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Edge effects and their influence on habitat suitability calculations: a continuous approach applied to birds of the Atlantic forest.

Published online: 18 Apr 2012

Authors: Zurita, G. & Pe'er, G. & Bellocq, M. I. & Hansbauer, M. M.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The suitability of human-modified habitats for native species and the response of species to habitat edges are two important ecological processes that...

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Influence of landscape pattern on breeding distribution and success in a threatened Alcid, the marbled murrelet: model transferability and management implications.

Published online: 29 Aug 2007

Authors: Zharikov, Y. & Lank, D. B. & Cooke, F.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

The marbled murrelet Brachyramphus marmoratus is a threatened Alcid nesting in old-growth coastal forests from central California to Alaska. Logging h...

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A field test of R package GPSEQCLUS: for establishing animal location clusters.

Published online: 16 May 2023

Authors: Cluff, H. D. & Mech, L. D.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Ecological Solutions and Evidence

The ability to track animals with Global Positioning System (GPS) collars opened an enormous potential for studying animal movements and behaviour in ...

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Not all maps are equal: evaluating approaches for mapping vessel collision risk to large baleen whales.

Published online: 03 Jan 2025

Authors: Hague, E. L. & Halliday, W. D. & Dawson, J. & Ferguson, S. H. & Heide-Jørgensen, M. P. & Sogas, N. S. & Gormley, K. & Young, B. G. & McWhinnie, L. H.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

A growing and increasingly globalised human population, requiring the movement of goods and commodities, is placing increasing demands on the maritime...

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Statistical methods for analysing responses of wildlife to human disturbance.

Published online: 03 May 2006

Authors: Preisler, H. K. & Ager, A. A. & Wisdom, M. J.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Off-road recreation is increasing rapidly in many areas of the world, and effects on wildlife can be highly detrimental. Consequently, we have develop...

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Response to agriculture by a woodland species depends on cover type and behavioural state: insights from resident and dispersing Iberian lynx.

Published online: 01 Jun 2016

Authors: Gastón, A. & Blázquez-Cabrera, S. & Garrote, G. & Mateo-Sánchez, M. C. & Beier, P. & Simón, M. A. & Saura, S.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Conservation biology faces the challenge of ensuring species persistence in increasingly modified landscapes. Agriculture covers a large proportion of...

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Conditioned taste aversion enhances the survival of an endangered predator imperilled by a toxic invader.

Published online: 26 May 2010

Authors: O'Donnell, S. & Webb, J. K. & Shine, R.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Even when we cannot eradicate an invasive species, we may be able to reduce its ecological impact. In Australia, a critically endangered predator, the...

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Effects of habitat on GPS collar performance: using data screening to reduce location error.

Published online: 18 Jul 2007

Authors: Lewis, J. S. & Rachlow, J. L. & Garton, E. O. & Vierling, L. A.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Global positioning system (GPS) technology enables researchers to evaluate wildlife movements, space use and resource selection in detail for extended...

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Seeking ground less traveled: elk responses to recreation.

Published online: 06 Nov 2019

Authors: Kantor, S. & Wisdom, M. & Johnson, B.

Content type: Bulletin

Recreating on public land is increasingly popular in the Pacific Northwest. Recreation management requires balancing opportunities for people to enjoy...

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Stochastic models of foot and mouth disease in feral pigs in the Australian semi-arid rangelands.

Published online: 21 May 2003

Authors: Dexter, N.

Content type: Journal article

Journal title: Journal of Applied Ecology

Foot and mouth disease (FMD) is one of the world's most important livestock diseases and pigs Sus scrofa are highly susceptible. In countries with sig...

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