Effects of wolves on elk and cattle behaviors: implications for livestock production and wolf conservation

In many areas, livestock are grazed within wolf (Canis lupus) range. Predation and harassment of livestock by wolves creates conflict and is a significant challenge for wolf conservation. Wild prey, such as elk (Cervus elaphus), perform anti-predator behaviors. Artificial selection of cattle (Bos ta...

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Veröffentlicht in:	PloS one 2010-08, Vol.5 (8), p.e11954-e11954
Hauptverfasser:	Laporte, Isabelle, Muhly, Tyler B, Pitt, Justin A, Alexander, Mike, Musiani, Marco
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Alces alces Analysis Animal behavior Animals Arousal Autoimmune diseases Beef cattle Behavior, Animal Bovidae Canidae Cattle Cattle - physiology Cervus elaphus Collars Compensation Conservation Conservation of Natural Resources Costs Deer - physiology Domestication Ecology/Behavioral Ecology Ecology/Conservation and Restoration Ecology Elk Evaluation Evolutionary Biology/Animal Behavior Feasibility studies Female Fitness Foraging behavior Geographic Information Systems Global positioning systems GPS Gray wolf Group dynamics Home range Livestock Livestock production Male Market value Odocoileus Pasture Pastures Physiology Predation Predatory Behavior Prey Roads & highways Ruggedness Satellite navigation systems Sheep Slopes Spacecraft Telemetry Terrain Weight reduction Wolves
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