Spatial and temporal distribution of Carnivora (Mammalia) species in Duzce Province

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Tarih

2016

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Kastamonu Univ, Orman Fak

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info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Özet

Carnivores species play essential roles in ecosystem structuring and stability, are positions at the top of food webs in their habitats. The current study is to aim to exhibit that spatial and temporal distribution of Carnivores (Mammalia) species in Duzce Province. The study was carried by wildlife camera traps and direct or indirect observation methods on different habitats in a total of 234 sampling plots in 2013 and 2015 years. A total of 660 specimens were counted from 10 species in 4 families, and 56 tracks were determined. The most common species is red fox. The species are generally nocturnal. Their main home range is forest areas. They prefer mostly to pure and mix beech stand. To be careful of the human activities in habitats of carnivores is suggested for their.

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WOS: 000408505300025

Anahtar Kelimeler

Wildlife, Camera trap, Red fox, Forest

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Kastamonu University Journal Of Forestry Faculty

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N/A

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16

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2

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