228: Red Deer and Habitat Connectivity with Frank Zabel

A red deer stag stands on a frost-edged grassy hillside, head raised and mouth open mid-bellow, with a plume of warm breath visible in the cold air. The stag faces left in profile, displaying a large, multi-pointed set of antlers. The background is a soft-focus canopy of green and early-autumn trees.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0wK6xB0wWPDfhqGqD19ix7 Why are red deer populations in Germany growing in number and antler size yet sitting in deep genetic trouble? What is the difference between census population size and effective population size, and why does it matter? And how can a satirical award for the worst-built wildlife crossing draw attention to the issue of habitat … Continue reading 228: Red Deer and Habitat Connectivity with Frank Zabel