systematic literature review (Cervidae)

Knowledge graph centered on systematic literature review (Cervidae) with 68 nodes and 215 connections. Top connected: Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, Marmota, Yellow-bellied Marmot, Colorado East River Valley, Callospermophilus lateralis.

Method synopsis

Field playback experiments testing Mule deer responses to predator and control vocalizations. Single observer approached focal deer, conducted pre- and post-stimulus behavioral observations, and broadcast acoustic stimuli to measure antipredator responses.

Synthesized from method descriptions across 3 papers using this protocol.

Procedure from a recent peer-reviewed implementation

Steps below were extracted from the most recent peer-reviewed implementation of this protocol in the corpus — Prey responses to predator’s sounds: a review and empirical study. (2014), Ethology. The protocol was originally introduced by Do mule deer respond to the sounds of their predators? (2012). Implementations in other papers (listed below) may differ.

1. Literature search and data extraction
   Searched Google Scholar in July 2012 for studies citing Blumstein et al. (2008) using key phrases including 'acoustic predator recognition', 'auditory predator recognition', 'predator vocalizations', and 'playback experiments and predation'. Extracted data on study species, predator species used, control animals, ecological and evolutionary experience, behaviors measured, and response patterns.
   Quantities: Found 183 instances from studies examining 76 different speciesDuration: Not specifiedConditions: Not applicable for literature review
   Equipment: Google Scholar database

Typical Equipment

• Garmin eTrex H GPS unit
• Sony SRS-77G speaker
• Apple iPod
• SPER Scientific 840029 digital sound level meter
• Olympus VN-7000 digital recorder

Output Measurements

• behavioral response scores
• time allocation to heightened behaviors
• stimulus discrimination

Papers Using This Protocol (3)

Species Studied With This Protocol

Places Where Used