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Ringtail (Bassariscus astutus) survival in southwestern Oregon
The Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.We captured and monitored radio‐collared ringtails over 2 years to estimate monthly and annual survival rates. We found that annual survival rates were much higher within forested landscapes in Oregon than for populations in the southwestern United States.
Lindsay N. Somers +2 more
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“Milking the lions”: An analysis of conservation performance payments in eastern and southern Africa
Conservation Science and PracticeConservation performance payments (CPPs) aim to encourage coexistence between humans and large carnivores by tying payments to species presence or abundance. While there is growing interest in the development of these programs, they remain the subject of
Joseph Hamm +3 more
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Leptospirosis in Wild and Domestic Carnivores in Natural Areas in Andalusia, Spain
, 2009 Leptospirosis is a zoonosis that affects humans, domestic animals, and wildlife. Carnivores are at the top of the feeding chain, thus being exposed to pathogens through their preys.
Millán, Javier +5 more
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Beginning with a single step: A social theory of change for managing chronic wasting disease
The Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.Following opinions of chronic wasting disease management experts, we identified and prioritized critical interventions to address the disease. We developed a theory of change for the most prioritized intervention that supports the implementation of engagement or social marketing strategies to increase support for management.
Nicholas W. Cole +5 more
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Molecular Characterization ofEnterocytozoon bieneusiin Wild Carnivores in Spain
, 2017 Microsporidia comprises a diverse group of obligate intracellular parasites that infect a broad range of invertebrates and vertebrates. Among Microsporidia, Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most frequently detected species in humans and animals worldwide ...
Lima Barbero, José Francisco +15 more
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The Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.We predicted Wisconsin deer hunters’ likelihood to take an available antlerless deer harvest opportunity on a given day of the 9‐day firearm season using a combination of personal characteristics of the hunter and situational factors of the hunting day.
Meghan E. Henry +3 more
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From causes of conflict to solutions: Shifting the lens on human–carnivore coexistence research
Conservation Science and PracticeHuman‐carnivore conflicts pose significant challenges in the management and conservation of carnivores across the globe. Abundant research has led to generalizable insights into the causes of such conflicts.
Kyle A. Artelle +5 more
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ConservationHuman intolerance is a critical factor limiting both the distributions and populations of large carnivores. Using gray wolves as a case study, we synthesize a half-century of scholarship with the aims of clarifying the conceptual foundations of ...
Jeremy T. Bruskotter +9 more
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The Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.Saharan striped polecats in agricultural landscapes use many burrows (30–35 per season), facilitated by sandy soils. Burrow sharing is rare and mainly occurs between males and females during mating. Habitat use shifts seasonally, reflecting disturbance and soil conditions. Maintaining stable sandy habitats may be critical for persistence.
Firas Hayder +2 more
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The Journal of Wildlife Management, EarlyView.We estimated the distribution of the federally threatened wolverine (Gulo gulo) across the western United States in 2022, evaluated changes in distribution since 2017 (the last survey), and made inference on drivers of wolverine occurrence. This monitoring program and subsequent results are used by states to make management and conservation decisions ...
Brian D. Gerber +16 more
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