Nussear, CR Tracy, PA Medica… - The Journal of …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
We translocated 120 Agassiz's desert tortoises to 5 sites in Nevada and Utah to evaluate the
effects of translocation on tortoise survivorship, reproduction, and habitat use. Translocation …
effects of translocation on tortoise survivorship, reproduction, and habitat use. Translocation …
Mitigation-driven translocation effects on temperature, condition, growth, and mortality of Mojave desert tortoise (Gopherus agassizii) in the face of solar energy …
LA Brand, ML Farnsworth, J Meyers, BG Dickson… - Biological …, 2016 - Elsevier
Given the rapid pace of renewable energy development, there is need to assess impacts of
mitigation-driven translocations on sensitive species, including federally protected Mojave …
mitigation-driven translocations on sensitive species, including federally protected Mojave …
Waif gopher tortoise survival and site fidelity following translocation
Gopher tortoises (Gopherus polyphemus) are among the most commonly translocated
reptiles. Waif tortoises are animals frequently of unknown origin that have been displaced …
reptiles. Waif tortoises are animals frequently of unknown origin that have been displaced …