Sage Brush Ecology

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Publications

Disturbance type and species life history predict mammal responses to humans. (2021). Suraci, J. P., Gaynor, K. M., Allen, M. L., Alexander, P., Brashares, J. S., Cendejas‐Zarelli, S., ... & Wilmers, C. C. Global Change Biology, 27(16), 3718-3731.

Reintroduced wolves and hunting limit the abundance of subordinate apex predator in a multi-use landscape. (2020). Elbroch, L. M., Ferguson, J., Quigley, H., Craighead, D., Thompson, D., Wittmer, H. U. Biology, Medicine Proceedings of the Royal Society B.

Cougars are an icon symbol of America's western wilderness areas.

Cougars are an icon symbol of America's western wilderness areas.

When cougars are threatened they often take refuge in trees.

When cougars are threatened they often take refuge in trees.

A young cougar, or kitten, will remain with its mother for a year or more before venturing off on its' own.

A young cougar, or kitten, will remain with its mother for a year or more before venturing off on its' own.

Cougars hunt by hiding and stalking their prey. In this study their diet was predominantly elk.

Cougars hunt by hiding and stalking their prey. In this study their diet was predominantly elk.

Cougars are shy and elusive animals and it is unusual to see one in the wild.

Cougars are shy and elusive animals and it is unusual to see one in the wild.