The Territorial Structure of the Population of Wild Forest Reindeer (Rangifer tarandus fennicus) in the Republic of Karelia (Northwest Russia)
Abstract
Abstract The results of a spatial connectivity study of territorial subpopulations of wild forest reindeer in the Republic of Karelia based on satellite telemetry data collected during the period 2015–2025 are presented. It is shown that during the winter season wild forest reindeer utilize areas of other subpopulations. The fidelity to summer pastures indicates that the spatial distribution of individuals during this season should be the primary basis for determining the territorial structure and subpopulation affiliation. The patterns of summer and winter habitat use and extraordinary long-distance movements of wild forest reindeer may contribute to maintaining connectivity even between geographically distant subpopulations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Indigenous Studies and Ecology
Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Biology Bulletin
- Publisher
- Pleiades Publishing Ltd
- Volume
- 53
- Issue
- 1
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN