News tagged with elk population

Modeling study identifies characteristics of high elk-use areas in western Oregon, Washington

The availability of highly nutritious forage is one of four factors linked to the presence of elk populations in western Oregon and Washington, according to a modeling study recently completed by scientists ...

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 21, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Are wolves saving Yellowstone's aspen trees from elk?

Previous research has claimed that the reintroduction of wolves to Yellowstone National Park in 1995 is helping restore quaking aspen in risky areas where wolves prowl. But apparently elk hungry for winter ...

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 01, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Wolves lose their predatory edge in mid-life, study shows

Although most wolves in Yellowstone National Park live to be nearly six years old, their ability to kill prey peaks when they are two to three, according to a study led by Dan MacNulty and recently published ...

Biology / Ecology

created Oct 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0




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CU research shows warming climate threatens ecology at mountain research site west of Boulder

A series of papers published this month on ecological changes at 26 global research sites -- including one administered by the University of Colorado Boulder in the high mountains west of the city -- indicates ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 10

Loss of predators in Northern Hemisphere affecting ecosystem health

A survey done on the loss in the Northern Hemisphere of large predators, particularly wolves, concludes that current populations of moose, deer, and other large herbivores far exceed their historic levels ...

Biology / Ecology

created Apr 09, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 8

Long-term research reveals causes and consequences of environmental change

As global temperatures rise, the most threatened ecosystems are those that depend on a season of snow and ice, scientists from the nation's Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) Network say."The vulnerability o ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Apr 06, 2012 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0

By the light of January's Wolf Moon

(PhysOrg.com) -- A cold-eyed moon rises above Lamar Valley in Yellowstone National Park. It is January. For Native Americans, it is the time of the Wolf Moon.

Biology / Ecology

created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Dramatic links found between climate change, elk, plants, and birds

Climate change in the form of reduced snowfall in mountains is causing powerful and cascading shifts in mountainous plant and bird communities through the increased ability of elk to stay at high elevations over winter and ...

Biology / Ecology

created Jan 10, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Lone wolf crosses into California

A gray wolf was confirmed to be roaming California for the first time in 87 years when a young male migrating in search of a mate crossed over the state line from Oregon on Wednesday.

Biology / Ecology

created Jan 02, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 4

An ecosystem being transformed: Yellowstone 15 years after the return of wolves

On the 15th anniversary of the return of wolves to Yellowstone National Park, a quiet but profound rebirth of life and ecosystem health is emerging, scientists conclude in a new report.

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 21, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Powerful mathematical model greatly improves predictions for species facing climate change

UCLA life scientists and colleagues have produced the most comprehensive mathematical model ever devised to track the health of populations exposed to environmental change.

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 03, 2011 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 15 | with audio podcast

Single dose of contraceptive vaccine controls fertility in cats for years

(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Florida researchers, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, report that a single dose of an immunocontraceptive vaccine controls fertility over multiple years in adult female ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Battling chronic wasting disease in elk and deer

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been responsible for the severe decline of Saskatchewan’s game farm industry. Millions have been spent on programs to screen herds and compensate farmers.

Biology / Other

created Sep 27, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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