Alaska Center for Conservation Science

Fostering research, education, and collaboration on biological conservation and natural resource management in Alaska and the Arctic

Wildlife Publications

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Creel, S., W. Matandiko, P. Schuette, E. Rosenblatt, C. Sanguinetti, K. Banda, M. Vinks, and M. Becker. 2018. Changes in African large carnivore diets over the past half-century reveal the loss of large prey. Journal of Applied Ecology 0:1-9.Wildlife Ecology2018
Reimer, J.P., A. Droghini, A. Fischbach, J. T. Watson, B. Bernard, and A. Poe. 2017. Assessing the risk of non-native marine species in the Bering Sea. NPRB Project 1523. Alaska Center for Conservation Science, University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska. 39 pp.Wildlife Ecology2017
Reimer, J. P., L. A. Kaupaus, and P. A. Schuette. 2016. Little brown myotis maternity roost surveys: Copper River basin, 2016. Final report, Alaska Center for Conservation Science, University of Alaska Anchorage, AK, USA. 28 pp.Wildlife Ecology2016
Aycrigg, J., G. Beauvais, T. Gotthardt, F. Huettmann, S. Pyare, M. Andersen, D. Keinath, J. Lonneker, M. Spathelf, and K. Walton. 2015. Novel Approaches to Modeling and Mapping Terrestrial Vertebrate Occurrence in the Northwest and Alaska: An Evaluation. Northwest Science. 89(4): 355-381.Wildlife Ecology2015
Gotthardt, T., J. Reimer, T. Nawrocki, C. Greenstein, and K. Walton. 2015. Prince of Wales Island Amphibian Surveys 2013 and 2014. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, University of Alaska Anchorage. Anchorage, Alaska. 55 pp.Wildlife Ecology2015
Gotthardt, T. A., and K. M. Walton. 2014. An update on the status and occurrence of small mammals on St. Lawrence Island, Alaska. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, University of Alaska Anchorage. Anchorage, AK, 17 pp.Wildlife Ecology2014
Gotthardt, T., S. Pyare, F. Huettmann, K. Walton, M. Spathelf, K. Nesvacil, A. Baltensperger, G. Humphries, and T. Fields. 2014. Predicting the Range and Distribution of Terrestrial Vertebrate Species in Alaska. University of Alaska. Anchorage, Alaska. 42 pp. plus appendices.Wildlife Ecology2014
Reimer, J., C. Lausen, R. Barclay, S. Irwin, and M. Vassal. 2014. Bat activity and use of hibernacula in Wood Buffalo National Park, Alberta. Northwestern Naturalist. 95(3). 277-288.Wildlife Ecology2014
Tessler, D., M. Snively, and T. Gotthardt. 2014. New insights on the distribution, ecology, and overwintering behavior of the little brown myotis (Myotis lucifugus) in Alaska. Northwestern Naturalist. 95(3). 251-263.Wildlife Ecology2014
Wilson, J., J. Reimer, D. Allaire, and C. Lausen. 2014. Diversity and distribution of bats in the Northwest Territories. Northwestern Naturalist. 95(3). 197-218.Wildlife Ecology2014
Gotthardt, T., S. Pyare, F. Huettmann, K. Walton, M. Spathelf, K. Nesvacil, A. Baltensperger, G. Humphries, and T. Fields. 2013. Alaska Gap Analysis Project Terrestrial Vertebrate Species Atlas. University of Alaska. Anchorage, Alaska. 766 pp.Wildlife Ecology2013
Walton, K., and T. Gotthardt. 2012. Inventory of breeding birds of the Alagnak Wild River. Natural Resource Technical Report NPS/SWAN/NRTR 2012/623. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.Wildlife Ecology2012
Gotthardt, T., and K. Walton. 2011. Prioritizing the Risk of Invasive Animal and Aquatic Invertebrate Species in Alaskas National Forests. Prepared for the USDA Forest Service, Alaska Region. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, University of Alaska Anchorage, Alaska. 109 pp.Wildlife Ecology2011
Walton, K., J. McGrath, and T. Gotthardt. 2011. Archiving Southwest Alaskas National Park bird survey data in the Avian Knowledge Network (AKN) database: Project overview. Natural Resource Data Series NPS/SWAN/NRDS-2011/207. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.Wildlife Ecology2011
Gotthardt, T. 2010. European black slug risk assessment for the Copper River Delta Area, Alaska. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, University of Alaska Anchorage. Prepared for USDA Forest Service, Anchorage, AK.Wildlife Ecology2010
Gotthardt, T., K. Walton, and J. Stein. 2010. Archiving historic bird checklists from Southwest Alaskas national parks into eBird and Avian Knowledge Network databases. Natural Resource Data Series NPS/SWAN/NRDS 2010/085. National Park Service, Fort Collins, Colorado.Wildlife Ecology2010
Gotthardt, T., T. Fields, K. Walton, K. Boggs., and S. KC. 2010. Database support for the Alaska comprehensive conservation strategy planning effort. Prepared for the Alaska Department of Fish Wildlife Diversity Program. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 38 pp.Wildlife Ecology2010
Carlson, M., and T. Gotthardt. 2009. Reconnaissance survey for threatened, endangered and sensitive species at Clear Air Force Station, Alaska. Prepared for the U.S. Air Force, Fort Deitrich, MD. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 56 pp.Wildlife Ecology2009
Fields, T., and T. Gotthardt. 2009. The Alaska Species Ranking System: setting priorities for wildlife conservation. Final Report. Prepared for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Nongame Program. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 104 pp.Wildlife Ecology2009
Gotthardt, T., T. Fields, and J. McClory. 2009. Biogeography of select avian species in Alaskas National Parks. Prepared for the U.S. National Park Service, Anchorage, Alaska. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 155 pp.Wildlife Ecology2009
McClory, J., and T. Gotthardt. 2008. Non-native and invasive animals of Alaska: a comprehensive list and select species status reports. Final Report. Prepared for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Invasive Species Program. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 64 pp.Wildlife Ecology2008
Gotthardt, T., J. McClory, T. Fields, A. Jansen, C. Coray, M. Booz, H. Weigner, E. Davies, and R. Pattison. 2007. Partnership in Nongame Wildlife Research and Data Management for the State of Alaskas Wildlife Conservation Plan, 2004: 2007. Final Report. Prepared for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Nongame Program. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 138 pp.Wildlife Ecology2007
Tessler, D., T. Gotthardt, K. Larson, and T. Mills. 2007. The Alaska Bat Monitoring Project: Utilizing Citizen Science to Map the Distribution of the Little Brown Bat (Myotislucifugus) and its Habitats in Alaska. Western Canada Bat Working Group Newsletter, Issue 11, Fall 2007.Wildlife Ecology2007
Gotthardt, T., J. McClory, A. Jansen, H. Weigner, and T. Fields. 2006. Species status reports and range maps for selected fish species featured in the Alaska Department of Fish and Games Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy. Prepared for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Sport fish Division. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 48 pp.Wildlife Ecology2006
Gotthardt, T., J. McClory, A. Jansen, S. Schoen, T. Fields, and H. Weigner. 2006. Species status reports for selected bird, mammal, fish, invertebrate and reptile species featured in the Alaska Department of Fish and Games Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy. Prepared for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Nongame Program. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, AK.Wildlife Ecology2006
Ostrand, W., S. Howlin, and T. Gotthardt. 2005. Fish school selection by Marbled Murrelets in Prince William Sound, Alaska: responses to changes in availability. Marine Ornithology 32:9-16.Wildlife Ecology2005
Ostrand, W., T. Gotthardt, S. Howlin, and M. Robards. 2005. Habitat selection models for Pacific sand lance in Prince William Sound, Alaska. Northwestern Naturalist 86:131-143.Wildlife Ecology2005
Smith, S., N. Foster, and T. Gotthardt. 2005. The distribution of the freshwater mussels Andonta spp. and Margaritifera flacata in Alaska. Prepared for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, Anchorage, Alaska. 26 pp.Wildlife Ecology2005
Gotthardt, T. 2004. Limnological and fishery investigations concerning sockeyesalmon production in Six-Mile Lakes, Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Prepared for U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, Fort Detrick, MD by the Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 24 pp.Wildlife Ecology2004
Gotthardt, T. 2004. Monitoring the distribution of amphibians in the Cook Inlet watershed 2003. Final report. Prepared for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 23 pp.Wildlife Ecology2004
Gotthardt, T. 2003. Inventory and mapping of Six-Mile lakes sockeye spawning habitat on Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska. Prepared for U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command, Fort Detrick, MD by the Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 38 pp.Wildlife Ecology2003
Gotthardt, T. 2003. Monitoring the distribution of amphibians in the Cook Inlet watershed 2002. Final report. Prepared for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 29 pp.Wildlife Ecology2003
Gotthardt, T., and R. Lanctot. 2002. Status report on the Buff-breasted Sandpiper (Tryngites subruficollis). Prepared for U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 49 pp.Wildlife Ecology2002
Gotthardt, T., C. Heaton, J. Michaelson, and C. Coray. 2002. Range and habitat use by species of concern on southwest and southcentral Alaska National Wildlife Refuges. Final Report. Prepared for Alaska Regional Coastal Program, Ecological Services, U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 22 pp.Wildlife Ecology2002
Gotthardt, T., C. Heaton, J. Michaelson, and C. Coray. 2002. Southwest and Southcoastal National Wildlife Refuges species of concern GIS database. CD-Rom. Prepared for Alaska Regional Coastal Program, Ecological Services, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK.Wildlife Ecology2002
Gotthardt, T., J. Lenz, S. Klein, and C. Coray. 2002. Fisheries database, literature review, and study site mapping for Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve,Denali National Park and Preserve, and Yukon-Charley Rivers National Reserve.Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute,University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 38 pp.Wildlife Ecology2002
Gotthardt, T. 2001. Status report on the Red-throated Loon (Gavia stellata). Prepared for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services. Alaska Natural Heritage Program, Environment and Natural Resources Institute, University of Anchorage, Anchorage, AK. 71 pp. and appendix.Wildlife Ecology2001
Gotthardt, T. 2000. The foraging ecology of harbor seals (Phoca vitulina richardsi) in southcentral Prince William Sound, Alaska: 1994-1997. M.Sc. thesis, University of Alaska Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska.Wildlife Ecology2000
Ostrand, W., J. Maniscalco, T. Gotthardt, D. Irons, S. Howlin, L. Joyal, M. Robards, J. Kern, K. Coyle, and G. Drew. 2000. Seabirds/forage fish interactions. Appendix B in D.C. Duffy, compiler. APEX Project: Alaska Predator Ecosystem Experiment in Prince William Sound and the Gulf of Alaska. Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Restoration Project Final Report (Restoration Project 00163).Wildlife Ecology2000
Ostrand, W., T. Gotthardt, and L. Joyal. 1999. Sand lance habitat determination through hydroacoustic sampling. In Seabird/Forage Fish Interactions Component. Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Restoration Study 98163B. APEX 1998 Annual Report.Wildlife Ecology1999
Gotthardt, T. 1998. Diving behavior of harbor seals in southcentral Prince William Sound, 1994: 1996. Chapter Four in Habitat Use, Behavior, and Monitoring of Harbor Seals in Prince William Sound, Alaska: Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Restoration Study Number 94064. 1998 Annual Report.Wildlife Ecology1998