Ungulate Migration in a Changing Climate-An Initial Assessment of Climate Impacts, Management Priorities, and Science Needs
Migratory behavior among ungulates in the Western United States occurs in response to changing forage quality and quantity, weather patterns, and predation risk. As snow melts and vegetation green-up begins in late spring and early summer, many migratory ungulates leave their winter range and move t...
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US Geological Survey
2022
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