Food and fear: Modeling animal trade-offs shaped by landscape complexity

The video explores the research on pygmy rabbits in Eastern Idaho's Lemhi Valley, focusing on their habitat, challenges, and the use of technology to track their movements. The research aims to understand the ecosystem and contribute to habitat preservation efforts, especially in the face of large fires affecting sagebrush environments.

What role does the National Science Foundation play in the research of pygmy rabbits?

Describe the significance of Mima mounds in the habitat of pygmy rabbits.

What are the main challenges faced by pygmy rabbits in their habitat?

How does the diet of pygmy rabbits primarily consist of sagebrush affect their health?

What are the implications of the research findings for land management and restoration projects?