A plea for scale, and why it matters for invasive species management, biodiversity and conservation

NA McMillan, SD Fuhlendorf, CA Davis… - Journal of Applied …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Invasive species are suspected to be major contributors to biodiversity declines worldwide.
Counterintuitively, however, invasive species effects are likely scale dependent and are …

Plains Zebras Prioritize Foraging Without Sacrificing Social Bonds During a Severe Drought

SBSW Hex, ES Isbilen, DI Rubenstein - Ecology and Evolution, 2025 - Wiley Online Library
Anthropogenically induced climate change has significantly increased the frequency of
acute weather events, such as drought. As human activities amplify environmental stresses …

Male mating season range expansion results from an increase in scale of daily movements for a polygynous–promiscuous bird

H Lott, EE Ulrey, JC Kilgo, BA Collier… - Ecology and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Males of species with promiscuous mating systems are commonly observed to use larger
ranges during the mating season relative to non‐mating seasons, which is often attributed to …

Pyrogeography of the Western Great Plains: A 40-year history of fire in semi-arid rangelands

DA McGranahan, CL Wonkka - Fire, 2024 - mdpi.com
This study describes spatial and temporal patterns in fire across the US Western Great
Plains over the last 40 years. Although pyrogeographic studies have explored the nexus of …

Effects of time of day, visitor pressure and weather on the behaviour of captive American bison Bison bison

R Vicentini, AC Sant'Anna, WM Rauw, D Moya… - Journal of Zoo and …, 2024 - jzar.org
The study of bison in zoos can provide insights about the behaviour of this species with
application for the management of herds held in captivity for both public display and bison …

Climatic Challenges and Adaptive Behaviors: Analyzing the Influence of Temperature on Movement and Site Selection in Cattle and Goats Under Pyric Herbivory

S Budhathoki - 2024 - search.proquest.com
The rangelands of the Southern Great Plains hold significant importance in the region's
economy, agriculture, and conservation efforts. However, these rangelands are increasingly …