IISER MOHALI

Abstract: Animal movement is governed by a complex interplay of biotic and abiotic factors, including resource distribution, predation pressure, intra- and interspecific interactions, and environmental variability. These movement patterns influence key ecological processes such as gene flow, population dynamics, and species distributions. Recent advances in GPS telemetry, remote sensing, and statistical modelling have significantly improved our ability to quantify movement at multiple spatial and temporal scales. Integrating these approaches with ecological theory enhances our understanding of movement strategies, habitat connectivity, and responses to anthropogenic disturbances. Such insights are critical for developing evidence-based conservation strategies to mitigate human-wildlife conflict and habitat fragmentation. In this talk, I will share how large carnivores in India navigate through human-dominated landscapes and why we must understand how, when and why such decisions are taken.

Key Words: Tiger, Dhole, Leopard, Wolf, Movement