The main goal of non‐invasive genetic capture‐mark‐recapture (CMR) analysis is to gain an
unbiased and reliable population size estimate of species that cannot be sampled directly …

The decreasing cost and increasing scope and power of emerging genomic technologies
are resha** the field of molecular ecology. However, many modern genomic approaches …

Mountain lions (Puma concolor) are often difficult to monitor because of their low capture
probabilities, extensive movements, and large territories. Methods for estimating the …

The abundance of low‐density species like carnivores is logistically difficult to directly
estimate at a meaningful scale. Predictive distribution models are often used as a surrogate …

Non‐invasive genetic sampling is an increasingly popular approach for investigating the
demographics of natural populations. This has also become a useful tool for managers and …

Studying the ecology and behavior of pack animals often requires that most, or all, of the
pack members are sampled. A unique opportunity to sample all gray wolf (Canis lupus) pack …

Wolves (Canis lupus) are opportunistic predators and will capitalize on available abundant
food sources. However, wolf diet has primarily been examined at monthly, seasonal, or …

Various monitoring methods have been developed for large carnivores, but not all are
practical or sufficiently accurate for long‐term monitoring over large spatial scales. From …

Recent advances in DNA sequencing and genoty** technologies are rapidly building our
capacity to address ecological, evolutionary, and conservation questions for wildlife species …

Monitoring the abundance of rare carnivores is a daunting task for wildlife biologists. Many
carnivore populations persist at relatively low densities, public interest is high, and the need …