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Margaret Mercer

University of Arizona

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Animal Behavior & Cognition· 2

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Research Focus:ecology & biodiversity· 2 Approach:experimental assay· 2 Assay:behavioral assay· 1 Organism:mouse· 1 Organism:non-human primate· 1

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Jesse M. AlstoniD· 2 shared Albert L. LeCount· 1 shared Cheryl M. MollohaniD· 1 shared Iris Noordermeer· 1 shared Isobel HawkinsiD· 1 shared Jacob R. GoheeniD· 1 shared Kerry Baldwin· 1 shared Lauren A. StantoniD· 1 shared

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Using bobcat (Lynx rufus) movement patterns to inform strategies for road mitigation

Margaret Mercer, Cheryl M. Mollohan, Kerry Baldwin, Albert L. LeCount, Michael James Noonan, Jesse M. Alston

This study analyzes bobcat movement patterns near roads to inform strategies for reducing vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity.

bioRxiv · Jan 25, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition

Human shields alter antipredator behavior in Guenther's dik-dik (Madoqua guentheri)

Raymond O. Owino, Isobel Hawkins, Iris Noordermeer, Margaret Mercer, Lauren A. Stanton, Jacob R. Goheen, Jesse M. Alston

This study shows that Guenther's dik-dik in areas with higher human activity have shorter flight initiation distances and respond more to non-specific predation cues than to predator cues that avoid humans.

bioRxiv · Sep 7, 2025 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition