Understanding population growth time lags in invasive species: Chital deer as a model system. (Old ID 26559)
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
Lags in population growth of introduced species are common, but poorly understood. Chital deer (Axis axis) are an invasive species introduced to Australia over 130 years ago, but their numbers have only increased dramatically in the past 30-40 years. We will use data collected from wild animals, landholder surveys, and computer simulation models to clarify causes of sudden population expansion in more detail. Understanding lags will allow us to understand their causes, and better control populations of invasive species. By predicting drivers of rapid population growth, we can better mitigate the associated economic and environmental costs of invasive species.
Date
11 Oct 2019 - 10 Oct 2024
Project Type
GRANT
Keywords
chital (Axis axis);Invasive Species;landscape geneticfs;beef production demography;deer
Funding Body
Australian Research Council (ARC), Queensland Department of Agriculture and Fisheries
Amount
474015
Project Team
Jan Strugnell;Lin Schwarzkopf