Local nutrient hotspots shape red deer habitat selection in a nutrient-poor landscape
Elke Wenting, Manon van den Braak, Chris Vervoorn, Henk Luten, Ruben Vermeer, Dennis R. Lammertsma, Lysanne Snijders, Elisabeth S. Bakker, Andrea Kölzsch
This study shows red deer select nutrient-rich patches in a poor landscape, driven by local enrichment rather than broad soil properties.
bioRxiv · Aug 21, 2026 · PreprintEcology