Patterns of variation in reproductive parameters in Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx)

• Autorzy: Nilsen E. B. , Linnell J. D. C. , Odden J. , Samelius G. , Andren H.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Detailed knowledge of the variation in demographic rates is central for our ability to understand the evolution of life history strategies and population dynamics, and to plan for the conservation of endangered species. We studied variation in reproductive output of 61 radio-collared Eurasian lynx females in four Scandinavian study sites spanning a total of 223 lynx-years. Specifically, we examined how the breeding proportion and litter size varied among study areas and age classes (2-year-old vs. >2-year-old females). In general, the breeding proportion varied between age classes and study sites, whereas we did not detect such variation in litter size. The lack of differences in litter sizes among age classes is at odds with most findings in large mammals, and we argue that this is because the level of prenatal investment is relatively low in felids compared to their substantial levels of postnatal care.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

pattern variation; reproductive parameter; Eurasian lynx; Lynx lynx; demography; reproduction; carnivore; litter size; breeding proportion; population dynamics; life strategy; endangered species

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Acta Theriologica
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: 57
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.217-223,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Nilsen E. B.

• Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, 7485 Trondheim, Norway

autor

Linnell J. D. C.

• Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, 7485 Trondheim, Norway

autor

Odden J.

• Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, 7485 Trondheim, Norway

autor

Samelius G.

• Grimso Wildlife Research Station, Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 730 91 Riddarhyttan, Sweden

autor

Andren H.

• Grimso Wildlife Research Station, Department of Ecology, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 730 91 Riddarhyttan, Sweden

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