Ephemeral vegetation drivers of occupancy dynamics of Mojave desert tortoises (Gopherus agassizii)
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DOI: 10.1002/ecs2.70381
Abstract: Understanding the factors associated with the probability of a species occurring across the landscape has become a foundational component of wildlife management and monitoring. Static factors (e.g., plot characteristics that are consistent across time, such… read more here.
Keywords: desert tortoises; mojave desert; vegetation; dynamics mojave ... See more keywords
Predicting translocation outcomes with personality for desert tortoises
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DOI: 10.1093/beheco/arx064
Abstract: Lay SummaryPersonality is a fundamental component of the individual although atypically considered during conservation efforts. For tortoises about to be released into the wild, we quantified personality prior to release and related it to survival… read more here.
Keywords: translocation outcomes; predicting translocation; outcomes personality; personality desert ... See more keywords
Habitat use by female desert tortoises suggests tradeoffs between resource use and risk avoidance
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0263743
Abstract: Animals may select habitat to maximize the benefits of foraging on growth and reproduction, while balancing competing factors like the risk of predation or mortality from other sources. Variation in the distribution of food resources… read more here.
Keywords: desert tortoises; habitat; mortality; risk ... See more keywords