Stepping stones to extirpation: Puma patch occupancy thresholds in an urban‐wildland matrix
Abstract Habitat loss and fragmentation are the leading causes of species range contraction and extirpation, worldwide. Factors that predict sensitivity to fragmentation include high trophic level, large body size, and extensive spatial requirements. Pumas (Puma concolor) exemplify these qualities,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-08-01
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Series: | Ecology and Evolution |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ece3.10381 |