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Research Priorities from Animal Behaviour for Maximising Conservation Progress.

Alison L Greggor¹, Oded Berger-Tal², Daniel T Blumstein³

¹Department of Biological Sciences, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, USA.

Trends in Ecology & Evolution

|October 4, 2016

Summary

Bridging the gap between academic researchers and wildlife managers is crucial for conservation. A collaborative research agenda was created to address key wildlife management questions, enhancing conservation efforts through applied animal behavior science.

Keywords:

Delphi method animal behaviour conservation biology horizon scan policy priorities wildlife management

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Area of Science:

Conservation Science
Wildlife Management
Animal Behavior

Background:

Limited communication between academic researchers and wildlife managers hinders conservation progress.
The utility of animal behavior insights in conservation is underutilized due to this communication gap.

Purpose of the Study:

To improve collaboration between academic researchers and wildlife managers.
To identify critical research questions for effective conservation and management.

Main Methods:

A research prioritization exercise was conducted.
Wildlife managers and animal behavior researchers collaborated to identify key questions.

Main Results:

Fifty key research questions with high potential for conservation and management were identified.
The agenda highlights opportunities for interdisciplinary advancements.

Conclusions:

Enhanced collaboration can significantly advance both academic research and practical wildlife management.
Addressing identified questions can lead to innovative conservation solutions.