Nightly selection of resting sites and group behavior reveal antipredator strategies in giraffe
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.6106
Abstract: Abstract This study presents the first findings on nocturnal behavior patterns of wild Angolan giraffe. We characterized their nocturnal behavior and analyzed the influence of ecological factors such as group size, season, and habitat use.… read more here.
Keywords: nightly selection; selection resting; group; resting sites ... See more keywords
Felid bedrooms with a panoramic view: selection of resting sites by Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) in a karstic landscape
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DOI: 10.1007/s00265-021-02977-7
Abstract: Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) is a crepuscular-nocturnal carnivore and mostly spends daytime resting. Although resting sites represent an important part of the lynx habitat and can be negatively affected by human activities, it is still… read more here.
Keywords: lynx lynx; lynx; resting sites; karstic landscape ... See more keywords
Habitat and microclimate affect the resting site selection of mosquitoes
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DOI: 10.1111/mve.12506
Abstract: Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) use certain resting sites during their inactive phase. The microclimatic conditions of these resting sites might affect their physiology and vectorial capacity. In this study, we combined a field and a laboratory… read more here.
Keywords: resting site; site selection; selection mosquitoes; site ... See more keywords