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The Biased Interaction Game: A System Theoretic Approach to the Emergence of Inequality, Hierarchy, and the Implications for the Likelihood of Cooperation

Systems Research and Behavioral Science, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The emergence of cooperation in natural selection has been successfully studied using game theory and, despite the underlying selfish nature of the evolutionary process, a spectrum of plausible mechanisms have been proposed to determine the conditions under which cooperative behaviour is likely to occur.
Phil Mercy, Martin Neil
wiley   +1 more source

Elephant seal dive behaviour responds consistently to changes in foraging success regardless of sex or ocean habitat. [PDF]

PeerJ
Green DB, Bestley S, McMahon CR, Lea MA, Harcourt RG, Guinet C, Hindell MA.   +6 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Unraveling the impact of dog‐friendly spaces on urban–wildland pumas and other wildlife

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
As the most widespread large carnivore on the planet, domestic dogs Canis lupus familiaris can pose a major threat to wildlife, even within protected areas (PAs). Growing human presence in PAs, coupled with increasing pet dog ownership underscores the urgency to understand the influence of dogs on wildlife activity and health.
Alys Granados, Zara McDonald, Katie McPherson, David Stoner   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Home range and core area characteristics of urban and rural coyotes and red foxes in southern Wisconsin

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Second‐order habitat selection is influenced by a variety of factors, including individual‐ and species‐specific traits and resource requirements, as well as landscape characteristics. By comparing home range characteristics across individuals, species, and landscapes, we can draw conclusions regarding whether and how different factors influence home ...
Morgan J. Farmer, Timothy R. Van Deelen, Daniel J. Storm, Marcus A. Mueller, David Drake   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Freely foraging macaques value information in ambiguous terrains. [PDF]

Sci Rep
Shahidi N, Ahmed Z, Badayeva Y, Lacal I, Gail A.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Spraying drones: efficacy of integrating an avian repellent with drone hazing to elicit blackbird flock dispersal and abandonment of sunflower fields

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Multiple management strategies exist to combat bird damage to agriculture. We explored combining two tools, drones as frightening devices and an avian repellent, to assess effectiveness of an integrated method to deter large flocks on complex landscapes. We evaluated the ability of a spraying drone (DJI Agras MG‐1P) deploying Avian Control (i.e. active
Jessica L. Duttenhefner, Timothy J. Greives, Page E. Klug   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Mallard response to experimental human disturbance on sanctuary areas is mediated by hunting

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Wildlife managers often provide spatial sanctuaries for wildlife to escape both lethal (e.g. hunting) and non‐lethal (e.g. non‐consumptive recreation) human disturbance. However, as societal interest in outdoor recreation continues to climb, many areas face added pressure to allow recreation, yet studies increasingly demonstrate negative effects of ...
Abigail G. Blake‐Bradshaw, Nicholas M. Masto, Cory J. Highway, Allison C. Keever, Jamie C. Feddersen, Heath M. Hagy, Bradley S. Cohen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Human foraging strategies flexibly adapt to resource distribution and time constraints. [PDF]

Cogn Affect Behav Neurosci
Simonelli V, Nuzzi D, Lancia GL, Pezzulo G.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Suitable habitat of Himalayan wolf in Upper Mustang, Annapurna Conservation Area, Nepal

Wildlife Biology, EarlyView.
Decades ago, the Himalayan wolf Canis lupus chanco, a genetically distinct sub‐species of the gray wolf Canis lupus, faced persecution by local communities in the Nepalese Himalayas. Recently, wolf populations have returned and recolonized, sparking concerns about conflicts over livestock depredation, and emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive ...
Deu Bahadur Rana, Jhamak Bahadur Karki, HimLal Shrestha, Thakur Silwal, Bikash Ghimire, Bikram Shrestha   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Uncovering complementary information sharing in spider monkey collective foraging using higher-order spatial networks. [PDF]

Npj Complex
Ramos-Fernandez G, Walker RS, Silk MJ, Boyer D, Smith Aguilar SE.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source