Multi-scale studies ostensibly allow us to form generalizations regarding the importance of
scale in understanding ecosystem function, and in the application of the same ecological …

Humans, being visually oriented, are well versed in camouflage and how animals hide from
predators that use vision to locate prey. However, many predators do not hunt by sight; they …

The recent development of lightweight GPS collars has enabled medium-to-small sized
animals to be tracked via GPS telemetry. Evaluation of the performance and accuracy of …

Predators can significantly limit the amount of available habitat for vulnerable prey.
Encouraging spatial segregation of predators and prey through habitat management …

Observational scale defines the field-of-view used to quantify any set of data, and thus has
profound implications on the development and interpretation of species-habitat models …

Beyond grazing, managed grasslands provide ecological services that may offer economic
incentives for multifunctional use. Increasing biodiversity of plant communities may …

Context Species that use open patches in forested landscapes often select clearcuts.
However, it is unknown whether local associations with clearcuts translate to an effect of …

Grassland birds have declined more than any other guild in the United States because of
loss and degradation of native grasslands. The United States Department of Agriculture …

Northern bobwhite (Colinus virginianus) populations have declined across their range. The
decline is associated with broad‐scale losses of their habitats. Additionally, the presence of …

Surface coal mining and subsequent reclamation of surface mines have converted large
forest areas into early successional vegetative communities in the eastern United States …