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Development of a Novel Mule Deer Genomic Assembly and Species-Diagnostic SNP Panel for Assessing Introgression in Mule Deer, White-Tailed Deer, and Their Interspecific Hybrids

G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2019
Mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are endemic to a wide variety of habitats in western North America, many of which are shared in sympatry with their closely related sister-species white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), whom they hybridize with in ...
Ty Russell, Catherine Cullingham, Arun Kommadath, Paul Stothard, Allen Herbst, David Coltman   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Availability bias and responsive movement during ground‐based wildlife surveys revealed by concurrent thermal drone surveys

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Methods to estimate abundance from unmarked populations of animals are widely used because of their efficiency and presumed accuracy. These methods account for imperfect detection by comparing observed data against the assumed distribution of the entire population.
David M. Delaney, Tyler M. Harms, Stephen J. Dinsmore   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Odocoileus virginianus Rafinesque 1832

Odocoileus virginianus UNITED STATES: Texas; Brewster County, Elephant Mountain WMA, Orchard Pasture (TK201564/ MT846812 / ON924889); Borden County, Taylor Ranch (TK201502/ MT846831 / ON924890); Collingsworth County, Adair Ranch (TK201507/ MT846832 / ON924891); Cottle County, Matador WMA (TK201546/ MT846825 /NA; TK201591/ MT846857 / ON924892; TK201592/
Wright, Emily A., Bayouth, Jacob V., Bayouth, Joseph P., Worsham, Asha E., McDaniel, Grant E., Hollinger, Tess S., Lacy, Vivienne A., Johnston, Emma K., Pipkin, David R., Roberts, Emma K., Bradley, Robert D.   +10 more
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Ecology of declining populations of gray foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) in Indiana, USA Ecología de las poblaciones en declive de zorros grises (Urocyon cinereoargenteus) en Indiana, EE.UU.

Wildlife Monographs, EarlyView.
We estimated seasonal space use, cover selection, and resource selection; evaluated gene flow and potential genetic barriers; and assessed cause‐specific survival rates and reproduction of radiomarked gray foxes in Indiana, USA. Our results provide evidence that gray foxes in Indiana are an edge species with relatively large home ranges, relatively low
Tim L. Hiller, Julia A. Nawrocki, Brandon M. Bernhardt, Lane K. Jeakle, Dawn M. Reding, Geriann Albers   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

32: EVEN‐AGE MANAGEMENT TURKEYS AND TURKEY HUNTERS A NEW STUDY*

Wildlife Society Bulletin, 1973
Methods for coordinating even‐aged hardwood management and turkey‐habitat management are being studied in West Virginia. The study utilizes a 20,000‐acre area (10,000 acres in control); 1,620 acres are treated as clear‐cuts and 840 are of intermediate ...
Jack Ward Thomas, James C. Pack, John D. Gill, R. Wayne Bailey   +3 more
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Field evaluations of thermal optics and tracking tunnels for small mammal surveys at airports and grass dominated habitats

Wildlife Society Bulletin, EarlyView.
Small mammal survey tools are needed at airports to help inform aircraft strike‐risk management. We evaluated thermal optics and tracking tunnels as small mammal survey tools. We conclude that thermal optics would not be a viable survey tool for mouse‐sized mammals (19‐41 g) at airfields and other thick grass habitats unless grass height was maintained
Aaron B. Shiels, Hunter Ray, Travis L. Guerrant, Craig K. Bloomquist, Scott F. Beckerman   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) prefer inoculated peanuts over whole‐kernel corn in cafeteria‐style study

Wildlife Society Bulletin, EarlyView.
In this study, we explored bait preference of wild pigs (Sus scrofa), a highly invasive species where primary removal efforts include the use of bait and corral‐style trapping. In addition, we investigated preferences of a common nontarget to identify a bait that is preferred by wild pigs and not by white‐tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus).
Justine L. Smith, Michael T. Mengak, David A. Sisson, T. Scott Smith, Gino J. D'Angelo, L. Mike Conner   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Apex predators exploit advantageous snow conditions across hunting modes

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
Advantageous snow conditions—in terms of snow depth and density—are among the most important features of the winter landscape for two apex predators, regardless of hunting strategy. In a warming climate, the knock‐on effects of a diminishing snowpack may reduce the hunting success of multiple large carnivore species.
Benjamin K. Sullender, Taylor R. Ganz, Ross Mower, Jessica D. Lundquist, Brian N. Kertson, Thomas M. Newsome, Aaron J. Wirsing, Laura R. Prugh   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Belowground effects of ground‐dwelling large herbivores in forest ecosystems

Journal of Animal Ecology, EarlyView.
This study reviews how ground‐dwelling large herbivores affect forest soil and litter globally. Effects are context‐dependent, vary among species and forest types, and remain poorly studied in tropical forests, highlighting critical gaps in understanding nutrient cycling and ecosystem functioning.
Letícia Gonçalves Ribeiro, Mateus Melo‐Dias, Beatriz Maria Paccas Saraiva, Nacho Villar, Mauro Galetti   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The politics of deer farming in North Carolina—Lessons learned

Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2016
Prior to 2015, white‐tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) were allowed to be raised and sold in‐state and out‐of‐state, but not hunted behind high fences in North Carolina, USA.
Robert D. Brown
doaj   +1 more source