Microbiota of the wild blue sheep (Pseudois nayaur) presents a seasonal variation due to
different dietary selection and feeding strategies from different ecological niches chosen by …

Abstract The Asiatic ibex (Capra sibirica), the largest member of the genus Capra, is widely
distributed in Central and South Asia. It is a primitive ibex species of the family Bovidae that …

Although the home range and habitat selection of animal species is among the fundamental
pieces of biological information collected by research projects during recent decades …

Mountain ungulates perform a key role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems as they are
the primary consumers of vegetation and prey for large predators. The mountain ranges of …

Climate change has led to shifts in species distribution and become a crucial factor in the
extinction of species. Increasing average temperatures, temperature extremes, and …

Gregarious prey species modify their behaviours in response to predation risk in two ways:
by increasing vigilance level or enlarging herd size. However, individuals of various sex and …

Simple Summary Wild animals perceive nonlethal human activities as a potential threat, and
they respond to human disturbances in a variety of ways: changes in group size and time …

Mountain ungulates perform a key role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems as they are
the primary consumers of vegetation and prey for large predators. The mountain ranges of …

In this dissertation, I investigate variables that promote and constrain female-female social
relationships in chimpanzees, a species where females disperse at sexual maturity, reside …

Convergent evolution provides powerful opportunities to investigate the genetic basis of
complex traits. The Tibetan antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii) and Siberian ibex (Capra …