Intersexual resource partitioning in black-tailed deer: a test of the body size hypothesis
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The body size hypothesis does not explain intersexual resource partitioning in black tailed deer (Odocoileus hemionus columbianus) of Mopland Field Station, Mendocino County, California. The sexual segregation of deer is not due to variation in body size. Radio telemetry is used and feeding behavior of free ranging animals is estimated to test the predictions of the body size hypothesis. Males and females achieve reproductive success in different ways, and this causes the separation of the sexes in spatial distribution.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1993
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Inferring absence of Houston toads given imperfect detection probabilities
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Auditory surveys that determine the presence of anuran species are normally carried out in the breeding season when the species vocalize to attract mates and in the case of the endangered Houston toads auditory cues are the sole means of detecting their absence or presence. A study was conducted to determine the optimum method of reliably detecting the Houston toad by audio survey in the face of imperfect detection probabilities.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2006
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Estimating detection probabilities from sign of collared peccary
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The estimation of detection probability of collard peccaries using sign surveys and occupancy models is presented. Lower detection probability of peccaries is probably due to their small body size.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 2007
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