Investigating local concerns regarding large mammal restoration: group size in a growing population of reintroduced bison (Bison bison)

Jung, Thomas S.

doi:10.1016/j.gecco.2020.e01303

Cited by 16 publications

(24 citation statements)

References 69 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The mean distance between pairs of bison with simultaneously active collars, at any time, ranged from 5.2 to 79.2 km (overall x̄ = 30.4 ± 29.2 km). Five bison pairs (involving six individuals) travelled together intermittently for short periods of time, demonstrating the unstable fission–fusion dynamics that are typical of bison populations (Fortin et al 2009, Merkle et al 2015, Jung 2020). For four of these pairs, < 5.8% of locations were within 100 m of one another during the same time period.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…Collars were active intermittently from 2007 to 2019 with variable lifespans ( x = 481 ± 311 [SD] days, range = 159-964 days; Table 1). Fix success rates were also variable and all were < 100% ( x = 80.8% ± 14.5%, range = 55.1-95.5%; (Fortin et al 2009, Merkle et al 2015, Jung 2020. For four of these pairs, < 5.8% of locations were within 100 m of one another during the same time period.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, the small number of GPS‐collared bison in our study likely represented selection by a greater number of animals than represented solely by the collared individuals because forest‐dwelling bison are gregarious. In an adjacent bison population mean group size was 18, with significantly larger groups occurring during the summer, often > 50 animals (Jung 2020). In our study area, the mean group size of bison during July was 15.1 ± 13.2 (SD, range = 1–65, n = 174 groups), based on annual surveys from 2002 to 2018 (Larter and Jung, unpubl.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…From approximately 160 animals in 1998, the population grew to an estimated 962 animals in 2017 (Larter 2021). The population is 'wild by nature' (Jung 2020); that is, free-ranging (unfenced) and subject to ecological and evolutionary processes such as competition and predation. The Nahanni population is geographically isolated from other bison populations.…”

Section: Study Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, a limiting factor to bison recovery is the negative attitudes of local people towards bison as a result of their use of roads and communities, where they can become safety hazards or damage property (Doney et al 2018, Bath et al 2021). For example, lack of social acceptance has resulted in resistance to the establishment and growth of some reintroduced bison populations (Clark et al 2016, Klich et al 2018, Jung 2020). In addition, roads may become ecological traps for recovering bison due to mortality from vehicle collisions (COSEWIC 2013).…”

Section: Figurementioning

confidence: 99%

See 4 more Smart Citations

Individual-based seasonal habitat selection in a forest-dwelling population of reintroduced bison Bison bison

2021

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Study Areamentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Figurementioning

confidence: 99%

See 3 more Smart Citations

Individual-based seasonal habitat selection in a forest-dwelling population of reintroduced bison Bison bison

2021

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

Dining with a glutton: an intraguild interaction between scavenging wolverine (Gulo gulo) and lynx (Lynx canadensis)

Jung,

Peers,

Drummond

et al. 2023

Ecosphere

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Intraspecific interactions between mesocarnivores are not commonly observed and consequentially not well understood, particularly for species inhabiting wilderness regions. Using a remote camera, we captured interactions between a Canada lynx (Lynx canadensis) and wolverine (Gulo gulo) scavenging on the remains of a bison (Bison bison). Over a 23‐min period representing nine photographic sequences (1–3 photographs per sequence), we observed (1) a wolverine approach the remains that were being fed on by a lynx, (2) the two animals feeding on the remains at the same time for about 19 min, (3) the wolverine chasing the lynx off of the carcass and, thereafter, (4) the wolverine excluding the lynx from the carcass. Our observation is of potential scientific value because it sheds light on behavioral interactions between these two species, particularly at a rich food source. Intraguild interactions between these species appear to include tolerance toward one another, as well as interference competition, with the wolverine being the dominant species. Our observation highlights the new information on interactions between mesocarnivores that are becoming illuminated with the use of remote cameras, revealing that these interactions may be more complex than once thought.

show abstract

Knowledge of returning wildlife species and willingness to participate in citizen science projects among wildlife park visitors in Germany

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

1. Successful conservation efforts have led to recent increases of large mammals such as European bison Bison bonasus, moose Alces alces and grey wolf Canis lupus and their return to former habitats in central Europe. While embraced by some, the recovery of these species is a controversial topic and holds potential for human-wildlife conflicts. Involving the public has been suggested to be an effective method for monitoring wildlife and mitigating associated conflicts. To assess two interrelated prerequisites for engaging people in Citizen Science(CS)-knowledge of returning species and respondents' readiness to participate in CS activities for monitoring and managing these species-we conducted a survey (questionnaire) in two wildlife parks located in different states of Germany.Based on 472 complete questionnaires, we developed generalized linear models to understand how sociodemographic variables and exposure to the species affected visitors' knowledge of each species, and to investigate if sociodemographic variables and knowledge influenced the likelihood of visitors to participate in CS activities.3. Almost all visitors were aware of the returning wolf population, while knowledge and awareness about bison and moose were significantly lower. Knowledge of the two herbivores differed geographically (higher knowledge of moose in the north-eastern state), possibly indicating a positive association between exposure to the species and knowledge. However, models generally performed poorly in predicting knowledge about wildlife, suggesting that such specific knowledge is insufficiently explained by sociodemographic variables. 4. Our model, which explained stated willingness in CS indicated that younger participants and those with higher knowledge scores in the survey were more willing to engage in CS activities.

show abstract

Investigating local concerns regarding large mammal restoration: group size in a growing population of reintroduced bison (Bison bison)

Cited by 16 publications

References 69 publications

Individual-based seasonal habitat selection in a forest-dwelling population of reintroduced bison Bison bison

Individual-based seasonal habitat selection in a forest-dwelling population of reintroduced bison Bison bison

Dining with a glutton: an intraguild interaction between scavenging wolverine (Gulo gulo) and lynx (Lynx canadensis)

Knowledge of returning wildlife species and willingness to participate in citizen science projects among wildlife park visitors in Germany

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About