https://ackeeve.netlify.app/tags/abundance/ Recent content in Abundance on Allison Keever, PhD Hugo -- gohugo.io en Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/deer-by-camera-perfecting-population-estimation/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://ackeeve.netlify.app/project/deer-by-camera-perfecting-population-estimation/ Highlights Used N-mixture models and camera traps to estimate abundance of deer Evaluated effects of coyote removal and invasion of wild pigs on deer population dynamics Overview For my masters project we delved into the intricate dynamics of wildlife populations, focusing on the resilience of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) populations amidst shifting ecological landscapes. As coyotes expand their territories and wild pig populations proliferate, we aimed to understand the nuanced interplay of predation and competition that threatens the delicate balance of deer populations.