Best acorns for wildlife | #103

Wild Turkey Science

Charlotte Nowak

Natural Sciences, Science

5.0 • 587 Ratings

🗓️ 28 October 2024

⏱️ 81 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we dive into the available literature on wildlife preferences for acorns. We review the dietary composition of turkeys, factors influencing acorn consumption, how various wildlife species select for specific acorns, and highlight the complex interconnectedness of these ecological processes.

Resources:

Barras, S. C., et al. (1996). Acorn selection by female wood ducks. The Journal of wildlife management, 592-602.

Boggess, C. M., et al. (2022). Exposure to fire affects acorn removal by altering consumer preference. Forest Ecology and Management, 508, 120044.

Oak Forest Ecosystems

Pérez-Ramos, I. M., et al. (2007). Acorn removal and dispersal by the dung beetle Thorectes lusitanicus: ecological implications. Ecological Entomology, 32(4), 349-356.

Pyare, S., et al. (1993). Acorn preference and habitat use in eastern chipmunks. American Midland Naturalist, 173

Richardson, K. B., et al. (2013). Acorn-foraging preferences of four species of free-ranging avian seed predators in eastern deciduous forests. The Condor, 115(4), 863-873.

Steffen, D. E., et al. (2002). Turkeys, acorns, and oaks. Oak forest ecosystems: ecology and management for wildlife. Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 241-255.

Wakeling, B. F., & Rogers, T. D. (1994). Characteristics of pinon-juniper habitats selected for feeding by wintering Merriam's turkey. Desired Future Conditions for Pinon-Juniper Ecosystems, 74.

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0:00.0	Welcome to Wild Turkey Science, a podcast made possible by Turkeys for Tomorrow.
0:14.0	I'm Dr. Marcus Lashley, Professor of Wildlife Ecology at the University of Florida.
0:20.3	And I'm Dr. Will Gulsby, Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Management at Auburn University.
0:26.1	We're both lifelong hunters and devoted scientists who are passionate about hunting,
0:30.8	managing, and researching wild turkeys.
0:33.4	In this podcast, we'll explore turkey research, speak to the experts in the field,
0:38.5	and address the difficult questions related to wild turkey ecology and management.
0:43.3	Our goal is to serve as your connection to wild turkey science.
0:56.5	So I forgot there was a horse to get on you're riding the pony down the side path
0:58.4	I think I was on a wheel and I've been rolling with that wheel
1:02.2	you're inside it
1:05.3	how does that work well it doesn't work well
1:10.2	that's how one way it works.
1:13.6	So could you say you're over there reinventing the wheel?
1:17.5	I don't think that would be accurate.
1:21.3	What are we talking about today?
1:23.4	You know what?
1:24.2	The weather is fine.
1:26.0	You know what?
1:27.3	I almost didn't need a t-shirt today.
1:29.8	I almost need long sleeves.
1:31.9	Oh, I thought you meant you were going to go bare-chested.
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