Citation
Wolves: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation
TL;DR
Territorial patterns consistent globally despite regional variation
Comprehensive reference work on wolf territorial behavior, providing global context for territorial patterns. Confirms that the core pattern - intrusions increase faster than territory size due to boundary scaling - is consistent across wolf populations globally.
Key Findings from Mech & Boitani (2003)
- Territorial patterns consistent globally despite regional variation
- Intrusion frequency correlates with boundary length
- Territory defense adapts to prey density and competitor density