A mammalian herbivore prefers locally adapted populations in a common garden: implications for climate change mitigation
K. K. Lauger, S. M. Mahoney, E. M. Rothwell, J. M. Parker, T. G. Whitham
This study shows that porcupines preferentially browse trees adapted to their local climate, indicating a genetic basis for tree defenses against herbivory, with implications for assisted migration strategies.
bioRxiv · Dec 1, 2021 · PreprintEcology