When sika deer strip bark, which trees are most at risk and where?
A nationwide study reveals striking differences among 255 tree species, a peak in damage around 11.5 cm DBH and strong spatial patterns across Japan 🌳🗾
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@jvertbiol.bsky.socialWhen sika deer strip bark, which trees are most at risk and where?
A nationwide study reveals striking differences among 255 tree species, a peak in damage around 11.5 cm DBH and strong spatial patterns across Japan 🌳🗾
@observethedate.bsky.social
@deadbovids.bsky.socialGod of the forest with his antlers in velvet for #MammalMonday
Right outside my apartment
@mammalbiology.bsky.socialBy digging extensive burrows, marmots influence soil structure and vegetation—and their abandoned burrows can later provide shelter for other animals.
Their grazing also affects alpine plant communities.
So the Alpine marmot is an active part of the alpine ecosystem.
@rebeccam31.bsky.socialIt’s #MammalMonday! I would like to offer up the #HoaryMarmot, an animal I didn’t know existed before I visited #Banff. I spent a looooong time watching this guy. #mammal #marmot #travel #CanadianRockies #WildlifePhotography #ECK
@kateboycemiles.bsky.social#DailyTiger #White #Bengal #Tigress with beautiful blue eyes. #Tiger #cat #bigcat #photography #portrait #MammalMonday #beauty
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