Dynamic landscapes of fear: understanding spatiotemporal risk

MS Palmer, KM Gaynor, JA Becker, JO Abraham… - Trends in Ecology & …, 2022 - cell.com
The landscape of fear (LOF) concept posits that prey navigate spatial heterogeneity in
perceived predation risk, balancing risk mitigation against other activities necessary for …

Predation risk and mountain goat reproduction: Evidence for stress‐induced breeding suppression in a wild ungulate

F Dulude‐de Broin, S Hamel… - Functional …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Non‐consumptive effects of predation can strongly impact reproduction and demography of
prey species. Still, the underlying mechanisms that drive non‐consumptive effects are not …

“Ecology of fear” in ungulates: Opportunities for improving conservation

MC Chitwood, C Baruzzi, MA Lashley - Ecology and Evolution, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Because ungulates are important contributors to ecosystem function, understanding the
“ecology of fear” could be important to the conservation of ecosystems. Although studying …

Effects of wolves on elk and cattle behaviors: implications for livestock production and wolf conservation

I Laporte, TB Muhly, JA Pitt, M Alexander, M Musiani - PloS one, 2010 - journals.plos.org
Background In many areas, livestock are grazed within wolf (Canis lupus) range. Predation
and harassment of livestock by wolves creates conflict and is a significant challenge for wolf …

Where and when to hunt? Decomposing predation success of an ambush carnivore

JA Smith, E Donadio, OR Bidder, JN Pauli, MJ Sheriff… - Ecology, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
Predator–prey games emerge when predators and prey dynamically respond to the
behavior of one another, driving the outcomes of predator–prey interactions. Predation …

African ungulates and their drinking problems: hunting and predation risks constrain access to water

WG Crosmary, M Valeix, H Fritz, H Madzikanda… - Animal Behaviour, 2012 - Elsevier
Prey make several behavioural adjustments to minimize the risk of predation by their natural
predators. When hunted, however, they may have to adjust their behaviour further or …

Resource Selection and Movements by Female Mule Deer Odocoileus hemionus: Effects of Reproductive Stage

RA Long, JG Kie, R Terry Bowyer, MA Hurley - Wildlife Biology, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Recent declines of mule deer Odocoileus hemionus, ostensibly a result of low rates of
recruitment, highlight the importance of understanding relationships between parturient …

Human visitation limits the utility of protected areas as ecological baselines

WM Sarmento, J Berger - Biological Conservation, 2017 - Elsevier
A key goal of protected areas is the conservation of biodiversity. Increasing visitation,
however, can compromise ecological integrity. A fundamental conundrum is that if parks are …

When to run and when to hide: the influence of concealment, visibility, and proximity to refugia on perceptions of risk

MJ Camp, JL Rachlow, BA Woods, TR Johnson… - Ethology, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
An animal's ability to avoid predation likely depends on its ability to detect approaching
predators, conceal itself, and seek refuge or protection from predators. Habitat, especially …

Habitat selection predicts genetic relatedness in an alpine ungulate

ABA Shafer, JM Northrup, KS White, MS Boyce… - Ecology, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Landscape heterogeneity plays an integral role in sha** ecological and evolutionary
processes. Despite links between the two disciplines, ecologists and population geneticists …