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Behavior, Dispersal, and Survival of Male White-tailed Deer in Illinois
Author: Behavior, Dispersal, and Survival of Male White-tailed Deer in Illinois
Author: Charles M. NixonPublisher:
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Category : White-tailed deer
Languages : en
Pages : 32
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Behavior, dispersal, and survival of male white-tailed deer in Illinois, vol. 139
Author: NixonIllinois Natural History Survey biological notes
Author: Illinois Natural History SurveyPublisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 29
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Ecology and Behavior of White-tailed Deer in Southern Illinois
Author: Marie Irene TosaPublisher:
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Category : Illinois
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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An understanding of the ecology and behavior of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) is necessary for proper conservation and management, especially in the face of emerging infectious diseases. The objectives of my study were to estimate juvenile survival, compare methods of quantifying contact rates (simultaneous GPS locations vs. proximity loggers [PLs]), and investigate the impact of group depopulation on contact rates of remnant adult female and juvenile deer. To achieve these goals, I captured, radiotracked, and monitored adult female and juvenile white-tailed deer in southern Illinois during 2011-2014. Survival analysis of juveniles revealed that main causes of mortality were capture related and predation, though some dead animals also showed signs of hemorrhagic disease. Comparison between simultaneous GPS locations and PLs showed evidence that deer coming within the general vicinity of each other are less likely to come in close contact if they are in neighboring social groups than deer whose home ranges overlap little, if at all. Finally, experimental removal of group members caused few if any remnant adult females to alter their contact rates or space-use, but caused remnant juveniles to have lower space-use fidelity compared to control deer and to increase their direct contact rates with other groups temporarily. Using these results, I discuss the large effects that severe weather events can have on juvenile survival, the importance of social structure on the potential transmission of disease agents among female and juvenile deer, and the difference between adult females and juvenile deer in their need for social interactions. My research provides ecologists, wildlife biologists, and managers with valuable information concerning the potential impacts of the environment, infectious diseases, and management strategies on white-tailed deer populations.
Wildlife Review
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Category : Wildlife conservation
Languages : en
Pages : 930
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Biology and Management of White-tailed Deer
Author: David G. HewittPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1482295989
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 668
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Winner of the Wildlife Society Outstanding Edited Book Award for 2013! Winner of the Texas Chapter of The Wildlife Society Outstanding Book Award for 2011! Winner of a CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title Award for 2011! Biology and Management of White-tailed Deer organizes and presents information on the most studied large mammal species in the world. The book covers the evolutionary history of the species, its anatomy, physiology, and nutrition, population dynamics, and ecology across its vast range (from central Canada through northern South America). The book then discusses the history of management of white-tailed deer, beginning with early Native Americans and progressing through management by Europeans and examining population lows in the early 1900s, restocking efforts through the mid 1900s, and recent, overabundant populations that are becoming difficult to manage in many areas. Features: Co-published with the Quality Deer Management Association Compiles valuable information for white-tailed deer enthusiasts, managers, and biologists Written by an authoritative author team from diverse backgrounds Integrates white-tailed deer biology and management into a single volume Provides a thorough treatment of white-tailed deer antler biology Includes downloadable resources with color images The backbone of many state wildlife management agencies' policies and a featured hunting species through much of their range, white-tailed deer are an important species ecologically, socially, and scientifically in most areas of North America. Highly adaptable and now living in close proximity to humans in many areas, white-tailed deer are both the face of nature and the source of conflict with motorists, home-owners, and agricultural producers. Capturing the diverse aspects of white-tailed deer research, Biology and Management of White-tailed Deer is a reflection of the resources invested in the study of the species’ effects on ecosystems, predator-prey dynamics, population regulation, foraging behavior, and browser physiology.
Seasonal Migrations and Mortality of White-tailed Deer in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
Author: Timothy Richard Van DeelenPublisher:
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Category : White-tailed deer
Languages : en
Pages : 356
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Landscape Ecology of Small Mammals
Author: Gary W. BarrettPublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387216227
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 355
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A summary of much of the experimental work on the spatial ecology of small mammals. This field has entered an exciting stage with such new techniques as GIS and systems modeling becoming available. Leading contributors describe and analyze the most well-known case studies and provide new insights into how landscape patterns and processes have had an impact on small mammals and how small mammals have, in turn, affected landscape structure and composition.
Dispersal Behavior of White-tailed Deer in an Agricultural Landscape
Author: Matthew T. SpringerPublisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 222
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