I am interested in how and why animals are distributed, whether through the need of acquiring resources or to avoid predators, humans and competitors. I enjoy thinking about why some individuals are faithful to mates, family members and positions on the landscape while others readily take advantage of alternative options. I strive to convey the realization that evolutionary processes acting on individuals drive the distribution and size of wildlife populations. My research approach combines theory, experimentation and long-term field studies, addressing basic and applied issues.