Corridors or Risk? Movement Along, and Use of, Linear Features Vary Predictably Among Large Mammal Predator and Prey Species

Organization
Alberta Biodiversity Monitoring Institute (ABMI)
Wildlife Infometrics Inc.
Cenovus Energy
Resource Type
Peer reviewed article
Authors
Melanie Dickie
Scott McNay
Glenn Sutherland
Michael Cody
Tal Avgar
Contacts
Melanie Dickie
Resource Date:
September
2019
Page Length
32

The objective of this study is to evaluate wolf, black bear, moose and caribou responses to anthropogenic linear features, attempting to determine whether these features are perceived as movement corridors, foraging habitats, or as sources of risk.