Behavior, nutrition, and environment drive survival of a large herbivore in the face of extreme winter conditions
For many species, behavioral modification is an effective strategy to mitigate negative effects
of harsh and unpredictable environmental conditions. When behavioral modifications are …
of harsh and unpredictable environmental conditions. When behavioral modifications are …
Shifts in risk sensitivity and resource availability alter fat stores for a large mammal following extreme winter conditions
For species that inhabit environments where resource availability may be unpredictable,
balance of resource allocation to life‐history traits can have heightened consequences for …
balance of resource allocation to life‐history traits can have heightened consequences for …
Spatial prey availability and pulsed reproductive tactics: Encounter risk in a canid–ungulate system
MJ Brunet, KS Huggler, JD Holbrook… - Journal of Animal …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Predation risk is a function of spatiotemporal overlap between predator and prey, as well as
behavioural responses during encounters. Dynamic factors (eg group size, prey availability …
behavioural responses during encounters. Dynamic factors (eg group size, prey availability …
A test of the frost wave hypothesis in a temperate ungulate
Growing evidence supports the hypothesis that temperate herbivores surf the green wave of
emerging plants during spring migration. Despite the importance of autumn migration, few …
emerging plants during spring migration. Despite the importance of autumn migration, few …
Chronic wasting disease alters the movement behavior and habitat use of mule deer during clinical stages of infection
GM Barrile, PC Cross, C Stewart… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Integrating host movement and pathogen data is a central issue in wildlife disease ecology
that will allow for a better understanding of disease transmission. We examined how adult …
that will allow for a better understanding of disease transmission. We examined how adult …
[图书][B] Making a Living in a Harsh World: Nutrition, Environment, and Life-History Influence the Fitness of a Long-Lived Herbivore
T LaSharr - 2023 - search.proquest.com
Nutrition is the foundation of life—without enough resources, animals do not have the
capacity to survive and reproduce. Despite its importance in understanding questions of …
capacity to survive and reproduce. Despite its importance in understanding questions of …