The forage maturation hypothesis (FMH) proposes that ungulate migration is driven by
selection for high forage quality. Because quality declines with plant maturation, but intake …

Winter is an understudied but key period for the socioecological systems of northeastern
North American forests. A growing awareness of the importance of the winter season to …

To maximize success, reintroduction programs generally select predator‐free release areas
having high habitat quality. Past studies provide little insight into recovery efforts where …

Most studies of habitat selection by large herbivores focus on the resource availability and
interactions with other species, but neglect the importance of an animal being familiar with …

There is increasing awareness of the ecosystem engineering services provided by
recovering populations of Eurasian beaver. By modifying aquatic environments, this species …

Forest harvesting alters habitat, impacts wildlife, and disrupts ecosystem function. Across the
boreal forest of Canada, forest harvesting affects ungulate prey species and their predators …

Species interactions within food webs are driven by multiple constraints, including those
imposed by seasonal changes in the environment. Ecologically sound definitions of seasons …

Animal behaviour is shaped by the ability to identify risks and profitably balance the levels of
risks encountered with the payoffs experienced. Anthropogenic disturbances like roads …

Across the boreal forest of Canada, habitat disturbance is the ultimate cause of caribou
(Rangifer tarandus caribou) declines. Habitat restoration is a focus of caribou recovery …

For wildlife inhabiting snowy environments, snow properties such as onset date, depth,
strength, and distribution can influence many aspects of ecology, including movement …