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Genetic diversity and mate selection in a reintroduced population of gray wolves by Ausband, David E.

“…The genetic composition of an individual can markedly affect its survival, reproduction, and ultimately fitness. As some wildlife populations become smaller,…”
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The curse of observer experience: Error in noninvasive genetic sampling by Soller, Jillian M, Ausband, David E, Szykman Gunther, Micaela

“…Noninvasive genetic sampling (NGS) is commonly used to study elusive or rare species where direct observation or capture is difficult. Little attention has…”
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Understanding the spatiotemporal distribution of snow refugia in the rain-snow transition zone of north-central Idaho by Strickfaden, Kaitlyn M, Marshall, Adrienne M, Svancara, Leona K, Ausband, David E, Link, Timothy E

“…Abstract Knowledge of snow cover distribution and disappearance dates over a wide range of scales is imperative for understanding hydrological dynamics and for…”
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An evaluation of camera trap performance – What are we missing and does deployment height matter? by Jacobs, Caitlin E., Ausband, David E., Rowcliffe, Marcus

“…The camera trap is a powerful research tool that has a wide range of ecological applications and facilitates monitoring over large spatial and temporal scales…”
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Estimating wolf abundance from cameras by Ausband, David E., Lukacs, Paul M., Hurley, Mark, Roberts, Shane, Strickfaden, Kaitlyn, Moeller, Anna K.

“…Monitoring the abundance of rare carnivores is a daunting task for wildlife biologists. Many carnivore populations persist at relatively low densities, public…”
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A long-term population monitoring approach for a wide-ranging carnivore: Noninvasive genetic sampling of gray wolf rendezvous sites in Idaho, USA by Stansbury, Carisa R., Ausband, David E., Zager, Peter, Mack, Curt M., Miller, Craig R., Pennell, Matthew W., Waits, Lisette P.

“…Various monitoring methods have been developed for large carnivores, but not all are practical or sufficiently accurate for long-term monitoring over large…”
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Efficient, Noninvasive Genetic Sampling for Monitoring Reintroduced Wolves by STENGLEIN, JENNIFER L., WAITS, LISETTE P., AUSBAND, DAVID E., ZAGER, PETER, MACK, CURT M.

“…Traditional methods of monitoring gray wolves (Canis lupus) are expensive and invasive and require extensive efforts to capture individual animals. Noninvasive…”
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Lifetime reproductive characteristics of gray wolves by Ausband, David E

“…Abstract Female and male cooperative breeders can use different strategies to maximize reproduction and fitness over their lifetimes. Answering questions about…”
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Offspring sex ratios are male-biased reflecting sex-biased dispersal in Idaho, USA, wolves by Ausband, David E.

“…Offspring sex ratios can vary widely across species, and the reasons for such variation have long intrigued ecologists. For group-living animals, predicting…”
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Inherit the kingdom or storm the castle? Breeding strategies in a social carnivore by Ausband, David E.

“…Breeding opportunities are inherently limited for animals that live and breed in groups. Turnover in breeding positions can have marked effects on groups of…”
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Pair bonds, reproductive success, and rise of alternate mating strategies in a social carnivore by Ausband, David E

“…Abstract Monogamy is commonly observed across a wide variety of species and taxa and arises when young are altricial, parental investment in young is high, and…”
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Estimating occupancy and predicting numbers of gray wolf packs in Montana using hunter surveys by Rich, Lindsey N., Russell, Robin E., Glenn, Elizabeth M., Mitchell, Michael S., Gude, Justin A., Podruzny, Kevin M., Sime, Carolyn A., Laudon, Kent, Ausband, David E., Nichols, James D.

“…Reliable knowledge of the status and trend of carnivore populations is critical to their conservation and management. Methods for monitoring carnivores,…”
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Does harvest affect genetic diversity in grey wolves? by Ausband, David E., Waits, Lisette

“…Harvest can affect vital rates such as reproduction and survival, but also genetic measures of individual and population health. Grey wolves (Canis lupus) live…”
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Multiple breeding individuals within groups in a social carnivore by Ausband, David E.

“…Breeding strategies of cooperative breeders can vary widely ranging from multiple breeding pairs in a group, to polygamy, polyandry, and combinations of all 3…”
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The challenges of success: Future wolf conservation and management in the United States by Ausband, David E, Mech, L David

“…Abstract Gray wolf (Canis lupus) recovery and conservation has been a remarkable success over the last 30 years in the United States. Remarkable success yields…”
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The effects of human-caused mortality on mammalian cooperative breeders: a synthesis by Ausband, David E, Rebholz, Peter F, Petrillo, Lindsay

“…Human-caused mortality can be pervasive and even highly selective for individuals in groups of cooperative breeders. Many studies of cooperative breeders,…”
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Helpers show plasticity in their responses to breeder turnover by Ausband, David E, Bassing, Sarah B

“…Abstract Nonbreeding helpers can greatly improve the survival of young and the reproductive fitness of breeders in many cooperatively breeding species. Breeder…”
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Carnivores in color: pelt color patterns among carnivores in Idaho by Ausband, David E., Krohner, Jessica M.

“…Pelt color serves many functions from signaling to crypsis to thermoregulation and its purpose has been a lively source of debate in biology for over a…”
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Wolf Use of Humanmade Objects During Pup-rearing by Ausband, David E.

“…Some animals use humanmade objects for building and constructing nests or shelter and even for play. Gray wolves (Canis lupus) gather and use humanmade objects…”
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Estimating Abundance of an Unmarked, Low-Density Species using Cameras by LOONAM, KENNETH E., AUSBAND, DAVID E., LUKACS, PAUL M., MITCHELL, MICHAEL S., ROBINSON, HUGH S.

“…Estimating abundance of wildlife populations can be challenging and costly, especially for species that are difficult to detect and that live at low densities,…”
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