The definitive guide to all lagomorphs—pikas, rabbits, and hares. Numbering 92 species
worldwide, members of the order Lagomorpha are familiar to people throughout the world …

An animal's ability to avoid predation likely depends on its ability to detect approaching
predators, conceal itself, and seek refuge or protection from predators. Habitat, especially …

Mortality is considered one of the main costs of dispersal. A reliable evaluation of mortality,
however, is often hindered by a lack of information about the fate of individuals that …

Understanding behavioral responses of animals to the thermal environment is of increasing
importance under changing climate regimes. Thermoregulatory behaviors, such as …

Landscape features of anthropogenic or natural origin can influence organisms' dispersal
patterns and the connectivity of populations. Understanding these relationships is of broad …

Noninvasive genetic sampling of faecal pellets can be a valuable method for monitoring rare
and cryptic wildlife populations, like the pygmy rabbit (B rachylagus idahoensis). To …

Sagebrush ecosystems are affected by a variety of factors, and loss and degradation of
sagebrush habitat threatens many wildlife species. Federal land management and wildlife …

Despite the importance of dispersal for individuals and populations, little is known about the
actual dispersal process in most species. We observed 90 subadult gray mouse lemurs …

The term “cover” has been used broadly in ecology, with a wide range of meanings, from
thermal cover to security cover, to escape cover. Some habitat features could provide both …

Monitoring demographic and genetic parameters of reintroduced populations of endangered
species is essential for evaluating and informing conservation strategies to maximize the …