Migrating mule deer track 'green waves' of spring forage

Migrating mule deer track 'green waves' of spring forage 05/10/2017 12:47 PM EDT New research has documented that these economically and ecologically important game animals are not just moving from low-elevation winter range to high-elevation summer range. Rather, the daily movements of migratory mule deer are closely timed to track spring green-up, known as "surfing the green wave." Full story at http://www.uwyo.edu/uw/news/2017/05/uwusgs-study-migrating-mule-deer-track-green-waves-of-spring-forage.html Source University of Wyoming This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111