A5022997190- Avian ecology and behavior
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Marine animal studies overview
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Rangeland and Wildlife Management
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Plant and animal studies
- Wildlife Conservation and Criminology Analyses
Purdue University West Lafayette
2022-2025
Abstract Pulsed resources can dramatically influence spatial ecology of wildlife. Black vulture ( Coragyps atratus ) movements depend on habitat structure and foraging opportunities, but their responses to pulsed are poorly understood. In contrast, changes home ranges during large‐game hunting seasons well documented in mammalian predators. Thus, we hypothesized that increased access carrion would decrease black space use. To test for use, quantified using data from 12 GPS‐tagged vultures...
Scavenging is critical for nutrient cycling and maintenance of healthy ecosystems. While there substantial research into the identification taphonomic signatures from facultative mammalian scavengers, early stage scavenging by vultures remain unknown. Further, some vulture species are opportunistic predators, highlighting need to define observed in course normal behavior. We placed stillborn neonatal calves an unoccupied pasture used motion-trigger camera traps quantify effort, then...
ABSTRACT Interference competition occurs when an individual prohibits another’s access to a resource through antagonistic interactions. Despite considerable research on scavenger interactions at carrion, the limited evidence for competitive between Black Vultures (Coragyps atratus) and Turkey (Cathartes aura) relies upon frequency of without considering other forms competition. Using remote cameras, we recorded duration aggression, scavenging, vigilance behaviors exhibited by scavenging...
Abstract Black vultures ( Coragyps atratus ) provide invaluable ecological services through disposal of carrion and the mobilization energy within landscape. Human‐wildlife conflicts with these birds have increased as populations grown species distribution has expanded. We identify critical science needed to understand conflict between black humans inform effective management this in North America. It is imperative that diagnostic criteria supporting identification impacts vulture on...
Abstract Negative economic impacts resulting from wildlife disrupting livestock operations through depredation of stock are a cause human‐wildlife conflict. Management such conflict requires identifying environmental and non‐environmental factors specific to species' biology ecology that influence the potential for occur. Identification can improve understanding conditions placing at risk. Black vultures ( Coragyps atratus ) have expanded their historical range northward into midwestern...
Abstract Human‐wildlife interactions are present wherever both humans and wildlife found. Interactions can be positive or negative for include impacts that range from damage to property, agriculture, health human safety, emotional effects. Livestock‐wildlife form a major component of human‐wildlife conflicts with foci often centered on the implications livestock predation by wildlife. While most vulture species obligate scavengers, several species, including American black ( Coragyps...