Michael V. Cove
A5052463909- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Bat Biology and Ecology Studies
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Evolution and Paleontology Studies
- Rabies epidemiology and control
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Plant and animal studies
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Marine animal studies overview
- Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure
- Satellite Image Processing and Photogrammetry
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
2020-2025
Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute
2018-2023
North Carolina State University
2014-2022
Ecological Society of America
2020
University of Central Missouri
2012-2016
University of San Carlos of Guatemala
2015
Universidad Nacional
2014
Abstract Camera traps deployed in grids or stratified random designs are a well‐established survey tool for wildlife but there has been little evaluation of study design parameters. We used an empirical subsampling approach involving 2,225 camera deployments run at 41 areas around the world to evaluate three aspects trap (number sites, duration and season sampling) their influence on estimation ecological metrics (species richness, occupancy detection rate) mammals. found that 25–35 sites...
Abstract Wildlife must adapt to human presence survive in the Anthropocene, so it is critical understand species responses humans different contexts. We used camera trapping as a lens view mammal changes activity during COVID-19 pandemic. Across 163 sampled 102 projects around world, amount and timing of animal varied widely. Under higher activity, mammals were less active undeveloped areas but unexpectedly more developed while exhibiting greater nocturnality. Carnivores most sensitive,...
ABSTRACT Motivation SNAPSHOT USA is an annual, multicontributor camera trap survey of mammals across the United States. The growing dataset intended for tracking spatial and temporal responses mammal populations to changes in land use, cover climate. These data will be useful exploring drivers relative abundance distribution, as well impacts species interactions on daily activity patterns. Main Types Variables Contained 2019–2023 contains 987,979 records image sequence 9694 deployment...
Camera traps and radiotags commonly are used to estimate animal activity curves. However, little empirical evidence has been provided validate whether they produce similar results. We compared curves from two common camera trapping techniques those with four species that varied substantially in size (~1 kg-~50 kg), diet (herbivore, omnivore, carnivore), mode of (diurnal crepuscular). Also, we sub-sampled photographs each technique determine the minimum sample needed maintain accuracy...
Abstract With the accelerating pace of global change, it is imperative that we obtain rapid inventories status and distribution wildlife for ecological inferences conservation planning. To address this challenge, launched SNAPSHOT USA project, a collaborative survey terrestrial populations using camera traps across United States. For our first annual survey, compiled data all 50 states during 14‐week period (17 August–24 November 2019). We sampled at 1,509 trap sites from 110 arrays covering...
Roadkill is widely recognized as one of the primary negative effects roads on many wildlife species and also has socioeconomic impacts when they result in accidents. A comprehensive dataset roadkill locations essential to evaluate factors contributing risk enhance our comprehension its impact populations dimensions. We undertook a compilation records, encompassing both published unpublished data gathered from road surveys or opportunistic sources. GLOBAL ROADKILL DATA includes 208,570...
Abstract SNAPSHOT USA is a multicontributor, long‐term camera trap survey designed to mammals across the United States. Participants are recruited through community networks and directly website application ( https://www.snapshot-usa.org/ ). The growing Snapshot dataset useful, for example, tracking wildlife population responses land use, cover, climate changes spatial temporal scales. Here we present 2021 dataset, third national US. Data were collected 109 arrays included 1711 sites. total...
The social system of animals involves a complex interplay between physiology, natural history, and the environment. Long relied upon discrete categorizations “social” “solitary” inhibit our capacity to understand species their interactions with world around them. Here, we use globally distributed camera trapping dataset test drivers aggregating into groups in (martens relatives, family Mustelidae , Order Carnivora ) assumed be obligately solitary. We simple quantification, probability being...
The mesopredator release hypothesis (MRH) has been suggested as a reason why many mammalian generalist mesopredators flourish and become abundant. However, the MRH only examined in limited number of field studies. Some studies have argued that coyotes (Canis latrans) act top predators fragmented forest systems coyote presence positive effect on song bird diversity abundance by controlling abundance. We integrated camera trap data occupancy modeling to determine factors affect detection...
The Key Largo woodrat ( Neotoma floridana smalli ) and cotton mouse Peromyscus gossypinus allapaticola are federally endangered subspecies endemic to the tropical hardwood hammocks of Largo, Florida. Woodrats considered generalists in habitat diet, yet a steady decline natural stick nests capture rates over past several decades suggests that they limited by availability nesting due loss fragmentation. more specialized appears rely on old growth hammock, type is rare following land clearing....
Abstract Aim We test a new species distribution modelling ( SDM ) framework, while comparing results to more common techniques. This framework allows for the combination of presence‐only PO and presence‐absence PA data accounts imperfect detection spatial bias in presence data. The tested here is based on Poisson point process model, which predictions population size. compared these estimates those provided by experts species. Species Location Presence Baird's tapir Tapirus bairdii...
While the conservation role of remaining natural habitats in anthropogenic landscapes is clear, degree to which agricultural matrices impose limitations animal use not well understood, but vital assess species' resilience land change. Using an occupancy framework, we evaluated how oil palm plantations affect occurrence and habitat terrestrial mammals Colombian Llanos. Further, effect undergrowth vegetation proximity forest on within plantations. Most species exhibited restricted...
Managing wildlife populations in the face of global change requires regular data on abundance and distribution wild animals, but acquiring these over appropriate spatial scales a sustainable way has proven challenging. Here we present from Snapshot USA 2020, second annual national mammal survey USA. This project involved 152 scientists setting camera traps standardized protocol at 1485 locations across 103 arrays 43 states for total 52,710 trap-nights effort. Most (58) were also sampled...
Abstract While museum voucher specimens continue to be the standard for species identifications, biodiversity data are increasingly represented by photographic records from camera traps and amateur naturalists. Some easily recognized in these pictures, others impossible distinguish. Here we quantify extent which 335 terrestrial nonvolant North American mammals can identified typical photographs, with without considering range maps. We evaluated all pairwise comparisons of judged, based on...
With the extirpation of apex predators from many North American systems, coyotes Canis latrans have become de facto top predator and are ubiquitous members most ecosystems. Keystone aid in maintaining ecosystem function by regulating mammal community through direct predation instilling landscape fear, yet value systems to this capacity is understudied likely variable across environments. Since common Midwestern United States, we utilized camera traps occupancy analyses assess their role...
Abstract Site occupancy models (SOMs) are a common tool for studying the spatial ecology of wildlife. When observational data collected using passive monitoring field methods, including camera traps or autonomous recorders, detections animals may be temporally autocorrelated, leading to biased estimates and incorrectly quantified uncertainty. We presently lack clear guidance understanding mitigating consequences temporal autocorrelation when estimating with trap data. use simulations explore...
We collected and screened black rats (Rattus rattus) in Key Largo, Florida, USA, to determine the potential role of disease or parasites collapse local population. Rats appeared healthy, but 94% (n=15/16) tested positive for Sarcocystis sp. The partial 18S rRNA gene sequence was 98.7-99.7% similar a strain zuoi that is now considered newly described kani within larger S. species complex contains numerous new species. These spp. use Asian snakes as definitive hosts rodents, shrews, tree...
The niche conservatism hypothesis states that a species' relationships to habitat and climate conditions are maintained across space time. Niche stationarity is assumed when ecologists estimate needs or transfer findings geographic regions. Recent studies show some associations with vary spatially, contradicting the hypothesis. sources of this nonstationarity unknown potential mechanisms remain untested. Here we environmental niches 36 common North American mammals spatially dimensions human...
This publication is part of the Wildlife Florida fact sheet series, created to provide public with a quick and accurate introduction Florida’s wildlife, including both native invasive species. We hope these sheets inspire you learn more about one rarest mammals, Key Largo woodrat, as well investigate other wildlife around your community understand amazing biodiversity in state Florida.
The protozoan parasite _Toxoplasma gondii_ can alter behavior by heightening the boldness of multiple taxa to increase predation their definitive host—Felids. We screened northern raccoons (_Procyon lotor_) for _Toxoplasma_-infection and monitored American crocodile (_Crocodylus acutus_) nests with camera traps in Florida Keys, USA. On four occasions, we documented investigating a active nest until female chased them off. quantified elapsed reaction time (ERT) as number seconds between...
Noninvasive camera-traps are commonly used to survey mammal communities in the Neotropics. This study medium and large diversity San Juan – La Selva Biological Corridor, Costa Rica. The connectivity of corridor is affected by spread large-scale agriculture, cattle ranching, a growing human presence. An occupancy modeling approach was estimate species richness species-specific detection probabilities 16 forested sites within four different matrix-use categories: eco-lodge reserves, tree...