Large predators limit herbivore densities in northern forest ecosystems

By W. Ripple, R. Beschta. Zeitschrift f\ ur Jagdwissenschaft, 2012

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Widespread mesopredator effects after wolf extirpation (2013, background): “In North America and Eurasia, researchers have found that through additive effects wolves (Canis lupus) with sympatric bears (Ursus arctos and/or Ursus americanus) generally limit densities of cervids (Crête, 1999; Peterson et al., 2003; Ripple and Beschta, 2012).”
Reality as the leading cause of stress: rethinking the impact of chronic stress in nature (2013, background): “Wolves are the principal predators of the ungulates throughout the Northern Hemisphere and, with bears, are directly responsible for limiting their numbers (Mech & Peterson 2003; Ripple & Beschta 2012).”
Determining Where the Wild Things will be: Using Psychological Theory to Find Tolerance for Large Carnivores (2014, background): “For example, research suggests large carnivores limit ungulate densities, which decreases ungulate herbivory, and impacts the recruitment of a variety of plant species (Ripple & Beschta 2012).”