Raccoon habitat use at 2 spatial scales
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Many studies have been carried out on raccoon habitat use, but none have focused on more than a single spatial scale. A study of raccoon habitat using macro- and micro-habitat scales is presented. An area close to Ottowa, ON, was examined on a scale of 1-km radius and 10-mt radius, with tracking plates used to detect raccoon activity. Stepwise Poisson regression was used to analyse the results. It was found that raccoon habitat is concentrated in local edge situations, den trees and deciduous stands and in remnant woodland. The study could provide useful information for the control of rabies in raccoons.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1997
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Distribution of black-tailed jackrabbit habitat determined by GIS in southwestern Idaho
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Raptors in the Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area of southwestern Idaho are supported by the abundant presence of black-tailed jackrabbits and similar prey. The management of such prey should be an integral part of raptor conservation. A Geographical Information Systems map of the area has been used to help determine the types of habitat associated with the rabbits and to examine differences in their spatial distribution by season and population phase. Large-scale fires were seen to reduce the type of habitat that supported jackrabbit populations.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1997
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A geographic information system method for estimating home range size
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A new technique has been developed for quantifying home ranges using coordinate-based data collected at regular intervals and entered into a Geographic Information System. The new method uses digitized polygons and four other method to estimate home range sizes of groups of black howler monkeys. It is shown that digitized polygons may be an appropriate technique for determining home range size.
Publication Name: The Journal of Wildlife Management
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-541X
Year: 1999
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