Roamers
Roamers are individuals or populations characterized by movement over large areas relative to their typical home range, with little to no fixed residence. This roaming contrasts with residents that maintain stable territories and with migratory species that undertake regular, seasonal journeys. Roaming behavior can occur in many vertebrates and invertebrates and is often a response to uneven resource distribution, predation pressure, or environmental change.
Key traits include high mobility, flexible movement patterns, and opportunistic use of space. Roamers may be
Ecological and conservation implications include enhanced gene flow between subpopulations and the potential for rapid colonization