James Cain, III, PhD (Former Employee)
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An individual-based model for predicting dynamics of a newly established Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) population—Final report An individual-based model for predicting dynamics of a newly established Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) population—Final report
Project Summary The Mexican wolf recovery team proposed to establish other populations of Mexican wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) in the Southwest (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1982). We were tasked to conduct an extensive simulation modeling exercise to determine release strategies (in conjunction with management actions) that best predict establishment of a new Mexican wolf population...
Authors
Jay V. Gedir, James W. Cain
Survival and cause-specific mortality of translocated female mule deer in southern New Mexico, USA Survival and cause-specific mortality of translocated female mule deer in southern New Mexico, USA
Context: Many mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) populations in New Mexico have failed to recover from previous population declines, while some populations near urban areas have increased, resulting in more frequent human–wildlife conflicts. Translocations were used in an effort to simultaneously reduce an urban mule deer population and augment two low-density populations in south-western...
Authors
James W. Cain, Jana B. Ashling, Stewart Liley
Density of American black bears in New Mexico Density of American black bears in New Mexico
Considering advances in noninvasive genetic sampling and spatially explicit capture–recapture (SECR) models, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sought to update their density estimates for American black bear (Ursus americanus) populations in New Mexico, USA, to aide in setting sustainable harvest limits. We estimated black bear density in the Sangre de Cristo, Sandia, and...
Authors
Matthew J. Gould, James W. Cain, Gary W. Roemer, William R. Gould, Stewart Liley
Book Review: And then there were none: The demise of Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Book Review: And then there were none: The demise of Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness
And Then There Were None: The Demise of Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Paul R.Krausman. 2017. The University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. 248 pp. $65.00 hardcover. ISBN 978‐0‐8263‐5785‐4.
Authors
James W. Cain
Predicting spatial factors associated with cattle depredations by the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) with recommendations for depredation risk modeling Predicting spatial factors associated with cattle depredations by the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) with recommendations for depredation risk modeling
Aim Predation on livestock is one of the primary concerns for Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) recovery because it causes economic losses and negative attitudes toward wolves. Our objectives were to develop a spatial risk model of cattle depredation by Mexican wolves in the USA portion of their recovery area to help reduce the potential for future depredations.Location Arizona and New...
Authors
Reza Goljani Amirkhiz, Jennifer K. Frey, James W. Cain, Stewart W. Breck, David L. Bergman
Diet composition, quality and overlap of sympatric American pronghorn and gemsbok Diet composition, quality and overlap of sympatric American pronghorn and gemsbok
Species with a long evolutionary history of sympatry often have mechanisms for resource partitioning that reduce competition. However, introduced non-native ungulates often compete with native ungulates and competitive effects can be exacerbated in arid regions due to low primary productivity. Our objectives were to characterize diet composition, quality, and overlap between American...
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James W. Cain, Mindi M. Avery, Colleen A. Caldwell, Laurie B. Abbott, Jerry L. Holechek
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An individual-based model for predicting dynamics of a newly established Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) population—Final report An individual-based model for predicting dynamics of a newly established Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) population—Final report
Project Summary The Mexican wolf recovery team proposed to establish other populations of Mexican wolves (Canis lupus baileyi) in the Southwest (U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1982). We were tasked to conduct an extensive simulation modeling exercise to determine release strategies (in conjunction with management actions) that best predict establishment of a new Mexican wolf population...
Authors
Jay V. Gedir, James W. Cain
Survival and cause-specific mortality of translocated female mule deer in southern New Mexico, USA Survival and cause-specific mortality of translocated female mule deer in southern New Mexico, USA
Context: Many mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) populations in New Mexico have failed to recover from previous population declines, while some populations near urban areas have increased, resulting in more frequent human–wildlife conflicts. Translocations were used in an effort to simultaneously reduce an urban mule deer population and augment two low-density populations in south-western...
Authors
James W. Cain, Jana B. Ashling, Stewart Liley
Density of American black bears in New Mexico Density of American black bears in New Mexico
Considering advances in noninvasive genetic sampling and spatially explicit capture–recapture (SECR) models, the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish sought to update their density estimates for American black bear (Ursus americanus) populations in New Mexico, USA, to aide in setting sustainable harvest limits. We estimated black bear density in the Sangre de Cristo, Sandia, and...
Authors
Matthew J. Gould, James W. Cain, Gary W. Roemer, William R. Gould, Stewart Liley
Book Review: And then there were none: The demise of Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness Book Review: And then there were none: The demise of Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness
And Then There Were None: The Demise of Desert Bighorn Sheep in the Pusch Ridge Wilderness. Paul R.Krausman. 2017. The University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. 248 pp. $65.00 hardcover. ISBN 978‐0‐8263‐5785‐4.
Authors
James W. Cain
Predicting spatial factors associated with cattle depredations by the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) with recommendations for depredation risk modeling Predicting spatial factors associated with cattle depredations by the Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) with recommendations for depredation risk modeling
Aim Predation on livestock is one of the primary concerns for Mexican wolf (Canis lupus baileyi) recovery because it causes economic losses and negative attitudes toward wolves. Our objectives were to develop a spatial risk model of cattle depredation by Mexican wolves in the USA portion of their recovery area to help reduce the potential for future depredations.Location Arizona and New...
Authors
Reza Goljani Amirkhiz, Jennifer K. Frey, James W. Cain, Stewart W. Breck, David L. Bergman
Diet composition, quality and overlap of sympatric American pronghorn and gemsbok Diet composition, quality and overlap of sympatric American pronghorn and gemsbok
Species with a long evolutionary history of sympatry often have mechanisms for resource partitioning that reduce competition. However, introduced non-native ungulates often compete with native ungulates and competitive effects can be exacerbated in arid regions due to low primary productivity. Our objectives were to characterize diet composition, quality, and overlap between American...
Authors
James W. Cain, Mindi M. Avery, Colleen A. Caldwell, Laurie B. Abbott, Jerry L. Holechek