Behavioral modifications by a large-northern herbivore to mitigate warming conditions

Behavioral modifications by a large-northern herbivore to mitigate warming conditions

Abstract Background Temperatures in arctic-boreal regions are increasing rapidly and pose significant challenges to moose (Alces alces), a heat-sensitive large-bodied mammal. Moose act as ecosystem engineers, by regulating forest carbon and structure, below ground nitrogen cycling processes, and pre...

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Main Authors: Jyoti S. Jennewein, Mark Hebblewhite, Peter Mahoney, Sophie Gilbert, Arjan J. H. Meddens, Natalie T. Boelman, Kyle Joly, Kimberly Jones, Kalin A. Kellie, Scott Brainerd, Lee A. Vierling, Jan U. H. Eitel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-10-01
Series:Movement Ecology
Subjects:
Climate change
Behavioral thermoregulation
Thermal stress
Ambient temperature
Habitat selection
Wildlife
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40462-020-00223-9

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