Publications by authors named "Scott C Silver"
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzes a protected jaguar population in Belize using 14 years of camera-trap data (2002-2015), examining individual survival and behavior across 3,075 detection events of 105 adult jaguars.
- High and consistent survival rates (φ = 0.78) were observed for both sexes, while temporary emigration was stable at 0.20 per year, indicating a stable population of resident males with fluctuating transient males and low detection rates for females.
- The findings suggest the need for extended survey periods to improve female detection and emphasize the importance of long-term monitoring to better understand the dynamics of elusive predator populations.
