Much of Canada's terrestrial biodiversity is supported by boreal forests. Natural resource
development in boreal forests poses risks to this biodiversity. This paper reviews the …

We used remote video cameras to assess seasonal diet composition of woodland caribou
(Rangifer tarandus tarandus (L., 1758)) at three areas across the boreal forest of Ontario …

Habitat connectivity influences the distribution dynamics of animals. Connectivity can
therefore shape trophic interactions, but little empirical evidence is available, especially for …

Climate warming is affecting the Arctic in multiple ways, including via increased dominance
of deciduous shrubs. Although many studies have focused on how this vegetation shift is …

Species interactions within food webs are driven by multiple constraints, including those
imposed by seasonal changes in the environment. Ecologically sound definitions of seasons …

Animals use a variety of proximate cues to assess habitat quality when resources vary
spatiotemporally. Two nonmutually exclusive strategies to assess habitat quality involve …

Lichens are an important winter forage for large, migratory herds of caribou (Rangifer
tarandus granti) that can influence population dynamics through effects on body condition …

Foraging by animals is hypothesized to be state-dependent, that is, varying with
physiological condition of individuals. State often is defined by energy reserves, but state …

Anthropogenic landscape change (ie, disturbance) is recognized as an important factor in
the decline and extirpation of wildlife populations. Understanding and monitoring the …

Increased fire activity due to climate change may impact the successional dynamics of
boreal forests, with important consequences for caribou habitat. Early successional forests …