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View article: Recruitment probability in a large carnivore: the role of biological and human‐related factors in early‐life
Recruitment probability in a large carnivore: the role of biological and human‐related factors in early‐life Open
To reach reproduction, individuals must survive the juvenile stage, a critical period of low survival rates in large carnivores. Early‐life conditions during this stage can have lasting effects on survival, reproductive maturation, growth,…
View article: Low genetic polymorphism and no population genetic structure detected during the natural recolonization of a large carnivore to its previous range
Low genetic polymorphism and no population genetic structure detected during the natural recolonization of a large carnivore to its previous range Open
In the face of ongoing habitat loss and fragmentation, examining the genetic effects of range expansion can provide insight into the resilience and adaptability of large carnivore populations returning to parts of their former range. This …
View article: The extinct Sicilian wolf shows a complex history of isolation and admixture with ancient dogs
The extinct Sicilian wolf shows a complex history of isolation and admixture with ancient dogs Open
View article: Scavenging patterns of an inbred wolf population in a landscape with a pulse of human‐provided carrion
Scavenging patterns of an inbred wolf population in a landscape with a pulse of human‐provided carrion Open
Scavenging is an important part of food acquisition for many carnivore species that switch between scavenging and predation. In landscapes with anthropogenic impact, humans provide food that scavenging species can utilize. We quantified th…
View article: Experimental feeding validates nanofluidic array technology for <scp>DNA</scp> detection of ungulate prey in wolf scats
Experimental feeding validates nanofluidic array technology for <span>DNA</span> detection of ungulate prey in wolf scats Open
The study of carnivores' diet is a key component to enhance knowledge on the ecology of predators and their effect on prey populations. Although molecular approaches to detect prey DNA in carnivore scats are improving, the validation of th…
View article: MicroRNA-322 inhibition of calcification of arterial smooth muscle cells by regulation of galactosyltransferase 1-associating protein UBE2Q1 and Runx2
MicroRNA-322 inhibition of calcification of arterial smooth muscle cells by regulation of galactosyltransferase 1-associating protein UBE2Q1 and Runx2 Open
Background and purpose: Vascular smooth muscle cell (SMC) calcification represents a prominent phenotypic alteration in atherosclerosis. MicroRNA-322 (miR-322) is crucially involved in myogenic stem cell growth and differentiation. The gal…
View article: MYCN induces cell-specific tumorigenic growth in RB1-proficient human retinal organoid and chicken retina models of retinoblastoma
MYCN induces cell-specific tumorigenic growth in RB1-proficient human retinal organoid and chicken retina models of retinoblastoma Open
Retinoblastoma is a rare, intraocular paediatric cancer that originates in the neural retina and is most frequently caused by bi-allelic loss of RB1 gene function. Other oncogenic mutations, such as amplification and increased expression o…
View article: Wolf monitoring in Scandinavia: evaluating counts of packs and reproduction events
Wolf monitoring in Scandinavia: evaluating counts of packs and reproduction events Open
Large carnivores are elusive and use large areas, which causes monitoring to be challenging and costly. Moreover, management to reduce conflicts and simultaneously ensure long‐term population viability require precise population estimates.…
View article: No Allee effect detected during the natural recolonization by a large carnivore despite low growth rate
No Allee effect detected during the natural recolonization by a large carnivore despite low growth rate Open
Eurasian lynx ( Lynx lynx ) have recently naturally recolonized southern Sweden. The first documented reproduction of lynx in recent times occurred in 2003, and the population increased from 2 to 48 family groups (the unit of measurement i…
View article: Whole-genome resequencing of temporally stratified samples reveals substantial loss of haplotype diversity in the highly inbred Scandinavian wolf population
Whole-genome resequencing of temporally stratified samples reveals substantial loss of haplotype diversity in the highly inbred Scandinavian wolf population Open
Genetic drift can dramatically change allele frequencies in small populations and lead to reduced levels of genetic diversity, including loss of segregating variants. However, there is a shortage of quantitative studies of how genetic dive…
View article: Genomes of the extinct Sicilian wolf reveal a complex history of isolation and admixture with ancient dogs
Genomes of the extinct Sicilian wolf reveal a complex history of isolation and admixture with ancient dogs Open
Summary The Sicilian wolf represented the only population of wolves living on a Mediterranean island until the first half of the twentieth century (1930s-1960s) 1–7 . Previous studies hypothesised that they remained isolated from mainland …
View article: Genetic signature of immigrants and their effect on genetic diversity in the recently established Scandinavian wolf population
Genetic signature of immigrants and their effect on genetic diversity in the recently established Scandinavian wolf population Open
View article: Multiple species‐specific molecular markers using nanofluidic array as a tool to detect prey DNA from carnivore scats
Multiple species‐specific molecular markers using nanofluidic array as a tool to detect prey DNA from carnivore scats Open
Large carnivore feeding ecology plays a crucial role for management and conservation for predators and their prey. One of the keys to this kind of research is to identify the species composition in the predator diet, for example, prey dete…
View article: Integrated population models poorly estimate the demographic contribution of immigration
Integrated population models poorly estimate the demographic contribution of immigration Open
Estimating the contribution of demographic parameters to changes in population growth is essential for understanding why populations fluctuate. Integrated population models (IPMs) offer a possibility to estimate the contributions of additi…
View article: Author response for "Integrated population models poorly estimate the demographic contribution of immigration"
Author response for "Integrated population models poorly estimate the demographic contribution of immigration" Open
View article: Author response for "Integrated population models poorly estimate the demographic contribution of immigration"
Author response for "Integrated population models poorly estimate the demographic contribution of immigration" Open
View article: Age at first reproduction in wolves: different patterns of density dependence for females and males
Age at first reproduction in wolves: different patterns of density dependence for females and males Open
Age at first reproduction constitutes a key life-history trait in animals and is evolutionarily shaped by fitness benefits and costs of delayed versus early reproduction. The understanding of how intrinsic and extrinsic changes affects age…
View article: Characteristics of reproductive organs and estimates of reproductive potential in Scandinavian male grey wolves (Canis lupus)
Characteristics of reproductive organs and estimates of reproductive potential in Scandinavian male grey wolves (Canis lupus) Open
Improved knowledge about reproductive patterns and potential in male wolves (i.e., testicular development and size relative to age, pubertal age, and seasonal effects) is needed for evaluation and monitoring of reproductive outcomes in pop…
View article: Supplementary material from "Age at first reproduction in wolves: different patterns of density dependence for females and males"
Supplementary material from "Age at first reproduction in wolves: different patterns of density dependence for females and males" Open
Age at first reproduction constitutes a key life-history trait in animals and is evolutionarily shaped by fitness benefits and costs of delayed versus early reproduction. The understanding of how intrinsic and extrinsic changes affects age…
View article: Estimates of wolf density, abundance, and population dynamics in Scandinavia, 2012 - 2021
Estimates of wolf density, abundance, and population dynamics in Scandinavia, 2012 - 2021 Open
Background The Scandinavian wolf (Canis lupus) population is being monitored annually using non-invasive genetic sampling (NGS) and recovery of dead individuals. DNA extracted from faeces, urine, hair, and tissue is used to identify the sp…
View article: Hög tillförlitlighet i besiktningar av rovdjursdödade tamdjur
Hög tillförlitlighet i besiktningar av rovdjursdödade tamdjur Open
View article: Validating a common tick survey method: cloth-dragging and line transects
Validating a common tick survey method: cloth-dragging and line transects Open
View article: Estimating and forecasting spatial population dynamics of apex predators using transnational genetic monitoring
Estimating and forecasting spatial population dynamics of apex predators using transnational genetic monitoring Open
Significance We are experiencing the accelerated loss and reconfiguration of biological diversity. Meanwhile, those charged with natural resource management are struggling to meet the challenges of monitoring and managing wildlife populati…
View article: European agreements for nature conservation need to explicitly address wolf-dog hybridisation
European agreements for nature conservation need to explicitly address wolf-dog hybridisation Open
Funder: \n http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100005416\n Research Council of Norway
View article: Resource dispersion and relatedness interact to explain space use in a solitary predator
Resource dispersion and relatedness interact to explain space use in a solitary predator Open
Resource dispersion or kin selection are commonly used to explain animal spatial and social organization. Despite this, studies examining how these factors interact in wild populations of solitary animals are rare. We used 16 years of indi…
View article: Evaluating habitat suitability and connectivity for a recolonizing large carnivore
Evaluating habitat suitability and connectivity for a recolonizing large carnivore Open
The conservation of wide-ranging species presents challenges in a world of intensified human land use, forcing animals to occupy and recolonize human-modified landscapes. Although identifying suitable habitat and ensuring connectivity are …
View article: Consequences of reduced sampling intensity for estimating population size of wolves in Scandinavia with spatial capture-recapture models
Consequences of reduced sampling intensity for estimating population size of wolves in Scandinavia with spatial capture-recapture models Open
Every winter, the Scandinavian wolf population is surveyed using non-invasive genetic sampling (NGS) and snow-tracking to assess its annual status and trends. During 2017/18, search intensity and the proportion of samples genotyped was unu…
View article: Ökande illegal jakt - orsakar stagnation i den svenska vargstammen
Ökande illegal jakt - orsakar stagnation i den svenska vargstammen Open
View article: Assessment of the Norwegian part of the Scandinavian wolf population, phase 1 : Workshop summary
Assessment of the Norwegian part of the Scandinavian wolf population, phase 1 : Workshop summary Open
I innstilling 257 L (2016-2017) ba Stortinget den norske regjeringen om å foreta en faglig gjennomgang av den norske delbestanden av ulv, med den begrunnelse at en selvstendig utredning av hva som kan defineres som en levedyktig bestand av…
View article: Testing the influence of habitat experienced during the natal phase on habitat selection later in life in Scandinavian wolves
Testing the influence of habitat experienced during the natal phase on habitat selection later in life in Scandinavian wolves Open
Natal habitat preference induction (NHPI) occurs when characteristics of the natal habitat influence the future habitat selection of an animal. However, the influence of NHPI after the dispersal phase has received remarkably little attenti…