A framework for understanding semi-permeable barrier effects on migratory ungulates

Journal of Applied Ecology

Volumn 50, Issue 1, 2013, Pages 68-78

  Sawyer, Hall ^a   Kauffman, Matthew J ^b   Middleton, Arthur D ^b   Morrison, Thomas A ^b   Nielson, Ryan M ^a   Wyckoff, Teal B ^b  

^a WESTERN ECOSYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING   (United States)

Author keywords

Brownian bridge movement model; Connectivity; Migration routes; Mule deer; Stopovers

Indexed keywords

BEHAVIORAL RESPONSE; DECISION MAKING; MIGRATION ROUTE; MIGRATORY POPULATION; MOVEMENT; SEASONAL VARIATION; SPECIES CONSERVATION; UNGULATE;

ANIMALIA; CERVIDAE; ODOCOILEUS HEMIONUS; UNGULATA;

EID: 84873156289     PISSN: 00218901     EISSN: 13652664     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.12013     Document Type: Article

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