Ranging behaviour of juvenile red foxes and its implications for management

• Autorzy: Robertson C. P. J. , Baker P.J. , Harris S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The diurnal and nocturnal movement patterns of juvenile foxes Vulpes uulpes (Linneaus, 1758) were investigated in Bristol, UK. Juvenile and adult foxes were radio-tracked between May and December in three consecutive years. In the months preceding the main dispersal period (May-September), cubs showed a gradual increase in the area over which they ranged, and this was reflected both in the use of diurnal lying-up sites and nocturnal patterns of movement. However, their behaviour was highly focused at secure den sites and rendezvous sites. There was no significant difference in the movement patterns of male and female cubs. By the end of August, the nocturnal movement patterns of cubs were comparable with resident aduit animals with the exception of their average speed of travel. During the onset of the main dispersal period (October-December) subadults showed the same movement patterns as adults. These results are discussed within the context of fox management by the distribution of baits. It is proposed that the low bait uptake rate of juveniles is associated with their limited ranging behaviour as cubs, and with differences in patterns of range utilisation as subadults.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

red fox; movement; cub; Vulpes vulpes; ranging behaviour; fox

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Acta Theriologica
• Rocznik: 2000
• Tom: 45
• Numer: 4
• Opis fizyczny: p.525-535,fig.

Twórcy

autor

Robertson C. P. J.

• University of Bristol, Woodland Road, Bristol BS8 1UG, U.K.

autor

Baker P.J.

autor

Harris S.

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