Predation by mammalian and avian predators is an important cause of mortality in grouse
species during all life stages and has been linked to impaired reproductive performance …

Nest predation is a natural component of greater sage‐grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus)
reproduction, but changes in nesting habitat and predator communities may adversely affect …

A fundamental goal of population ecologists is to identify drivers responsible for temporal
variation in abundance. Understanding whether variation is associated with environmental …

Implementing effective, affordable and ethical conservation management will be crucial for
minimising future biodiversity losses. Such management requires reliable foundational …

Nest predation is the primary cause of nest failure for Greater Sage‐Grouse (Centrocercus
urophasianus), but the identity of their nest predators is often uncertain. Confirming the …

Species conservation efforts often use short‐term studies that fail to identify the vital rates
that contribute most to population growth. Although the greater sage‐grouse (Centrocercus …

In recent decades, feral horse (Equus caballus; horse) populations increased in sagebrush
(Artimesia spp.) ecosystems, especially within the Great Basin, to the point of exceeding …

Populations of Greater Sage‐Grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) have declined by 69–
99% from historic levels, and information on population dynamics of these birds at a …

Introduction Ground-nesting birds experience high levels of nest predation. However, birds
can make selection decisions related to nest site location and characteristics that may result …

Identifying links between micro‐habitat selection and wildlife reproduction is imperative to
population persistence and recovery. This information is particularly important for landscape …