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Minimum habitat thresholds required for conserving mountain lion genetic diversity by Dellinger, Justin A., Gustafson, Kyle D., Gammons, Daniel J., Ernest, Holly B., Torres, Steven G.

“…Jointly considering the ecology (e.g., habitat use) and genetics (e.g., population genetic structure and diversity) of a species can increase understanding of…”
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Optimizing dispersal and corridor models using landscape genetics by EPPS, CLINTON W, WEHAUSEN, JOHN D, BLEICH, VERNON C, TORRES, STEVEN G, BRASHARES, JUSTIN S

“…1. Better tools are needed to predict population connectivity in complex landscapes. 'Least-cost modelling' is one commonly employed approach in which…”
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Using Mountain Lion Habitat Selection in Management by DELLINGER, JUSTIN A., CRISTESCU, BOGDAN, EWANYK, JONATHAN, GAMMONS, DANIEL J., GARCELON, DAVID, JOHNSTON, PHILLIP, MARTINS, QUINTON, THOMPSON, CRAIG, VICKERS, T. WINSTON, WILMERS, CHRISTOPHER C., WITTMER, HEIKO U., TORRES, STEVEN G.

“…Wildlife agencies are generally tasked with managing and conserving species at state and local levels simultaneously. Thus, it is necessary for wildlife…”
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Comparison of trace mineral concentrations in tail hair, body hair, blood, and liver of mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) in California by Roug, Annette, Swift, Pamela K., Gerstenberg, Greg, Woods, Leslie W., Kreuder-Johnson, Christine, Torres, Steven G., Puschner, Birgit

“…Measuring trace mineral concentrations can be an important component of assessing the health of free-ranging deer. Trace mineral concentrations in liver most…”
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Mining activity and habitat use by mountain sheep (Ovis canadensis) by Bleich, Vernon C., Davis, James H., Marshal, Jason P., Torres, Steven G., Gonzales, Ben J.

“…We studied mountain sheep in the vicinity of three high-wall limestone mines in San Bernardino County, CA, USA to evaluate factors that influenced habitat use…”
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A retrospective look at mountain lion populations in California (1906–2018) by Dellinger, Justin A., Torres, Steven G.

“…Mountain lion (Puma concolor) population management in California has varied widely over the past 100 plus years, ranging from a bounty system (1906-1963) to…”
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FACTORS INFLUENCING OCCUPANCY AND DETECTION RATES OF MOUNTAIN LIONS IN THE MOJAVE DESERT OF CALIFORNIA by Dellinger, Justin A, Darby, Neal W, Torres, Steven G

“…We collected and analyzed a 6-year remote game camera data set from the Mojave National Preserve for determining factors influencing occupancy and detection…”
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Seasonal Spatial Ecology of Mountain Lions (Puma concolor) in the Central Sierra Nevada by Dellinger, Justin A., Loft, Eric R., Bertram, Ronald C., Neal, Donald L., Kenyon, Marc W., Torres, Steven G.

“…Mountain lions (Puma concolor) were captured and radio-collared in the Sierra National Forest between 1983 and 1992 to study the species' seasonal spatial…”
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Temporal trends and drivers of mountain lion depredation in California, USA by Dellinger, Justin A, Macon, Daniel K, Rudd, Jaime L, Clifford, Deana L, Torres, Steven G

“…Increasing human populations and expanding development across the globe necessitate continual progress in understanding and mitigating human-wildlife conflict…”
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Zoonotic vector-borne bacterial pathogens in California mountain lions (Puma concolor), 1987-2010 by Girard, Yvette A, Swift, Pamela, Chomel, Bruno B, Kasten, Rickie W, Fleer, Katryna, Foley, Janet E, Torres, Steven G, Johnson, Christine K

“…Sera collected from 442 mountain lions in 48 California counties between the years of 1987 and 2010 were tested using immunofluorescence assays and…”
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Assessment of Predictive Habitat Models for Bighorn Sheep in California's Peninsular Ranges by Rubin, Esther S, Stermer, Chris J, Boyce, Walter M, Torres, Steven G

“…We developed predictive habitat models for a bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) population in the Peninsular Ranges of southern California, USA, using 2…”
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PSOROPTES INFESTATION AND TREATMENT IN AN ISOLATED POPULATION OF BIGHORN SHEEP (OVIS CANADENSIS) by Bleich, Vernon C, Johnson, Christine K, Torres, Steven G, Davis, James H, Ramsey, Jennifer M, Villepique, Jeffrey T, Gonzales, Ben J

“…The authors captured bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) comprising a small population in the San Bernardino Mountains of California and evaluated the degree of…”
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Genetic structure of mountain lion ( Puma concolor ) populations in California by Ernest, Holly B, Boyce, Walter M, Bleich, Vernon C, May, Bernie, Stiver, San J, Torres, Steven G

“…Analysis of 12 microsatellite loci from431 mountain lions ( )revealed distinct genetic subdivision that wasassociated with geographic barriers andisolation by…”
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Fire History in a Chaparral Ecosystem: Implications for Conservation of a Native Ungulate by Bleich, Vernon C., Johnson, Heather E., Holl, Stephen A., Konde, Lora, Torres, Steven G., Krausman, Paul R.

“…Mature chaparral vegetation in the San Gabriel Mountains, California, resulting from long fire-return intervals (50–70 yr), has resulted in reduced visibility…”
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Bighorn sheep habitat use and selection near an urban environment by Rubin, Esther S, Boyce, Walter M, Stermer, Chris J, Torres, Steven G

“…To further understand the impact of urban development on wildlife populations, we examined habitat use and selection by female bighorn sheep Ovis canadensis in…”
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Temporal trends and drivers of mountain lion depredation in California, USA by Dellinger, Justin A., Macon, Daniel K., Clifford, Deana L., Torres, Steven G.

“…Increasing human populations and expanding development across the globe necessitate continual progress in understanding and mitigating human–wildlife conflict…”
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Population dynamics of bighorn sheep in the San Gabriel Mountains, California, 1967–2002 by Holl, Stephen A., Bleich, Vernon C., Torres, Steven G.

“…We analyzed long-term population data for bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) occupying the San Gabriel Mountains in southern California. From 1967–1972 an…”
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Mountain Lion and Human Activity in California: Testing Speculations by Torres, Steven G., Mansfield, Terry M., Foley, Janet E., Lupo, Thomas, Brinkhaus, Amy

“…We compiled and analyzed 24 years (1972-1995) of verified incidents of mountain lions killing domestic animals (n = 2,663) to examine trend, distribution, and…”
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International Involvement in Wildlife Conservation by Bleich, Vernon C., Torres, Steven G.

“…Bleich and Torres share additional thoughts on the concept of international involvement in wildlife conservation. They claim that becoming directly involved in…”
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Head to Head: Flawed model has serious conservation implications: Response to Turner et al by Ostermann-Kelm, Stacey D, Rubin, Esther S, Groom, Jeremiah D, DeForge, James R, Wagner, Guy, Sorensen, Pete, Torres, Steven G, Jorgensen, Mark C, Byard, Aimee J, Ryder, Oliver

“…Turner et al. (2004) developed a habitat selection model for a population of desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) in the Peninsular Ranges of southern…”
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