When: Tuesday, November 5 at 7pmWhere: TBD

Hindered Hooves and the Wires that Bind Them

Animal migrations are the most conspicuous pulses of biomass on Earth, affecting ecological processes in every system. However, such movements necessarily translate to a requirement for extensive habitat, rendering the animals susceptible to environmental changes. In this seminar, I will talk about my work on ungulate (hooved mammals) migration in a changing world. Specifically, I will focus on how fences, a globally pervasive yet largely understudied linear barrier, alter animal movement behavior, habitat use, and fitness. I will also share how this research can inform actionable and timely conservation solutions to make landscapes connected for both human and wildlife.

This event is free and open to the public. Reach out to Bridger with any questions about the event.

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Wenjing Xu is a postdoctoral researcher at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Center in Frankfurt,…