Elements on the move: Tracking migratory red deer to understand nitrogen transport in the Alps

In this blog post, Kristy Ferraro tell the #StoryBehindThePaper for the article “Elements on the move: How ungulate migration expands Alpine biogeochemical footprints“, recently published in the Journal of Animal Ecology. This study explored how local- and landscape-scale movement of migratory vs. resident red deer influenced nitrogen distribution across an alpine landscape. Animal migration is one of the most fascinating aspects of animal life. When … Continue reading Elements on the move: Tracking migratory red deer to understand nitrogen transport in the Alps

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Modelling trampling effects of large herbivores on ecosystem processes

This blog post is provided by Adam Meyer and Shawn Leroux and tells the #StoryBehindthePaper for the paper “A theory for context-dependent effects of mammalian trampling on ecosystem nitrogen cycling”, which was recently published in the Journal of Animal Ecology. Adam Meyer is a PhD candidate in terrestrial ecosystem ecology at Memorial University of Newfoundland. He uses mathematical models and empirical field studies to understand … Continue reading Modelling trampling effects of large herbivores on ecosystem processes