How do species select resources at various spatial and temporal scales? Answers to these questions can us decide what to protect and where to protect it in order to benefit species of conservation concern.
How does variation in habitat quality influence the physiology and movement of individuals?
Subtle changes occurring at the scale of the individual can have important population level effects. By monitoring individuals we have the potential to detect early signals of biologically relevant environmental change.
What are the overarching factors driving patterns of species abundance and occurrence over space and time?
Answering these questions allows us to better predict the status of a species under future scenarios and more effectively weigh the costs and benefits of management and policy decisions.