Animal Migration

A Synthesis

Edited by E.J. Milner-Gulland, John M. Fryxell, and Anthony R.E. Sinclair

Synthesises the insights from both mathematical modelling and empirical research to generate a unified understanding of the mechanisms underlying migration
Describes the causes and consequences of migration on a range of scales, from the individual to the ecosystem level and from movement rules to evolutionary change
Adopts a comparative approach, addressing overarching themes for a range of taxa and covering research disciplines including evolutionary theory, physiology, and animal behaviour
Links theory to applied issues such as the management and conservation of migratory species

Animal Migration

A Synthesis

Edited by E.J. Milner-Gulland, John M. Fryxell, and Anthony R.E. Sinclair

Description

Despite the wealth of natural historical research conducted on migration over decades, there is still a dearth of hypothesis-driven studies that fully integrate theory and empirical analyses to understand the causes and consequences of migration, and a taxonomic bias towards birds in much migration research. This book takes a comparative, integrated view of animal migration, linking evolution with ecology and management, theory with empirical research, and embracing all the major migratory taxa (including human pastoralists). The scope extends beyond the target organism to consider the ecosystem-level dynamics of migration. The emphasis is on exciting new research avenues that are now opening up, whether due to advances in our understanding of migration as a biological phenomenon or through the availability of a range of new technologies. Broad themes that emerge include integrating migration into the broad spectrum of movement behaviour, the need for a comparative and cross-taxonomic approach that considers migration at a range of temporal and spatial scales, and examination of the key roles of resource uncertainty and spatial heterogeneity in driving migratory behaviour. The book identifies the potential for new tools to revolutionise the study of migration, including satellite-tracking technology, genomics, and modelling - all of which are linked to increasing computing power. We are now on the verge of a breakthrough in migration research, which is crucial given the multiple threats that face the conservation of migration as a phenomenon, including climate change.

Animal Migration

A Synthesis

Edited by E.J. Milner-Gulland, John M. Fryxell, and Anthony R.E. Sinclair

1:Introduction, John Fryxell, E.J. Milner-Gulland, and Anthony Sinclair
THEME 1: THE EVOLUTION OF MIGRATION
2:Understanding the evolution of migration through empirical examples, Kate Cresswell,Will Satterthwaite, and Greg Sword
3:Theoretical reflections on the evolution of migration, Robert Holt and John Fryxell
THEME 2: HOW TO MIGRATE
4:Mechanistic principles of locomotion performance in migrating animals, Anders Hedenström, Melissa Bowlin, Ran Nathan, Bart Nolet, and Martin Wikelski
5:Energy gain and use during animal migration, Nir Sapir, Patrick J. Butler, Anders Hedenström, and Martin Wikelski
6:Cues and Decision rules in animal migration, Silke Bauer, Bart Nolet, Jarl Giske, Jason Chapman, Susanne Akesson, Anders Hedenström, and John Fryxell
THEME 3: MIGRATION IN TIME AND SPACE
7:Uncertainty and predictability: the niches of migrants and nomads, Niclas Jonzén, Endre Knudsen, Robert Holt, and Bernt-Erik Sæther
8:Migration quantified: Constructing models and linking them with data, Luca Börger, Jason Matthiopoulos, Ricardo Holdo, Juan Morales, Iain Couzin, and Edward McCauley
THEME 4: BROADER CONTEXTS
9:Migration impacts on communities and ecosystems: empirical evidence and theoretical insights, Ricardo Holdo, Robert Holt, Anthony Sinclair, Brendan Godley, and Simon Thirgood
10:Pastoral migration: Mobile systems of animal husbandry, Roy Behnke, Maria Fernandez-Gimenez, Matthew Turner, and Florian Stammler
11:Conservation and management of migratory species, Jennifer Shuter, Annette Broderick, David Agnew, Niclas Jonzén, Brendan Godley, E.J. Milner-Gulland, and Simon Thirgood
12:Conclusion, E.J. Milner-Gulland, John Fryxell, and Anthony Sinclair
References
Index

Animal Migration

A Synthesis

Edited by E.J. Milner-Gulland, John M. Fryxell, and Anthony R.E. Sinclair

Author Information

Edited by E.J. Milner-Gulland, Imperial College London, UK, John M. Fryxell, University of Guelph, Canada, and Anthony R.E. Sinclair, University of British Columbia, Canada

Contributors:

David Agnew: Imperial College London, UK
Susanne Åkesson: University of Lund, Sweden
Silke Bauer: Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), The Netherlands
Roy Behnke: The Odessa Centre, UK
Luca Börger: University of Guelph, Canada
Melissa Bowlin: University of Lund, Sweden
Annette Broderick: University of Exeter, UK
Pat Butler: The University of Birmingham, UK
Jason Chapman: Rothamsted Research, UK
Iain Couzin: Princeton University, USA
Kate Cresswell: University of California, Santa Cruz, USA
Maria Fernandez-Gimenez: Colorado State University, USA
John Fryxell: University of Guelph, Canada
Jarl Giske: University of Bergen, Norway
Brendan Godley: University of Exeter, UK
Anders Hedenström: Lund University, Sweden
Ricardo Holdo: University of Missouri, USA
Robert Holt: University of Florida, USA
Niclas Jonzén: Lund University, Sweden
Endre Knudsen: University of Oslo, Norway
Jason Matthiopoulos: University of St Andrews, UK
E.J. Milner-Gulland: Imperial College London, UK
Edward McCauley: National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis, Santa Barbara, USA
Juan Manuel Morales: Universidad Nacional del Comahue, Argentina
Ran Nathan: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.
Bart Nolet: Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW), The Netherlands
Nir Sapir: The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel
Will Satterthwaite: University of California, Santa Cruz, USA
Bernt-Erik Sæther: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Jennifer Shuter: University of Guelph, Canada
Anthony Sinclair: University of British Columbia, Canada
Florian Stammler: University of Lapland, Finland and University of Cambridge, UK
Greg Sword: The University of Sydney, Australia
Simon Thirgood: Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen, UK
Matthew Turner: University of Wisconsin, USA
Martin Wikelski: Max Planck Institute for Ornithology, Germany

Animal Migration

A Synthesis

Edited by E.J. Milner-Gulland, John M. Fryxell, and Anthony R.E. Sinclair

Reviews and Awards

"Overall, I found this book to be interesting, well written, and a valuable resource for anyone working with migratory species or just curious about animal migration. The text would be informative for a wide range of biologists, whether they work in academia, governmental organizations, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations." - The Journal of Wildlife Management