Sex-specific differences in habitat selection and space use are common in ungulates. Yet, it
is largely unknown how this behavioral dimorphism, ultimately leading to sexual …

As climate change intensifies and demand for timber rises, forest disturbances are
increasing. Disturbances in forests cause an abrupt loss in canopy cover and increase …

The chamois Rupicapra spp. is the most abundant mountain ungulate of Europe and the
Near East, where it occurs as two species, the northern chamois R. rupicapra and the …

This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology,
including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology …

Throughout the Himalaya, mountain ungulates are threatened by hunting for meat and body
parts, habitat loss, and competition with livestock. Accurate population estimates are …

Methods for estimating population densities of unmarked species using camera traps are
still under development. One such method is called 'random encounter model (REM)'and, to …

Studies identifying interspecific competition require the investigation of negative long‐term
effects between sympatric species showing overlap in resource use. A potential for …

Global climate change can affect animal ecology in numerous ways, but researchers usually
emphasize undesirable consequences. Temperature increases, for instance, can induce …

The methods for estimating relative abundance and density in wild ruminant species are
reviewed and insights on how to obtain reliable estimations by using those methods are …

There is a growing agreement that conservation needs to be proactive and pay increased
attention to common species and to the threats they face. The blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) …