Historical, social and economic factors combined to provide a focus where bovine
tuberculosis has become established in free-ranging wildlife in northeastern lower Michigan …

Free-ranging white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are believed to be a self-sustaining
reservoir for bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in northeastern Lower Michigan, USA. Although a …

Trophic cascades—the top-down regulation of ecosystems by predators—are an essential
aspect of ecosystem function and well-being. Trophic cascades are often drastically …

Lyme disease is the most prevalent vector-borne disease in North America, and both the
annual incidence and geographic range are increasing. The emergence of Lyme disease …

Amplified climate change in the Arctic has altered interactions between rural communities
and local wild resources. Shifting interactions warrant analysis because they can influence …

The potential for climate change and temperature shifts to affect community stability remains
relatively unknown. One mechanism by which temperature may affect stability is by altering …

Summary 1 Emerging wildlife diseases pose a significant threat to natural and human
systems. Because of real or perceived risks of delayed actions, disease management …

The decline of top carnivores has released large herbivore populations around the world,
incurring socioeconomic costs such as increased animal–vehicle collisions. Attempts to …

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are managed to yield diverse impacts, including
effects to ecosystems. Many conventional hunting systems manage deer abundance …

Context Little is known about wildlife harvesting by licensed recreational hunters in
Australia, where both native and introduced species are hunted. It is important to understand …