Search Results - "Gunther Micaela Szykman"

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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Space use of African wild dogs in relation to other large carnivores by Darnell, Angela M, Graf, Jan A, Somers, Michael J, Slotow, Rob, Szykman Gunther, Micaela

“…Interaction among species through competition is a principle process structuring ecological communities, affecting behavior, distribution, and ultimately the…”
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Genome sequence, population history, and pelage genetics of the endangered African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) by Campana, Michael G, Parker, Lillian D, Hawkins, Melissa T R, Young, Hillary S, Helgen, Kristofer M, Szykman Gunther, Micaela, Woodroffe, Rosie, Maldonado, Jesús E, Fleischer, Robert C

“…The African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is an endangered African canid threatened by severe habitat fragmentation, human-wildlife conflict, and infectious…”
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Predicted distribution of a rare and understudied forest carnivore: Humboldt marten ( Martes caurina humboldtensis ) by Moriarty, Katie M, Thompson, Joel, Delheimer, Matthew, Barry, Brent R, Linnell, Mark, Levi, Taal, Hamm, Keith, Early, Desiree, Gamblin, Holly, Szykman Gunther, Micaela, Ellison, Jordan, Prevéy, Janet S, Hartman, Jennifer, Davis, Raymond

“…Many mammalian species have experienced range contractions. Following a reduction in distribution that has resulted in apparently small and disjunct…”
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Variation in diet and activity of river otters (Lontra canadensis) by season and aquatic community by Cosby, Hilary, Gunther, Micaela Szykman

“…Keystone predators can impact many prey species, including those that are endangered. A requisite to assess the impact predators have on different prey…”
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Noninvasive genetic sampling with a spatial capture‐recapture analysis to estimate abundance of Roosevelt elk by Henk, Makenzie, Hilson, Carrington, Bean, William T., Barton, Daniel C., Gunther, Micaela Szykman

“…Precise abundance estimates of large mammals are important for effective conservation, harvest, and conflict management. Determining abundance of wide‐ranging,…”
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Heterogeneity in the density of spotted hyaenas in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, South Africa by Graf, Jan A, Somers, Michael J, Gunther Micaela Szykman, Slotow Rob

“…Animal population sizes and trends, as well as their distributions, are essential information to the understanding and conservation of ecosystems. During this…”
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New records of the critically endangered Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchin (Cebus aequatorialis) detected by remote cameras by Guerrero-Casado, José, Cedeño, Ramón I., Johnston, Jon C., Gunther, Micaela Szykman

“…The Ecuadorian white-fronted capuchin ( Cebus aequatorialis ) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List at both international and…”
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Influence of hair loss syndrome on black-tailed deer fawn survival by McCoy, Robert H., Murphie, Shannon L., Szykman Gunther, Micaela, Murphie, Bryan L.

“…Recent declines in black-tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) populations in Washington have been attributed partly to low recruitment. However,…”
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The effect of protected areas on pathogen exposure in endangered African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) populations by Prager, K.C., Mazet, Jonna A.K., Munson, Linda, Cleaveland, Sarah, Donnelly, Christl A., Dubovi, Edward J., Szykman Gunther, Micaela, Lines, Robin, Mills, Gus, Davies-Mostert, Harriet T., Weldon McNutt, J., Rasmussen, Gregory, Terio, Karen, Woodroffe, Rosie

“…► Pathogens impact African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus). ► We evaluated risk factors to pathogen exposure in wild dogs. ► Contact with domestic dogs may increase…”
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Inbreeding avoidance influences the viability of reintroduced populations of African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) by Becker, Penny A, Miller, Philip S, Gunther, Micaela Szykman, Somers, Michael J, Wildt, David E, Maldonado, Jesús E

“…The conservation of many fragmented and small populations of endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) relies on understanding the natural processes…”
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Inbreeding, heterozygosity and fitness in a reintroduced population of endangered African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) by Spiering, Penny A, Szykman Gunther, Micaela, Somers, Michael J, Wildt, David E, Walters, Michele, Wilson, Amy S, Maldonado, Jesús E

“…It is crucial to understand the genetic health and implications of inbreeding in wildlife populations, especially of vulnerable species. Using extensive…”
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Multiscale habitat suitability modeling for a threatened raptor offers insight into ecological model transferability by Nayeri, Danial, Cushman, Samuel, Ganey, Joseph, Hysen, Logan, Gunther, Micaela Szykman, Willey, David, Wan, Ho Yi

“…•Some species' range-wide habitat models may be unsuitable due to non-stationary.•We developed a scale-optimized habitat model for Mexican spotted owls (MSO)…”
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Ecological and social drivers of Mexican Wolf home range size across spatiotemporal scales by Lichwa-Schneringer, Evelyn M, Cain, James W, Wan, Ho Yi, Fuller, Genevieve, Millberry, Cyrenea, Szykman Gunther, Micaela

“…Elucidating factors influencing home range size is fundamental to the ecology and management of wildlife species, particularly those of conservation concern,…”
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A multi‐metric movement model for identifying elk parturition events by Mohr, Adam S., Ewanyk, Jon, Hardy, Owen, Windsor, Justin, Zulliger, Erin, Hilson, Carrington, Gunther, Micaela Szykman, Bean, William T.

“…For wildlife managers, identifying the time and location of ungulate parturition events is necessary to protect parturition habitat and inform population…”
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Evaluating river otter demography using noninvasive genetic methods by Brzeski, Kristin E., Gunther, Micaela Szykman, Black, Jeffrey M.

“…The decline in river otter (Lontra canadensis) populations during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries throughout North America has led to…”
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Evaluating river otter demography using noninvasive genetic methods: River Otter Abundance and Monitoring by Brzeski, Kristin E., Gunther, Micaela Szykman, Black, Jeffrey M.

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Influence of hair loss syndrome on black-tailed deer fawn survival: Survival of Black-Tailed Deer Fawns by McCoy, Robert H., Murphie, Shannon L., Szykman Gunther, Micaela, Murphie, Bryan L.

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Use of Artificial Cavities by Humboldt Marten by DELHEIMER, MATTHEW S., SLAUSON, KEITH M., GUNTHER, MICAELA SZYKMAN, ZIELINSKI, WILLLIAM J.

“…Many species of wildlife require cavities in trees as locations for refuge or reproduction. In forests where the availability of cavities has been reduced,…”
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Reproductive sharing and proximate factors mediating cooperative breeding in the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) by Spiering, Penny A, Somers, Michael J, Maldonado, Jesús E, Wildt, David E, Gunther, Micaela Szykman

“…Although dominant African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) are generally believed to be the sole breeders within a pack, earlier behavioral and endocrine data suggest…”
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