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
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Series:Movement Ecology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40462-025-00540-x
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