Understanding the Ecological Tug of War: Disentangling Competition Between a Native and Domesticated Ungulate
Author(s): Spencer, B.D., R.W. DeYoung, A.M. Foley, D.G. Hewitt, J.A. Ortega-S., L.R. Schofield, T.A. Campbell, and M.J. Cherry
Published: April 2024
Competition occurs through resource exploitation and direct interference between individuals/species. We used deer GPS data around an experimental cattle introduction to separate these mechanisms. Evaluating deer movement for 30 days before/after, too brief for resource impacts, we used home range size as a proxy for habitat quality degradation beyond forage loss from cattle interference competition.
Suggested Citation
Spencer, B.D., R.W. DeYoung, A.M. Foley, D.G. Hewitt, J.A. Ortega-S., L.R. Schofield, T.A. Campbell, and M.J. Cherry. 2024. Understanding the ecological tug of war: disentangling competition between a native and domesticated ungulate. Ecosphere https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.4850 (East Foundation Manuscript 095)