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August 16, 2025Wildlife BiologyOpen Access

Navigating a landscape of contrasting hunting regimes and habitats: red deer responses to risk and resources

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JEJuliana EggersMMMichael MaroschekRSRupert Seidl

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Observational analysis revealed how red deer adapt to hunting risks in varying habitats, suggesting conservation strategies for ungulates.

Key Points

  • Red deer show distinct habitat preferences, prioritizing closed forests in hunting areas for safety and reducing movement during daylight hours.
  • In non-hunting zones, red deer strongly select open habitats and maintain consistent movement rates day and night, indicating adaptive behavior.
  • Using GPS tracking data from 32 female red deer, researchers analyzed their responses to varying hunting pressures and habitat types.
  • Insights into red deer behavior highlight the importance of no-hunting zones for wildlife conservation and effective management.

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Eggers et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a366a80a429f797332c9a4https://doi.org/10.1002/wlb3.01424
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