Habitat and Season Effects on Small Mammal Bycatch in Live Trapping
Trapping small mammals is frequently used to study the dynamics, demography, behavior and presence of pathogens. When only particular small mammal species are in the focus of interest, all other species are unnecessary bycatch. We analyzed data from extensive live trapping campaigns conducted over t...
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ftdoajarticles:oai:doaj.org/article:fa41e262a8d84be58d40b014d59886f8 2023-10-09T21:53:33+02:00 Habitat and Season Effects on Small Mammal Bycatch in Live Trapping Ines Hotopp Bernd Walther Olaf Fuelling Daniela Reil Christin Hesse Diana Alexandra Below Christian Imholt Jens Jacob 2022-12-01T00:00:00Z https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11121806 https://doaj.org/article/fa41e262a8d84be58d40b014d59886f8 EN eng MDPI AG https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/12/1806 https://doaj.org/toc/2079-7737 doi:10.3390/biology11121806 2079-7737 https://doaj.org/article/fa41e262a8d84be58d40b014d59886f8 Biology, Vol 11, Iss 1806, p 1806 (2022) conservation non-target species endangered species rodents Ugglan traps voles Biology (General) QH301-705.5 article 2022 ftdoajarticles https://doi.org/10.3390/biology11121806 2023-09-10T00:41:48Z Trapping small mammals is frequently used to study the dynamics, demography, behavior and presence of pathogens. When only particular small mammal species are in the focus of interest, all other species are unnecessary bycatch. We analyzed data from extensive live trapping campaigns conducted over the last decade in Germany, following a consistent standard trapping protocol that resulted in about 18,500 captures of small mammals. Animals were trapped with Ugglan multiple capture traps in grassland, forest and margin habitat. Trap success and the proportion of bycatch were about 30% when target species were common voles ( Microtus arvalis ) in grassland and common voles and bank voles ( Clethrionomys glareolus ) in margins and forests. This was more pronounced in spring and along margins. Species mentioned in the early warning list according to the Red List Germany were higher in numbers and proportion in spring and in grassland. The results will help to avoid periods with enhanced presence of bycatch, including endangered species (if the purpose of the study allows) or to pay particular attention in certain seasons and habitats when the occurrence of bycatch is most likely. Article in Journal/Newspaper Microtus arvalis Directory of Open Access Journals: DOAJ Articles Biology 11 12 1806 |
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Trapping small mammals is frequently used to study the dynamics, demography, behavior and presence of pathogens. When only particular small mammal species are in the focus of interest, all other species are unnecessary bycatch. We analyzed data from extensive live trapping campaigns conducted over the last decade in Germany, following a consistent standard trapping protocol that resulted in about 18,500 captures of small mammals. Animals were trapped with Ugglan multiple capture traps in grassland, forest and margin habitat. Trap success and the proportion of bycatch were about 30% when target species were common voles ( Microtus arvalis ) in grassland and common voles and bank voles ( Clethrionomys glareolus ) in margins and forests. This was more pronounced in spring and along margins. Species mentioned in the early warning list according to the Red List Germany were higher in numbers and proportion in spring and in grassland. The results will help to avoid periods with enhanced presence of bycatch, including endangered species (if the purpose of the study allows) or to pay particular attention in certain seasons and habitats when the occurrence of bycatch is most likely. |
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Ines Hotopp Bernd Walther Olaf Fuelling Daniela Reil Christin Hesse Diana Alexandra Below Christian Imholt Jens Jacob |
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Habitat and Season Effects on Small Mammal Bycatch in Live Trapping |
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Habitat and Season Effects on Small Mammal Bycatch in Live Trapping |
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Habitat and Season Effects on Small Mammal Bycatch in Live Trapping |
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