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How carnivores navigate cities

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Why this work Matters

As cities continue to grow, wildlife have been compelled to occupy more urban spaces to capitalize on resources in urban environments. Behavior often tends to be the most malleable trait that species like coyotes use to rapidly adjust their phenotypes, cope with disturbances, and thrive.

 Major Questions


What social and/or ecological factor(s) are the strongest predictors of Where and how urban carnivores will move?


Are Movement strategies used by animals consistent over context and time (i.e., do they show personalities)?


How are differences in diet, physiology, and the epigenome related to movement behaviors?


Does variance in environmental health and quality solicit different movement strategies?