Activity rhythms and the influence of some environmental variables on summer ungulate behaviour in Ordesa-Monte Perdido National Park

Aldezábal, A.; Garin, Iñazio; García‐González, Ricardo

doi:10.3989/pirineos.1999.v153-154.110

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“…Chamois Rupicapra spp. have been considered mainly diurnal (Couturier, 1938;Pèpin et al, 1991;Aldezabal et al, 1999; see also Raveh et al, 2012, for retina adaptations). Peaks of activity occur in the early morning (06.00-08.00 a.m.) and in the late afternoon before sunset (07.00-08.00 p.m.: Peterson,2001), although data are fragmentary and mainly limited to direct observations in the warm months (e.g.…”

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Nocturnal activity of a “diurnal” species, the northern chamois, in a predator-free Alpine area

Carnevali

Lovari

Monaco

et al. 2016

Behavioural Processes

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Nocturnal activity of a “diurnal” species, the northern chamois, in a predator-free Alpine area

Carnevali

Lovari

Monaco

et al. 2016

Behavioural Processes

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“…The combination of both abiotic and biotic factors explains the great diversity in the Spanish Pyrenees, with about 100 grassland communities and more than 1000 plant species (Gómez et al 2003). Livestock behaviour includes free grazing and a long resting period of nearly 10 hours a day (Aldezábal et al 1999). The camping areas, called "resting areas" by Ellenberg (1988) or "stock camp areas" by Haynes and Williams (1999), are placed in flat and windy locations, normally near a shepherd's hut or water supply.…”

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Influence of livestock soil eutrophication on floral composition in the Pyrenees mountains

et al. 2008

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Livestock behaviour in the Pyrenees includes free grazing and a long resting period that provokes the accumulation of dung and urine in some places, so-called camping areas. The aims of this study were (i) to analyze any change in floral composition, and in nutritional and chemical contents of plants in a livestock camping area; and (ii) to relate the floral composition with soil chemical properties. In a linear transect, five sampling zones were established, from the centre of the camping area to the surrounding Nardus stricta-dominant pasture. The above ground plant biomass and the topsoil were sampled in each zone with 6 replicates per zone. Plant species were classified and weighed to calculate above ground biomass, nutritional and chemical contents, and Shannon diversity and evenness indices. Additionally, soils were sampled in two periods, at the beginning and at the end of grazing period. Soil available nutrients (nitrate, ammonium, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium), total nitrogen, organic carbon and pH were measured.Plant chemical contents (protein, lignin and others) were significantly related to the proportions of grasses, legumes and other plants; so, the protein content is positively correlated with legumes plant biomass while lignin content is negatively correlated with grasses. Both plant and soil nutrients increased linearly towards the centre of the camping area. However, the relationship among plant species richness, diversity and evenness relative to its position along the studied transect was bell-shaped. From the outskirts to the centre of the camping area, plants with low nutrient demand were progressively replaced by those with medium and high nutrients demand and by pioneers.Nardus stricta-dominant pasture has low plant diversity and plant nutrient content as well as a poor soil nutrient availability. The presence of the camping area introduced patches with more soil nutrients and new species in the large spatial scale. However at a small spatial scale, the strong soil nutrient concentration into the centre of the camping area reduced floral composition again. To ensure positive effects of camping areas on plant diversity, and to manage more effectively the nutrients returned to the soil, a reduction in the stocking rate should be pursued.

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“…They are dominated by annual plants, and they characterized by the high amount of legumes and forbs. Mountainous pastures, which located up to 600 m, are characterized by a rough topography and great variability of plant communities and herbage cover (Aldezabal et al 1999). Their flora composed mainly by perennial grasses and glass-like plants as well as of some forbs and shrubs.…”

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Grazing behavior of the greek breed of sheep »Serres« in lowland and mountainous pastures

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The grazing activities of indigenous sheep of the greek breed »Serres« was investigated in a typical lowland, and in a mountainous pasture in northern Greece during the vegetative period (April-October) of 2008. Grazing time, resting and ruminating time, distance travel and air temperature in relation to pasturing month and altitude were examined. It was remarked significant effect (P<0.001) of the pasturing month on grazing time, and resting time of sheep. Mean grazing time was greater in the lowland (315.71 min/day ±4.57) than in the mountainous pasture (283.57 min/day ±4.79). On the contrary, the resting time and the distance travel of sheep were shorter in the lowland pasture. The resting time had significant (P<0.01) positive relationship to air temperature (r=0.777). Keywords

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Activity rhythms and the influence of some environmental variables on summer ungulate behaviour in Ordesa-Monte Perdido National Park

Abstract: SUMMARY.-We have studied daily activity rhythms and time-budgets of four large herbivores (cattle, sheep, goats and chamois) which form a multi-species grazing system in a summer pastoral unit of the Central

Cited by 16 publications

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Nocturnal activity of a “diurnal” species, the northern chamois, in a predator-free Alpine area

Nocturnal activity of a “diurnal” species, the northern chamois, in a predator-free Alpine area

Influence of livestock soil eutrophication on floral composition in the Pyrenees mountains

Grazing behavior of the greek breed of sheep »Serres« in lowland and mountainous pastures

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