Highway underpasses offer little fragmentation relief for desert bighorn sheep near Mojave National Preserve, CA

Highway underpasses offer little fragmentation relief for desert bighorn sheep near Mojave National Preserve, CA

To improve wildlife connectivity across the U.S., managers need to identify and prioritize movement barriers in need of mitigation. Roadway barriers may be semi-permeable and allow some movement either at-grade or via non-wildlife underpasses, but permeability can depend on species-specific behavior...

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Main Authors: Christina M. Aiello, Nathan L. Galloway, Kristin Fratella, Paige R. Prentice, Neal W. Darby, Debra L. Hughson, Clinton W. Epps
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: California Department of Fish and Wildlife 2024-03-01
Series:California Fish and Wildlife Journal
Subjects:
connectivity
crossing structures
ovis canadensis
mammals
wildlife corridors
Online Access:https://journal.wildlife.ca.gov/2024/03/28/highway-underpasses-offer-little-fragmentation-relief-for-desert-bighorn-sheep-near-mojave-national-preserve-ca/

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https://journal.wildlife.ca.gov/2024/03/28/highway-underpasses-offer-little-fragmentation-relief-for-desert-bighorn-sheep-near-mojave-national-preserve-ca/

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