Fear of the human “super predator” far exceeds the fear of large carnivores in a model mesocarnivore
The fear (perceived predation risk) large carnivores inspire in mesocarnivores can affect
ecosystem structure and function, and loss of the “landscape of fear” large carnivores create …
ecosystem structure and function, and loss of the “landscape of fear” large carnivores create …
The function of carnivore latrines: review, case studies, and a research framework for hypothesis testing
CD Buesching, NR Jordan - Small carnivores: Evolution …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Latrines are accumulations of two to several hundred faeces resulting from the repeated use
of the same defecation sites by the same or several individuals. Many carnivores deposit …
of the same defecation sites by the same or several individuals. Many carnivores deposit …
Individual variation in early‐life telomere length and survival in a wild mammal
Individual variation in survival probability due to differential responses to early‐life
environmental conditions is important in the evolution of life histories and senescence. A …
environmental conditions is important in the evolution of life histories and senescence. A …
Early‐life seasonal, weather and social effects on telomere length in a wild mammal
Early‐life environmental conditions can provide a source of individual variation in life‐history
strategies and senescence patterns. Conditions experienced in early life can be quantified …
strategies and senescence patterns. Conditions experienced in early life can be quantified …
Estimation of environmental, genetic and parental age at conception effects on telomere length in a wild mammal
SHJ van Lieshout, AM Sparks, A Bretman… - Journal of …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Understanding individual variation in fitness‐related traits requires separating the
environmental and genetic determinants. Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of …
environmental and genetic determinants. Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of …
Negative density-dependent parasitism in a group-living carnivore
Animals living at high population densities commonly experience greater exposure to
disease, leading to increased parasite burdens. However, social animals can benefit …
disease, leading to increased parasite burdens. However, social animals can benefit …
Heterochrony of puberty in the European badger (Meles meles) can be explained by growth rate and group-size: Evidence for two endocrinological phenotypes
Puberty is a key stage in mammalian ontogeny, involving endocrinological, physiological
and behavioural changes, moderated by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Thus, not all …
and behavioural changes, moderated by intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Thus, not all …
Super-ranging. A new ranging strategy in European badgers
A Gaughran, DJ Kelly, T MacWhite, E Mullen… - PLoS …, 2018 - journals.plos.org
We monitored the ranging of a wild European badger (Meles meles) population over 7 years
using GPS tracking collars. Badger range sizes varied seasonally and reached their …
using GPS tracking collars. Badger range sizes varied seasonally and reached their …
European badger (Meles meles) responses to low‐intensity, selective culling: Using mark–recapture and relatedness data to assess social perturbation
A Allen, G Milne, C McCormick, S Collins… - Ecological Solutions …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Culling the main wildlife host of bovine tuberculosis in Great Britain (GB) and Ireland, the
European badger (Meles meles), has been employed in both territories to reduce infections …
European badger (Meles meles), has been employed in both territories to reduce infections …
What lies beneath? Population dynamics conceal pace‐of‐life and sex ratio variation, with implications for resilience to environmental change
Life‐history and pace‐of‐life syndrome theory predict that populations are comprised of
individuals exhibiting different reproductive schedules and associated behavioural and …
individuals exhibiting different reproductive schedules and associated behavioural and …