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Keystone individuals – linking predator traits to community ecology

LaBarge, Laura R; Krofel, Miha; Allen, Maximilian L.; Hill, Russell; Welch, Andreanna J.; Allan, Andrew T L

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Authors

Laura R LaBarge

Miha Krofel

Maximilian L. Allen

Andy Allan andrew.allan@durham.ac.uk
Assistant Professor Leverhulme Early Career Fellow



Abstract

Individual behavioral plasticity enables animals to adjust to different scenarios. Yet, personality traits limit this flexibility, leading to consistent inter-individual differences in behavior. These individual behavioral traits have the potential to govern community interactions, although testing this is difficult in complex natural systems. For large predators who often exert strong effects on ecosystem functioning, this behavioral diversity may be especially important and lead to individualized ecosystem roles. We present a framework for quantifying individual behavioral plasticity and personality traits of large wild predators, revealing the extent to which certain natural behaviors are governed by these latent traits. The outcomes will reveal how the innate characteristics of wildlife can scale up to affect community interactions.

Citation

LaBarge, L. R., Krofel, M., Allen, M. L., Hill, R., Welch, A. J., & Allan, A. T. L. (online). Keystone individuals – linking predator traits to community ecology. Trends in Ecology and Evolution, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2024.07.001

Journal Article Type Review
Acceptance Date Jul 4, 2024
Online Publication Date Jul 26, 2024
Deposit Date Jul 12, 2024
Publicly Available Date Jul 31, 2024
Journal Trends in Ecology and Evolution
Print ISSN 0169-5347
Electronic ISSN 1872-8383
Publisher Cell Press
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tree.2024.07.001
Keywords plasticity, predator, personality traits, community ecology, carnivore, ecosystem
Public URL https://durham-repository.worktribe.com/output/2525948

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