Individual heterogeneity influences the effects of translocation on urban dispersal of an invasive reptile
Abstract
Invasive reptiles pose a serious threat to global biodiversity, but early detection of individuals in an incipient population is often hindered by their cryptic nature, sporadic movements, and variation among individuals. Little is known about the mechanisms that affect the movement of these species, which limits our understanding of their dispersal. Our aim was to determine whether translocation or small-scale landscape features affect movement patterns of brown treesnakes (Boiga irregularis), a destructive invasive predator on the island of Guam.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Jan 15, 2022
- Source ID
- 10.1186/s40462-022-00300-1
Entities
People
- Abigail B. Feuka
- Amy Yackel Adams
- Larissa L. Bailey
- Melia G. Nafus
- Mevin B. Hooten
Organizations
- National Science Foundation Division of Mathematical Sciences
- United States Department of the Interior