Behavioral habitat selection of wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) in boreal forests

Hecker, Lee J.; Edwards, Mark; Nielsen, Scott E.

doi:10.1007/s13364-023-00677-3

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“…Understanding the ecology of herbivores is crucial for developing strategies that promote their sustainability [ 1 ]. As a fundamental aspect of ecological research, diet contributes to the substantial body size variation observed in herbivore populations [ 2 ] and provides valuable basic information for estimating environmental capacity [ 3 ], calculating energy metabolism [ 4 ], assessing habitat suitability [ 5 ], analyzing intra- and interspecific relationships [ 6 ], and formulating protection strategies [ 7 ]. Additionally, seasonal dietary changes play a significant role in the avoidance of seasonal resource bottlenecks by herbivores [ 8 , 9 , 10 ].…”

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Seasonal Diet Composition of Goitered Gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) in an Arid and Semi-Arid Region of Western China

Zhang,

Liu

et al. 2024

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Global climate change, habitat fragmentation, and human interference have resulted in a significant, ongoing decline in the population of goitered gazelles. Effective conservation strategies require an understanding of resource requirements of threatened species, such as dietary needs. Therefore, we aimed to elucidate the food composition and seasonal dietary changes of goitered gazelles through microhistological analyses of fresh feces. Fabaceae (11.5%), Gramineae (9.4%), Chenopodiaceae (20.2%), Asteraceae (10.1%), and Rosaceae (19.5%) formed the primary dietary components of goitered gazelle. Additionally, Krascheninnikovia arborescens (13.4%) and Prunus sibirica (16.3%) were identified as the key forage plants. Forbs (50.4%) were the predominant plants for grazing throughout the year, particularly in the spring (72.9%). The proportion of trees in the diet was highest in the autumn (36.7%) and comparatively lower in other seasons. Furthermore, the proportions of shrubs (22.0%) and graminoids (14.8%) both reached their peaks in the winter. Our findings indicate that goitered gazelles strategically forage seasonally to cope with resource bottlenecks, enhancing their adaptability to arid and semi-arid habitats. Our study provides essential ecological information for the conservation of goitered gazelles and emphasizes the importance of dietary studies of species of ecological significance in environmentally sensitive areas.

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Seasonal Diet Composition of Goitered Gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) in an Arid and Semi-Arid Region of Western China

Zhang,

Liu

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“…The selection of habitat by animals has been a fundamental and central focus in both behavioral ecology and landscape ecology [1][2][3][4][5], as it is essential for effective wildlife management and conservation efforts [6][7][8][9]. Habitat selection is a complex process that involves the assessment of various factors, including the availability of forage, risk of predation, water/snow, reproductive states, human disturbance, competitor effects, etc.…”

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Available Forage and the Conditions for Avoiding Predation of the Siberian Roe Deer (Capreolus pygargus) in the Lesser Xing’an Mountains

Li,

et al. 2023

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Our study focused on quantifying available forage and the conditions for avoiding predation provided within the home ranges of Siberian roe deer (Capreolus pygargus). We conducted transect surveys in both winter and summer–autumn home ranges of the Siberian roe deer in the Tieli Forestry Bureau of the Lesser Xing’an Mountains. Our results revealed significant differences: (1) In terms of the quantity and quality of available forage, the summer–autumn home range had substantially more available forage than the winter home range, with meadows and cornfields showing the highest edible biomass in each, respectively. In terms of forage quality, there were differences in hemicellulose, cellulose, and lignin content between the two ranges. (2) In terms of the conditions for avoiding predation, the winter home range had lower vegetation coverage and greater visibility, making escape strategies more viable. In contrast, the summer–autumn home range had denser vegetation and limited visibility, making hiding strategies more viable. Our study offers comprehensive insights into the available forage and the conditions for avoiding predation, which is crucial for wildlife conservation strategies and habitat management in the region, as it directly informs strategies that address the seasonal forage requirements and predation avoidance of these deer, ultimately enhancing their prospects for survival in the area.

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Behavioral habitat selection of wood bison (Bison bison athabascae) in boreal forests

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Seasonal Diet Composition of Goitered Gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) in an Arid and Semi-Arid Region of Western China

Seasonal Diet Composition of Goitered Gazelle (Gazella subgutturosa) in an Arid and Semi-Arid Region of Western China

Available Forage and the Conditions for Avoiding Predation of the Siberian Roe Deer (Capreolus pygargus) in the Lesser Xing’an Mountains

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