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Preventing a population decline of red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) by manipulating density

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This experiment tested whether a cyclic-type population decline can be prevented by removing territorial cock red grouse to keep breeding density below peak levels. The manipulated population did not decline, despite big decreases in food and breeding success, and more parasitic threadworms per bird than on the control.

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  1. Institute of Terrestrial Ecology, AB3 4BY, Banchory, Kincardineshire, Scotland

    A. Watson, R. Moss, R. Parr, I. B. Trenholm & A. Robertson

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Watson, A., Moss, R., Parr, R. et al. Preventing a population decline of red grouse (Lagopus lagopus scoticus) by manipulating density. Experientia 44, 274–275 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01941737

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