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Hotspots in Cold Climates: Mapping and Evaluating the Conservation of Winter Biodiversity Across the United States

Diversity and Distributions, Volume 32, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Aim To identify hotspots and conservation priorities of biodiversity based on winter‐informed species distribution models for cold‐adapted mammals and birds, and their taxonomic, phylogenetic, and functional richness. Location The United States of America.
Spencer R. Keyser, Jonathan N. Pauli, Volker C. Radeloff, Daniel Fink, Benjamin Zuckerberg   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Female Mating Status on Male Courtship Behaviour in a Sexually Cannibalistic New Zealand Fishing Spider

Ethology, Volume 132, Issue 6, Page 373-384, June 2026.
Scoring of male courtship behaviour in Dolomedes minor revealed no effect of female mating status on courtship duration or sequence structure, but males delayed the initiation of courtship when encountering previously mated females. ABSTRACT The evolution of male courtship rituals has traditionally been attributed to female mate selection, but may also
Bastien E. Clémot, Simon J. Connolly, Christina J. Painting   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Carbon and water dynamics of Old World bluestem in the U.S. Southern Great Plains

Ecosphere, Volume 17, Issue 5, May 2026.
Abstract Forage production in the Southern Great Plains of the United States relies heavily on Old World bluestem (OWB, Bothriochloa spp.). This study analyzed 4 years (2021–2024) of continuous eddy covariance measurements in a managed OWB pasture in central Oklahoma, spanning both drought and wet periods.
Pradeep Wagle, Xiangming Xiao, Stacey A. Gunter   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Vitals rates and seasonal movements of two isolated greater sage-grouse populations in Utah's West Desert

Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2017
Declines in greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus; hereafter, sage-grouse) populations in Utah over the last century parallel range-wide trends.
Jason D. Robinson, Terry A. Messmer
doaj   +1 more source

Space between houses influences movement and habitat selection of ungulates: Width as a novel metric of development

Journal of Applied Ecology, Volume 63, Issue 5, May 2026.
In rural areas, maintaining spaces between houses >500 m will likely facilitate ungulate movement. To fully conserve functional habitat, such as unimpeded habitat use along migration corridors, maintaining spaces approximately >2.5 km between houses will likely be necessary. Abstract Wildlife often lose access to habitat due to housing development. The
Benjamin S. Robb, Jessie Shapiro, Kurt Smith, Eric K. Cole, Alyson B. Courtemanch, Sarah R. Dewey, Matthew J. Kauffman, Arthur D. Middleton, Tony W. Mong, Jerod A. Merkle   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Songbird population trajectories diverge under simulations of conifer encroachment versus removal in a sagebrush ecosystem

Ecological Applications, Volume 36, Issue 3, April 2026.
Abstract Woody plant encroachment into grasslands and shrublands is a global phenomenon that negatively impacts ecosystem services and wildlife populations. North American sagebrush ecosystems have experienced widespread degradation from encroaching conifers, leading to losses of sagebrush‐obligate wildlife.
Elise C. Zarri, Jason D. Tack, Joseph T. Smith, Scott L. Morford, Thomas E. Martin, David E. Naugle   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Preservation Strategies for Camel Meat: Quality Improvement and Shelf‐Life Extension

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.
Camel meat, a crucial protein source in arid regions, faces challenges like high moisture content and susceptibility to spoilage, limiting its shelf life. Traditional methods such as salting, drying, and smoking have been used historically, while modern techniques like refrigeration, freezing, and vacuum packaging enhance quality and safety.
Najmeh Rezaei, Farnaz Rezaiyan Attar, Nasser Morgan Azghadi, Mohammad Ali Hesarinejad   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Microhabitat Selection by Greater Sage-Grouse Hens During Brood Rearing

Human-Wildlife Interactions, 2017
Greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations have declined throughout the western United States over the past century. Loss of large stands of sagebrush is a major factor leading to the decline of sage-grouse populations.
Michael R. Conover, Scott T. Mabray
doaj   +1 more source

Free rein: Are feral horses competing with native ungulates in British Columbia?

The Journal of Wildlife Management, Volume 90, Issue 3, April 2026.
We investigated little‐studied feral horses in west‐central British Columbia, Canada, as a potential competitor for native moose and mule deer. We did not find strong evidence that feral horses exclude moose or deer from habitat or resources at a large landscape scale or smaller spatiotemporal patch scale.
Katie Tjaden‐McClement, Tazarve Gharajehdaghipour, Carolyn Shores, Shane White, Robin Steenweg, Mathieu Bourbonnais, Zoe Konanz, A. Cole Burton   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Sage‐grouse breeding and late brood‐rearing habitat guidelines in Utah

Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2019
Delineation, protection, and restoration of habitats provide the basis for endangered and threatened species recovery plans. Species recovery plans typically contain guidelines that provide managers with a scientific basis to designate and manage ...
David K. Dahlgren, Terry A. Messmer, Benjamin A. Crabb, Michel T. Kohl, Shandra N. Frey, Eric T. Thacker, Randy T. Larsen, Rick J. Baxter   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source