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Wildlife Ecology

We study the population dynamics and behaviours of large mammals.

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Monitoring White-tailed Deer in the Columbia River Basin

Wildlife Ecology
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The Columbia River Basin of British Columbia is home to the Columbia North, Frisby-Boulder, and Columbia South caribou ranges. These areas are known for their...

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Wildfire, Caribou Use, and Survival

Wildlife Ecology
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Forest fires can affect caribou habitat by removing lichen, a staple of their winter diet. Fires can also stimulate the growth of shrubs, which increases...

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Population Estimates for Large Mammals

Wildlife Ecology
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Adaptive management and recovery of caribou requires understanding the drivers of population dynamics. Photo by Harry van Oort To do that, it is necessary to...

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Ecosystem Monitoring Camera Program

Wildlife Ecology
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The Ecosystem Monitoring Camera Program has been monitoring mammals across northeastern Alberta and northwestern Saskatchewan since 2017. The program is a collaboration with RICC, the University...

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Climate Change & Caribou Demography

Wildlife Ecology
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In light of global climate change, understanding how species respond to climate variability is now fundamental to wildlife conservation and management. Studies on the impacts...

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