Motion-activated cameras are a versatile tool that wildlife biologists can use for sampling
wild animal populations to estimate species occurrence. Occupancy modelling provides a …

Sex-specific differences in habitat selection and space use are common in ungulates. Yet, it
is largely unknown how this behavioral dimorphism, ultimately leading to sexual …

Apex predators can limit the abundance and behaviour of mesopredators, thereby reducing
predation on smaller species. We know less about whether native apex predators are …

When densities of large carnivores fall below certain thresholds, dramatic ecological effects
can follow, leading to oversimplified ecosystems. Understanding the population status of …

Eastern spotted skunk (Spilogale putorius) populations have declined throughout much of
their range in the eastern United States over recent decades. Declines have been attributed …

The future of the critically endangered Amur leopard (Panthera pardus orientalis) is at a
crucial point, and effective conservation strategies implemented within its primary historical …

Population monitoring data may originate from multiple methods and are often sparse and
fraught with incomplete information due to practical and economic constraints. Models that …

Accurate and precise estimates of population size are critical for effective management but
can be particularly difficult to achieve for small populations of large carnivores. We …

Forest fragmentation and habitat loss are detrimental to top carnivores, such as jaguars
(Panthera onca) and pumas (Puma concolor), but effects on mesocarnivores, such as …

Abundance and density of wild animals are important ecological metrics. However,
estimating either is fraught with challenges; spatial capture–recapture (SCR) models are a …