Download or read book The Allegheny Woodrat written by John Peles and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-07-20 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decline in populations of Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister) was first noticed in the 1980s. Since that time, woodrats have become extirpated from at least two states and have declined dramatically in several others. Recent evidence suggests that the decline of this species may be proceeding further south to include states where woodrat populations were previously considered to be stable. The Allegheny Woodrat: Ecology, Conservation, and Management of a Declining Species provides a comprehensive summary of research conducted over the past twenty-five years. The book integrates the results of this research into a comprehensive picture of the ecological requirements, conservation principles, and management strategies for this declining species. In addition, general principles learned from the study of woodrats are applied to the conservation and management of other declining species, including other species of Neotoma. The editors and chapter authors are researchers from both academic settings and state management agencies, individuals who have contributed significantly to the study of Allegheny woodrats during the past two decades. The book will be of interest to ecologists, conservation biologists, wildlife professionals, and students.
Download or read book Allegheny Wood Rat Populations written by William Taylor Heisler and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Population Parameters for the Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma Magister in Eastern Kentucky written by Bree Enderle McMurray and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Allegheny woodrat (Neotoma magister), native to the eastern United States, was historically distributed throughout the Appalachian Mountains from southern New York to northern Alabama. Many northern populations have suffered dramatic declines in the past two decades. Although Kentucky is considered to have stable populations, woodrats have never been monitored in this state. The goal of this investigation was to establish baseline population parameters for monitoring N. magister in Kentucky. I conducted a 1-year mark and recapture study from May 1997 to April 1998 of two woodrat colonies (Murder Branch and Ratliff) in the Daniel Boone National Forest, Menifee County, Kentucky, Annual trap success for 880 trapnights was 22% at the Murder Branch site and 16 % at the Ratliff site. Male:female sex ratios for every marked individual were 1:1.47 and 1.45:1 at Murder Branch and Ratliff, respectively. At both sites, adult males tended to be larger than females. Juveniles grew at an average rate of 1.0 g/day (n = 12 individuals), and subadults grew at an average rate of 0.6 g/day (n = 11 individuals). Juveniles were present only in late spring and early summer at Murder Branch, but were present from early summer to mid-winter at Ratliff. It appeared the Allegheny woodrat was capable of breeding throughout the year, even during winter months, and may reach sexual maturity as early as six or seven months of age.
Download or read book The Allegheny Woodrat written by John Peles and published by Springer. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A decline in populations of Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister) was first noticed in the 1980s. Since that time, woodrats have become extirpated from at least two states and have declined dramatically in several others. Recent evidence suggests that the decline of this species may be proceeding further south to include states where woodrat populations were previously considered to be stable. The Allegheny Woodrat: Ecology, Conservation, and Management of a Declining Species provides a comprehensive summary of research conducted over the past twenty-five years. The book integrates the results of this research into a comprehensive picture of the ecological requirements, conservation principles, and management strategies for this declining species. In addition, general principles learned from the study of woodrats are applied to the conservation and management of other declining species, including other species of Neotoma. The editors and chapter authors are researchers from both academic settings and state management agencies, individuals who have contributed significantly to the study of Allegheny woodrats during the past two decades. The book will be of interest to ecologists, conservation biologists, wildlife professionals, and students.
Download or read book Genic Variation in Small Populations of the Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma Magister written by John D. Peles and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Study and Analysis of Historic Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma Magister Sites written by Elizabeth Grietzer and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister) once ranged throughout most of the eastern United States, however in recent years their populations have experienced dramatic declines. Several mutually inclusive hypotheses may explain the decline of the woodrat populations, including habitat fragmentation and disturbance, decreased food availability, and increased exposure to the deadly raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis). Select historic locations were evaluated for habitat characteristics, the prevalence of raccoon roundworm and the presence of predators and competitors, in order to evaluate the impacts of each of the three hypotheses. The results indicated that raccoon roundworm and decreased hard mast availability are the main drivers behind the extirpation of Allegheny woodrats at the four surveyed historic sites. Finally, each site was characterized and evaluated for its potential for future woodrat reintroductions. It is recommended that future research evaluates the remaining historic locations in New Jersey, in order to determine state-wide factors associated with the decline of Allegheny woodrat populations.
Download or read book Evaluation of an Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma Magister Population Pre and Post Construction in the North Block of the Tuscarora State Forest South Central Pennsylvania written by Craig M. Kindlin and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Social Organization in Confined Populations of the Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma Floridana Magister written by Kenneth Paul Kinsey and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Experimental Release and Fate Study of the Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma Magister written by Edwin M. McGowan and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 15 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Allegheny Woodrat written by Indiana. Division of Fish and Wildlife and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animals. A fact sheet on allegheny woodrats provided by the Indiana Division of Fish & Wildlife.
Download or read book Mitochondrial DNA Analysis of Allegheny Woodrat Population Structure in West Virginia written by Katherine A. Dodds and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Population Characterization of Allegheny Woodrats Neotoma Magister in the Hudson River Palisades of New Jersey written by Amanda Menasion and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Allegheny woodrats (Neotoma magister) are an endangered species within New Jersey, with a limited number of individuals found within one small area of suitable habitat along the Hudson River Palisades. There are very little detailed datum on the number of woodrats living at this location, however new conservation measures are being instituted to sustain this last remaining population in New Jersey. To gather additional data on the extent of the population of woodrats at this location, wildlife camera monitoring was conducted in two-week intervals at 10 separate locations that appeared to have satisfactory habitat for the woodrats but had not been previously surveyed. Camera monitoring showed that woodrats were present on six of the ten sites surveyed, indicating that the population is more extensive than previously thought. In addition to camera-trap surveys, an analysis of live trapping data from 1987-2017 indicates that the population has fluctuated widely over those years, but has increased in recent years, presumably due to several conservation measures recently initiated. Conservation efforts during this study included the translocation of individuals from Pennsylvania, a raccoon baiting program to rid the area of a deadly woodrat parasite, and supplemental feeding. The results from this research indicate that these conservation measures have stabilized the population, and that the population has expanded into adjacent suitable habitat within the Palisades.
Download or read book Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma Magister Distribution Across Pennsylvania written by Chad D. Clair and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ten Years of Research on the MeadWestvaco Wildlife and Ecosystem Research Forest written by Patrick D. Keyser and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Biogeographic Systematic and Conservation Implications of Geographic Variation in Woodrats of the Eastern United States written by John Parker Hayes and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mammals of Ohio written by John D. Harder and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2022-03-18 with total page 551 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An updated, informative review of the status and biology of the fifty-five species of mammals living wild in Ohio, richly illustrated with photographs, maps, drawings, and original artwork. This comprehensive reference illustrates how species within each of the seven orders of mammals in Ohio share modes of reproduction, locomotion, and nutrition, providing a framework for understanding the fascinating world of mammalian biology. Presentations of natural history in each account of the various species are enhanced with descriptions of intriguing adaptations for avoiding demise from predators, food shortages, and the frigid conditions of Ohio winters. The book is richly illustrated with range maps, exquisite skull drawings, beautiful photography, and engaging artwork. Challenges to wildlife conservation are considerable in Ohio, with its vast industrialized urban centers distributed across a largely agricultural landscape. With frequent citations of scientific reports and conservation efforts of the Ohio Division of Wildlife and of other public and private entities, this book instills an appreciation for the rich mammalian fauna of Ohio, as well as knowledge on how to join efforts to protect it. Covering all of the state’s mammals, from tiny, obscure shrews to the magnificent white-tailed deer, Mammals of Ohio is a definitive resource for professional biologists and students. The narrative style throughout the book is accessible, providing the general reader with an appreciation for the full scope of the rich mammalian diversity in the state.
Download or read book Food Habits of the Allegheny Woodrat Neotoma Magister written by Nikole Lee Castleberry and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
