Editor's choice March/April 2024
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Editor's choice March/April 2024 editor The editor’s choice is the article by Highway et al. “ Hunting constrains wintering mallard response to habitat and environmental conditions ”. Viewed through an ecological lens, hunters are predators. While the immediate effect of hunting mortality on population structure and... 28 February 2024 ..read more
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The road to success and the fences to be crossed
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3M ago
The road to success and the fences to be crossed editor As humans encroach into wild spaces, so too does our infrastructure. It is well known that linear infrastructure such as roads, fences, and power lines pose as barriers to wildlife movement, by both physical and behavioural means. However, what is more uncertain is if these... 22 December 2023 ..read more
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Habitat selection and avoidance behavior of female greater sage-grouse raising young in an oil and gas field
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4M ago
Habitat selection and avoidance behavior of female greater sage-grouse raising young in an oil and gas field editor In this study we sought to understand habitat selection and avoidance behaviors of female greater sage-grouse raising young in an oil and gas field. To accomplish this, we fit GPS transmitters on female sage-grouse that gathered high-frequency location data. We wanted to... 3 December 2023 ..read more
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Editor's choice November/December 2023
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5M ago
Editor's choice November/December 2023 editor The editor’s choice is the article by Rhim et al. “ Adaptive response of Siberian roe deer ( Capreolus pygargus ) to climate and altitude in the temperate forests of South Korea ”. What do you know about the Siberian roe deer? If anything, then perhaps the larger antler size of... 25 October 2023 ..read more
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Upcoming special issue: Urban Wildlife
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6M ago
Upcoming special issue: Urban Wildlife editor Photo by Ilse Storch. Urban Wildlife Editor: Ilse Storch, EiC As urban areas expand, wildlife is increasingly utilizing these new habitats, showcasing remarkable adaptations that enable them to thrive in human-made environments. Nevertheless, conflicts are prevalent. A... 4 October 2023 ..read more
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Upcoming special issue: Insights from technological advances in wildlife research
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6M ago
Upcoming special issue: Insights from technological advances in wildlife research editor cc-by photo from wiki commons . Insights from technological advances in wildlife research Editors: Mathieu LeBlond and Shyamala Ratnayeke. Recent advancements in wildlife research technology offer the potential to greatly enhance our comprehension of wildlife ecology... 4 October 2023 ..read more
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Upcoming special issue: Indirect effects of hunting
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6M ago
Upcoming special issue: Indirect effects of hunting editor Photo by Göran Borglin Indirect effects of hunting on Wildlife Editors: Luca Corlatti and Simone Ciuti Wildlifers have long overlooked the indirect consequences of hunting. Lately, mounting evidence reveals how hunting can significantly modify wildlife behavior, social... 4 October 2023 ..read more
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Editor's choice September/October 2023
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7M ago
Editor's choice September/October 2023 editor The editor’s choice is the article by LeBeau et al.: “ A meta-analysis investigating the effects of energy infrastructure proximity on grouse demography and space use ”. Responsible energy development requires careful consideration of potentially negative impacts on wildlife. In... 6 September 2023 ..read more
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Editor's choice Jul/Aug 2023
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Editor's choice Jul/Aug 2023 editor The editor’s choice is the article by Christianson et al.: “ Estimating true density in large, alpine herbivores using Google Earth imagery ” Reliable estimates of population size and density are essential for both research and management, yet very difficult to achieve. This is... 11 July 2023 ..read more
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Editor's choice May/June 2023
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Editor's choice May/June 2023 editor The editor’s choice is the article by Zabel et al.: “ Assessment of the accuracy of counting large ungulate species (red deer Cervus elaphus ) with UAV-mounted thermal infrared cameras during night flights ” New technologies have the potential to boost research as they promise... 4 May 2023 ..read more
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