NDLI: Winter habitat preferences of feral American minkMustela vison in Biscay, Northern Iberian Peninsula

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Author	Zabala, Jabi Zuberogoitia, Inĩgo Martínez Climent, José Antonio
Copyright Year	2007
Abstract	We studied correlates of habitat use of riparian feral American minkMustela vison Schreber, 1777 during winter in Biscay (Northern Iberian Peninsula). We live-trapped and radio-tagged 10 American mink (5 males and 5 females) and successfully radiotracked 7 of them (3 males and 4 females). During resting periods both sexes selected areas with dense scrub and near to deep waters. Both sexes used underground dens as well as resting sites located above the ground, but during cold days females rested in buildings much more often than males. Active females used areas of dense scrub, and males used large scrub patches. The results are interpreted in the light of mink hunting techniques and perceived predation risk: on larger scales, mink select areas primarily by food abundance, while on very small scales they use scrub and similar structures providing safe areas to hunt, forage and rest. The strong preference for banks with dense scrub provides options for management of the species.
Starting Page	27
Ending Page	36
Page Count	10
File Format	PDF
ISSN	00017051
Journal	Acta Theriologica
Volume Number	52
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	21903743
Language	English
Publisher	Springer-Verlag
Publisher Date	2007-01-01
Publisher Place	Berlin, Heidelberg
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Subject Keyword	sexual habitat preferences resting site risk perception pest management Zoology Animal Physiology Behavioural Sciences Animal Ecology Evolutionary Biology Animal Anatomy Morphology Histology
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Animal Science and Zoology Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics

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