Density-dependent network structuring within and across wild animal systems
Gregory F. Albery, Daniel J. Becker, Josh A. Firth, Delphine De Moor, Sanjana Ravindran, Matthew J. Silk, Amy R. Sweeny, Eric Vander Wal, Quinn M. R. Webber, Bryony E. Allen, Simon A. Babayan, Sahas Barve, Mike Begon, Richard John Birtles, Theadora A. Block, , David M. Tickler
The paper shows density increases network connectedness in wild animal populations, but effects saturate, with stronger spatial than social impacts.
Nature Ecology & Evolution · Sep 4, 2025Peer-reviewedEcology