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D. R. Stahler

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Approach:experimental assay· 5 Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 4 Research Focus:cell type annotation· 3 Organism:human· 3 Approach:statistical model· 3 Organism:mouse· 2 Organism:rat· 2 Assay:behavioral assay· 1

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D. W. Smith· 7 shared D. R. MacNulty· 3 shared K. A. Cassidy· 2 shared M. C. Metz· 2 shared M. T. Kohl· 2 shared T. Coulson· 2 shared A. L. DeCandia· 1 shared B. J. Smith· 1 shared

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9 papers

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Investigating tri-trophic interactions using bio-energetic demographic models

G. Passoni, T. Coulson, F. Cagnacci, P. J. Hudson, D. R. Stahler, D. W. Smith, S. Lachish

The paper develops a bioenergetic demographic model to study tri-trophic interactions in Yellowstone, showing that wolf reintroduction reduced elk numbers and increased vegetation biomass.

Ecology · Nov 23, 2023Peer-reviewedEcology

Detection of prions from spiked and free-ranging carnivore feces

H. N. Inzalaco, E. E. Brandell, S. P. Wilson, M. Hunsaker, D. R. Stahler, K. Woelfel, D. P. Walsh, T. Nordeen, D. J. Storm, S. S. Lichtenberg, W. C. Turner

This study detects prions in carnivore feces using RT-QuIC, showing that prions are detectable in both spiked and free-ranging samples, reflecting cervid population prevalence.

bioRxiv · Jul 31, 2023Ecology

Density-dependent habitat selection alters drivers of population distribution in northern Yellowstone elk

B. J. Smith, D. R. MacNulty, D. R. Stahler, D. W. Smith, T. Avgar

The paper shows that as elk density decreases, the primary driver of habitat selection shifts from food to safety, demonstrating density-dependent habitat selection's impact on population distribution.

Ecology Letters · Feb 1, 2023Peer-reviewedEcology

High retention of genomic variation and fitness-related traits in the effective population of reintroduced wolves in Yellowstone National Park

B. vonHoldt, A. L. DeCandia, K. A. Cassidy, E. E. Stahler, J. S. Sinsheimer, D. W. Smith, D. R. Stahler

The paper analyzes genomic and pedigree data from Yellowstone wolves to assess genetic diversity and fitness traits in reintroduced populations, finding high genetic variation retention and lower inbreeding levels.

bioRxiv · Feb 18, 2022 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

Breeding displacement in gray wolves (Canis lupus): Three males usurp breeding position and pup rearing from a neighboring pack in Yellowstone National Park

J. SunderRaj, J. W. Rabe, K. A. Cassidy, R. McIntyre, D. R. Stahler, D. W. Smith

This study describes three male wolves from a neighboring pack displacing the breeding male of another pack in Yellowstone, raising the previous male's pups and achieving reproductive success.

bioRxiv · Aug 18, 2021Animal Behavior & Cognition

Experimental assessment of K locus effects on the gray wolf response to virus

R. A. Johnston, J. G. Rheinwald, B. M. vonHoldt, D. R. Stahler, W. Lowry, J. Tung, R. K. Wayne

The study investigates the effect of the KB allele on gray wolf gene regulatory responses to viral infection using cell cultures, finding no difference in response between genotypes.

bioRxiv · Dec 29, 2020 · PreprintEvolutionary Biology

Tooth fracture frequency in gray wolves reflects prey availability

B. Van Valkenburgh, R. O. Peterson, D. W. Smith, D. R. Stahler, J. A. Vucetich

The paper links tooth fracture frequency in gray wolves to prey availability, showing increased fractures when prey:predator ratios decline.

bioRxiv · Jun 3, 2019Ecology

Weak spatiotemporal response of prey to predation risk in a freely interacting system

J. Cusack, M. T. Kohl, M. C. Metz, T. Coulson, D. R. Stahler, D. W. Smith, D. R. MacNulty

This study examines whether elk adjust their space use to minimize predation risk by wolves in Yellowstone, finding little evidence of spatiotemporal avoidance behavior.

bioRxiv · Sep 21, 2018Ecology

Diel predator activity drives a dynamic landscape of fear

M. T. Kohl, D. R. Stahler, M. C. Metz, J. D. Forester, M. J. Kauffman, N. Varley, P. J. White, D. W. Smith, D. R. MacNulty

The paper quantifies a dynamic landscape of fear in Yellowstone elk, showing it fluctuates with wolf activity patterns across the diel cycle.

bioRxiv · Nov 17, 2017Ecology