Large-scale experimental removal of non-native slider turtles has unexpected consequences on basking behavior for both conspecifics and a native, threatened turtle
Max R. Lambert, Jennifer M. McKenzie, Robyn M. Screen, Adam G. Clause, Benjamin J. Johnson, Genevieve G. Mount, H. Bradley Shaffer, Gregory B. Pauly
The paper removes non-native slider turtles to study their impact on basking behavior of native turtles, finding unexpected intraspecific competition and suggesting removal benefits at high densities.
bioRxiv · May 2, 2018 · PreprintEcology