Long‐Distance Dispersal of a Rescued Wolf From the Northern Apennines to the Western Alps
ABSTRACT By using Global Positioning System technology, we documented the long‐distance dispersal of a wolf ( Canis lupus ) from the northern Apennines in Italy to the western Alps in France. This is the first report of long‐distance dispersal of wolves in the human‐dominated landscapes of southern...
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crwiley:10.2193/2008-510 2024-04-21T07:59:21+00:00 Long‐Distance Dispersal of a Rescued Wolf From the Northern Apennines to the Western Alps CIUCCI, PAOLO REGGIONI, WILLY MAIORANO, LUIGI BOITANI, LUIGI 2009 http://dx.doi.org/10.2193/2008-510 https://api.wiley.com/onlinelibrary/tdm/v1/articles/10.2193%2F2008-510 en eng Wiley http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/termsAndConditions#vor The Journal of Wildlife Management volume 73, issue 8, page 1300-1306 ISSN 0022-541X 1937-2817 Nature and Landscape Conservation Ecology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics Nature and Landscape Conservation Ecology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics journal-article 2009 crwiley https://doi.org/10.2193/2008-510 2024-03-28T08:28:19Z ABSTRACT By using Global Positioning System technology, we documented the long‐distance dispersal of a wolf ( Canis lupus ) from the northern Apennines in Italy to the western Alps in France. This is the first report of long‐distance dispersal of wolves in the human‐dominated landscapes of southern Europe, providing conclusive evidence that the expanding wolf population in the Alps originates from the Apennine source population through natural recolonization. By crossing 4 major 4‐lane highways, agricultural areas, and several regional and provincial jurisdictions, the dispersal trajectory of wolf M15 revealed a single, narrow linkage connecting the Apennine and the Alpine wolf populations. This connectivity should be ensured to allow a moderate gene flow between the 2 populations and counteract potential bottleneck effects and reduced genetic variability of the Alpine wolf population. The case we report provides an example of how hard data can be effective in mitigating public controversies originating from the natural expansion and recolonization processes of large carnivore populations. In addition, by highlighting the connectivity between these 2 transboundary wolf populations, we suggest that documenting long‐distance dispersal is particularly critical to support population‐based, transboundary management programs. Article in Journal/Newspaper Canis lupus Wiley Online Library The Journal of Wildlife Management 73 8 1300 1306 |
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ABSTRACT By using Global Positioning System technology, we documented the long‐distance dispersal of a wolf ( Canis lupus ) from the northern Apennines in Italy to the western Alps in France. This is the first report of long‐distance dispersal of wolves in the human‐dominated landscapes of southern Europe, providing conclusive evidence that the expanding wolf population in the Alps originates from the Apennine source population through natural recolonization. By crossing 4 major 4‐lane highways, agricultural areas, and several regional and provincial jurisdictions, the dispersal trajectory of wolf M15 revealed a single, narrow linkage connecting the Apennine and the Alpine wolf populations. This connectivity should be ensured to allow a moderate gene flow between the 2 populations and counteract potential bottleneck effects and reduced genetic variability of the Alpine wolf population. The case we report provides an example of how hard data can be effective in mitigating public controversies originating from the natural expansion and recolonization processes of large carnivore populations. In addition, by highlighting the connectivity between these 2 transboundary wolf populations, we suggest that documenting long‐distance dispersal is particularly critical to support population‐based, transboundary management programs. |
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CIUCCI, PAOLO REGGIONI, WILLY MAIORANO, LUIGI BOITANI, LUIGI |
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CIUCCI, PAOLO REGGIONI, WILLY MAIORANO, LUIGI BOITANI, LUIGI |
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Long‐Distance Dispersal of a Rescued Wolf From the Northern Apennines to the Western Alps |
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Long‐Distance Dispersal of a Rescued Wolf From the Northern Apennines to the Western Alps |
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Long‐Distance Dispersal of a Rescued Wolf From the Northern Apennines to the Western Alps |
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Long‐Distance Dispersal of a Rescued Wolf From the Northern Apennines to the Western Alps |
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Long‐Distance Dispersal of a Rescued Wolf From the Northern Apennines to the Western Alps |
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long‐distance dispersal of a rescued wolf from the northern apennines to the western alps |
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