Distribution and habitat preference of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) in Duzce Province (Turkey)
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Tarih
2017
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Istanbul Univ, Fac Forestry
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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
The roe deer is an important game animal in Turkey. The aim of the current study was to determine the likely distribution area and habitat preferences of roe deer (Capreolus capreolus (L., 1758)) in Duzce Province. The species was observed by wildlife camera traps and direct or indirect observation methods in different habitats in a total of 75 sampling sites during the period between 2013 and 2015. Roe deer avoid human contact. The species are found mostly (79%) in fir and beech forests, preferably those with a closed canopy cover but without dense understory. The numbers of individual of male are higher than the female. They are most often (74%) observed during feeding, with activity peaking at dawn and dusk. The roe deer has a wide distribution range in Turkey and has great potential as a game animal. However, its prevalence is not sufficient in all regions.
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WOS: 000410446000003
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Wildlife camera trap, stand, humans
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Journal Of The Faculty Of Forestry-Istanbul University
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67
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