Den Site Selection by the Florida Spotted Skunk

2019 ◽  
Vol 84 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-137
Author(s):  
Stephen N. Harris ◽  
Terry J. Doonan ◽  
Erin L. Hewett Ragheb ◽  
David S. Jachowski
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Den Site Selection

scholarly journals Heading for the Hills: Risk Avoidance Drives Den Site Selection in African Wild Dogs

PLoS ONE ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (6) ◽  
pp. e99686 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig R. Jackson ◽  
R. John Power ◽  
Rosemary J. Groom ◽  
Emmanuel H. Masenga ◽  
Ernest E. Mjingo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Risk Avoidance ◽  
Den Site Selection ◽  
African Wild Dogs ◽  
Wild Dogs

Den-Site Selection by Eastern Spotted Skunks in the Central Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (sp11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kendyl N. Hassler ◽  
Charles D. Waggy ◽  
R. Manuel Spínola ◽  
Kevin J. Oxenrider ◽  
Rich E. Rogers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
West Virginia ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Appalachian Mountains ◽  
Den Site Selection

scholarly journals Importance of Native Grassland Habitat for Den-Site Selection of Indian Foxes in a Fragmented Landscape

PLoS ONE ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. e76410 ◽  
Author(s):  
Girish Arjun Punjabi ◽  
Ravi Chellam ◽  
Abi Tamim Vanak
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Fragmented Landscape ◽  
Den Site Selection ◽  
Native Grassland ◽  
Selection Of

Microscale den-site selection of grizzly bears in southwestern Yukon

Ursus ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 226-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathan S. Libal ◽  
Jerrold L. Belant ◽  
Ramona Maraj ◽  
Bruce D. Leopold ◽  
Guiming Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Grizzly Bears ◽  
Den Site Selection ◽  
Selection Of

scholarly journals Wolf, Canis lupus, Den Site Selection in the Rocky Mountains

2008 ◽  
Vol 122 (1) ◽  
pp. 49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jon R. Trapp ◽  
Paul Beier ◽  
Curt Mack ◽  
David R. Parsons ◽  
Paul C. Paquet
Keyword(s):  
Habitat Selection ◽  
Solar Radiation ◽  
Canis Lupus ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Rocky Mountains ◽  
Forest Cover ◽  
Coniferous Forest ◽  
Ground Cover ◽  
Remotely Sensed ◽  
Den Site Selection

Because mortality of Wolves, Canis lupus, is highest during the first six months of life, den site selection may affect reproductive success of Wolf populations. We studied fine-scale denning habitat selection (within 100 m of den site) by comparing field-measured characteristics of 22 dens in Idaho, Montana, and Alberta with 22 paired random contrast locations within pack home ranges. In order of importance, Wolves denned in areas with greater canopy cover, hiding cover, herbaceous ground cover, and woody debris, and were closer to water than paired random sites. Thus Wolves may select den sites for physical protection and available water. We also studied coarse-scale denning habitat selection by comparing 35 Wolf dens with 35 paired contrast locations in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming with respect to six remotely-sensed variables (elevation, slope, coniferous forest cover, solar radiation, distance to water, and distance to roads). Although these variables did not differ (univariate P > 0.10) between den and contrast locations, a Mahalanobis-distance model using four remotely-sensed variables (slope, elevation, coniferous forest cover, and solar radiation) suggested > 85% of dens would occur in potential denning habitat occupying < 12% of the Wolf recovery areas in the northern Rocky Mountains. This model may be useful for identifying likely den locations in areas not yet occupied by Wolves. Wolf core use areas, including den areas, showed higher intensity of use throughout the year when compared to the entire territory.

Den-site selection is critical for Pallas’s cats (Otocolobus manul)

2010 ◽  
Vol 88 (9) ◽  
pp. 905-913 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Ross ◽  
R. Kamnitzer ◽  
B. Munkhtsog ◽  
S. Harris
Keyword(s):  
Site Selection ◽  
Mixed Models ◽  
Generalized Linear Mixed Models ◽  
Structural Features ◽  
Risk Selection ◽  
Central Mongolia ◽  
Den Site Selection ◽  
Repeated Use ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Marmota Sibirica

We evaluated the habitat selection of 101 den sites used by 21 individual Pallas’s cats ( Otocolobus manul (Pallas, 1776) = Felis manul Pallas, 1776) in summer, winter, and the maternal period in central Mongolia using generalized linear mixed models. Pallas’s cats used rock crevices and marmot burrows as dens for giving birth, raising young, thermoregulation, feeding, mating, and as important cover from predators. Den sites were selected with higher proportions of rocky and ravine habitats in the surroundings, and in winter Pallas’s cats avoided the presence of humans. Habitat and structural features suggested that dens were selected to minimize predation risk. Selection of dens in shade in summer and the use of insulated dens of Siberian marmots ( Marmota sibirica (Radde, 1862)) in winter indicated that thermal properties may also be important. We contend that dens are a critical habitat for Pallas’s cats and the availability of suitable den sites is critical for the conservation of the species. Repeated use of maternal dens suggested they may be a limiting resource. Although marmot dens are unlikely to be limiting at present, over hunting of marmots is likely to reduce burrow availability in the future.

Denning behavior and den site selection of grizzly bears along the Parsnip River, British Columbia, Canada

Ursus ◽  
2005 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lana M. Ciarniello ◽  
Mark S. Boyce ◽  
Douglas C. Heard ◽  
Dale R. Seip
Keyword(s):  
British Columbia ◽  
Site Selection ◽  
Grizzly Bears ◽  
Den Site Selection ◽  
Selection Of
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