Sunga, Julia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8014-1222
Humber, Jessica https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5744-7044
Broders, Hugh https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6151-8079
Funding for this research was provided by:
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (Doctoral - PGS D, 2020-04743)
University of Waterloo
Department of Environment and Conservation, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
Saint Mary’s University
Article History
Received: 17 March 2024
Accepted: 13 September 2024
First Online: 1 October 2024
Declarations
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: The authors declare no competing interests.
: Methods followed animal use protocol and standard operating procedures approved by both the animal care committee of Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia (AUP number 16 − 12) and the University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario (AUP number 30066). Wildlife scientific research permits from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Department of Fisheries and Land Resources, Forestry and Wildlife Branch were obtained for each year of the study. All researchers were trained to carry out methods in accordance with relevant permit guidelines and approved operating procedures and animal use protocols. All methods are reported in accordance with applicable ARRIVE guidelines.