Notes on behaviors of free-ranging black-footed ferrets: Conata Basin, South Dakota, 2007–2009
During 2007–2009 in the Conata Basin, South Dakota, field studies provided opportunities to accumulate incidental observations of wild-born black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) and their interactions with other species. Here, I describe maternal behaviors by female ferrets; interactions between a...
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BYU ScholarsArchive
2012
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| Online Access: | https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/wnan/vol72/iss2/8 https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/context/wnan/article/1637/viewcontent/25732.pdf |
| Summary: | During 2007–2009 in the Conata Basin, South Dakota, field studies provided opportunities to accumulate incidental observations of wild-born black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) and their interactions with other species. Here, I describe maternal behaviors by female ferrets; interactions between a female ferret and a rattlesnake (Crotalus viridis viridis); and attacks by ferrets on a horned lark (Eremophila alpestris), a deer mouse (Peromyscus sp.), and a cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus sp.). Additionally, I present hypotheses for future testing and discuss conservation implications.Durante 2007 a 2009 en la Cuenca Conata, Dakota del Sur, estudios de campo brindaron oportunidades para acumular observaciones incidentales del hurón de patas negras nacido en libertad (Mustela nigripes) y sus interacciones con otras especies. En el presente estudio, describo los comportamientos maternales de las hurones hembra, las interacciones entre estas hembras y una víbora de cascabel (Crotalus viridis viridis) y los ataques de hurones sobre una alondra cornuda (Eremophila alpestris), un ratón ciervo (Peromyscus sp.) y un conejo de cola de algodón (Sylvilagus sp.). Además, presento varias hipótesis para ser evaluadas en el futuro y discuto las implicaciones para la conservación. |
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