Publications by authors named "Skye W Cooley"
Article Synopsis
- Carnivores are often hunted for sport and human population control, with the assumption that it helps manage populations while still ensuring some remain viable.
- Hunting impacts vary based on factors like social structure and reproductive habits, with cougars showing resilience despite hunting efforts.
- A study on cougars in a small area found that while hunting was expected to decrease populations, immigration from surrounding areas kept numbers stable, leading to shifts in age and gender ratios rather than a decline.
