Effects of red imported fire ants on newly-hatched northern bobwhite
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The response of pen-raised, six-day old northern bobwhite to red imported fire ants was studied in an experiment in 1993. The animal's behavior in a 30 square meter area where fire ants had been removed and in a similarly- sized area where fire ants are abundant was observed. The activities of the animal were classified as response to fire ants, moving, inactivity, sleeping, and food-pecking. Time spent at responding directly to the ants affected time allotted for daily activities such as moving, sleeping, and food-pecking. Ant activity and chick age affect time alloted to activities.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1996
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A comparison of gray fox ecology between residential and undeveloped rural landscapes
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A study comparing the ecology of the gray fox in residential and rural areas of similar habitat is presented. It was found that scat from foxes in residential areas contained fewer frequencies of plant material and higher recurrences of animal remains than from that collected in rural areas, while home range use in the rural area was less complex than in the residential area. It is concluded that gray foxes can benefit from living in residential areas as long as they do not become too crowded.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1997
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Effects of red imported fire ants on northern bobwhite chicks
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Red imported fire ants (RIFA), which is native to Pantanal region of South America negatively affect both the flora and the fauna of the loci where they are found. At one location they affectedthe local quail population in three ways. They preyed on pipping chicks, were food competitors and their sting affected both young and adult quails. Wildlife management therefore should focus on RIFA control. However, prudence should be used in application since it is not always cost efficient.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1996
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