Stochastic population dynamics of a montane ground-dwelling squirrel.

Understanding the causes and consequences of population fluctuations is a central goal of ecology. We used demographic data from a long-term (1990-2008) study and matrix population models to investigate factors and processes influencing the dynamics and persistence of a golden-mantled ground squirre...

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Main Authors: Jeffrey A Hostetler, Eva Kneip, Dirk H Van Vuren, Madan K Oli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3313969?pdf=render