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Observations of a puma predation on endangered California condors: Implications for species recovery

open access: yesEcosphere
Reintroduction of endangered species is wrought with many challenges, but one often overlooked challenge is the threat of predation of naïve individuals.
Aidan B. Branney   +3 more
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Distinguishing values from science in decision making: Setting harvest quotas for mountain lions in Montana

open access: yesWildlife Society Bulletin, 2018
The relative roles of science and human values can be difficult to distinguish when informal processes are used to make complex and contentious decisions in wildlife management.
Michael S. Mitchell   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

A high‐altitude thermal infrared method for estimating moose abundance and demography in Rocky Mountain National Park, USA

open access: yesWildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Resource managers require accurate estimates of large herbivore abundance and demography to maintain ecological integrity. Common methods to count these species, including observations from low altitude helicopter flights, may conflict with other protected area management objectives and struggle to produce precise estimates for more cryptic species. To
Hanem G. Abouelezz, N. Thompson Hobbs
wiley   +1 more source

Mountain lion museum display [PDF]

open access: yes, 1976
In envelope: "Mountain lion models." Display at unidentified ...
Ferweda, C. E.
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Predation impedes recovery of Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep

open access: yesCalifornia Fish and Wildlife Journal, 2021
Translocation of animals into formerly occupied habitat is a key element of the recovery plan for Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis sierrae), which are state (California) and federally listed as endangered. However, implementing Sierra bighorn
Daniel J. Gammons   +5 more
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Esta Canción Es Como un Río: La Creación Musical Colectiva Como Punto de Partida para la Transformación Social en Antioquia

open access: yesRevista Académica Estesis, 2023
This text describes the development of an experience of collaboration between musicians from the departments of Chocó and Antioquia who decide to come together to discuss their cultural practices, share their musical piec ...
Juan Fernando Alazate Londoño
doaj   +1 more source

Peritoneal Coccidioidomycosis in a Mountain Lion in California [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Wildlife Diseases, 1999
An adult mountain lion (Felis concolor) from the vicinity of Weldon, California (USA) was necropsied following euthanasia due to emaciation and proximity to semi-rural housing. There were spherules consistent with Coccidioides immitis within peritoneal surfaces with granulomatous inflammation and fungi consistent with C.
openaire   +2 more sources

Citizen science project on urban canids provides different results from camera traps but generates interest and revenue

open access: yesWildlife Biology, EarlyView.
As urbanization increases, wildlife increasingly encounters people. Coyotes Canis latrans and red foxes Vulpes vulpes are two canid species that have readily adapted to urban environments. Citizen science has emerged as a low‐cost method of collecting data on urban‐adapted species that can benefit management agencies but may provide different results ...
Neville F. Taraporevala   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) resource selection: trade-offs between forage and predation risk

open access: yesFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Ungulates commonly select habitat with higher forage biomass and or nutritional quality to improve body condition and fitness. However, predation risk can alter ungulate habitat selection and foraging behavior and may affect their nutritional condition ...
James W. Cain   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Evaluating the summer landscapes of predation risk and forage quality for elk (Cervus canadensis)

open access: yesEcology and Evolution, 2022
The recovery of carnivore populations in North American has consequences for trophic interactions and population dynamics of prey. In addition to direct effects on prey populations through killing, predators can influence prey behavior by imposing the ...
John Terrill Paterson   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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