Distance, weather, and forage conditions drive timing of autumn migration in female mule deer
Abstract Background Seasonal migration is a behavioral strategy that animals evolved to exploit seasonally changing resources. Ungulates in northern temperate landscapes often seasonally migrate between low-elevation winter ranges and higher-elevation summer ranges, allowing individuals to exploit a...
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| Main Authors: | Colby B. Anton, Nicholas J. DeCesare, Collin J. Peterson |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-02-01
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| Series: | Movement Ecology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-025-00540-x |
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