L. Thel

Too hot or too disturbed? Temperatures more than hikers affect circadian activity of females in northern chamois

This study examines how high temperatures affect the circadian activity of female northern chamois more than hiker presence, using long-term GPS and activity sensor data.

Good moms: dependent-young and their mothers cope better than others with longer dry season in plains zebras

The paper examines how plains zebra survival and reproduction are affected by seasonal changes, finding that reproductive females and their dependent young cope better with longer dry seasons.

How to describe and measure phenology? An investigation on the diversity of metrics using phenology of births in large herbivores

This paper evaluates 52 phenology metrics for birth timing in large herbivores, finding that simpler metrics are often better and that circular statistics and distribution tests are most effective.

Can citizen science analysis of camera trap data be used to study reproduction? Lessons from Snapshot Serengeti program

This study evaluates if citizen science volunteers can reliably detect juvenile animals in camera trap data to study reproduction, finding moderate accuracy for some species.