Posts Tagged: white-tailed deer
Video observations of wolves hunting ungulates on linear features
June 30, 2023
Anthropogenic linear features allow wolves to travel faster and more efficiently, which is thought to increase wolf hunting efficiency of ungulates. Most previous studies have evaluated the role of linear features in wolf-ungulate dynamics by relying on indirect observations (e.g., … read more
Posted in Biology, Resources | Tagged anthropogenic, behavior, Canis lupus, Deer fawns, Linear feature, predation, white-tailed deer
Wolves make roadways safer, generating large economic returns to predator conservation
May 30, 2021
Recent studies uncover cascading ecological effects resulting from removing and reintroducing predators into a landscape, but little is known about effects on human lives and property. We quantify the effects of restoring wolf populations by evaluating their influence on deer–vehicle … read more
Posted in Benefits of Wolves | Tagged deer–vehicle collision, economic impact, gray wolf, trophic cascade, white-tailed deer
