Synurbization processes in population of Apodemus agrarius . I. Characteristics of populations in an urbanization gradient

Andrzejewski, Roman; Babińska-Werka, Joanna; Gliwicz, Joanna; Goszczyński, Jacek

doi:10.4098/at.arch.78-24

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“…The description of the Apodemus agrarius populations in the Szczytnicki Park and in cultivated fields provides confirmation of the earlier observations made by Andrzejewski et al, (1978) of the populations living in the centre of Warsaw and its surrounding districts. Population density has not been taken into consideration in the present studies, since our earlier observations of Microtus arvalis (Wolańska & Kubicz, 1981) failed to reveal any relation between LDH level in these rodents and their population density.…”

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confidence: 74%

“…In both populations we found numerical the field than in the urban ecosystem. The domination of this sex in predominance of males in spring, which was considerably greater in A. agrarius was described earlier by Haitlinger (1968), Pelikan (1965) and Andrzejewski et al, (1978). In the opinion of these authors it is greater in spring as a result of the males' greater activity and consequently the greater likelihood of their being caught in traps, or as the result of sex disproportion in the population due to difference in mortality between males and females.…”

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confidence: 52%

“…1). Andrzejewski et al, (1978) also showed that the body weight of adult males is greater in the urban population than in other populations. The results of our studies only partly agree with this, since the body weight of adult males in the Wroclaw population is greater in autumn only, but this discrepancy may be due to differences in the number of individuals examined.…”

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confidence: 89%

“…This species occurs very commonly in urban ecosystems, even in central parts of towns. The process of adaptation to urban conditions, termed by Andrzejewski et al, (1978) synurbanization, causes changes in age and sex structure, in body weight, in size and shape of skulls and also in diet (Andrzejewski et al, 1978; Babińska-Werka & Garbarczyk, 1981; Sikorski, 1982). It would therefore appear likely that conditions for the existence of this species in towns may also cause changes (3) in metabolism, which might be expressed in, inter alia, a change in the amount of some enzymes in cells.…”

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Description of populations and lactic dehydrogenase activity (LDH) of Apodemus agrarius in the ecosystems of a town and of cultivated fields

Wolańska¹,

Kubicz²

1986

Acta Theriol.

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Examination was made of age and sex structure, body weight and reproduction, and also of lactic dehydrogenase activity (LDH) in tissues of the skeletal muscles, heart, liver and kidneys of Apodemus agrarius It was found that there were more young individuals in the town park (Wroclaw) and 2. living in cultivated fields outside the city boundaries. It was found that three were more young individuals in the town park and that their body weight was greater than in the suburban population. The spring predominance of males over femaels was more marked in the suburban population. LDH activity was greatest in muscles and lowest in the heart and kidneys, and in spring was significantly greater in the tissues of females than in males. No difference in LDH activity between the two study populations was shown to occur, only dependence on sex and age of the animals and the season of their capture.

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Description of populations and lactic dehydrogenase activity (LDH) of Apodemus agrarius in the ecosystems of a town and of cultivated fields

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1986

Acta Theriol.

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“…30 years ago) and has colonized several patches within the city borders (Andrzejewski et al 1978;Gliwicz 1980;Babińska-Werka and Malinowska 2008;Gortat et al 2014). Moreover, given that another rodent species, the striped field mouse (A. agrarius), having a much longer city colonization history (more than 100 years), had previously been investigated in exactly the same locations (Gortat et al 2015a), we were able to compare the results for the two species, using the same set of molecular markers.…”

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The spatial genetic structure of the yellow-necked mouse in an urban environment – a recent invader vs. a closely related permanent inhabitant

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We analyse the genetic variability in the yellownecked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis) population in the city of Warsaw, Poland, and its surroundings -a species that has begun to occupy the city only in the last 30 years. We also compare the genetic variability of this species with corresponding data collected in the same time and areas for another species -the striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius). The results indicate a gradual decrease in genetic diversity and increase in relatedness in the population of A. flavicollis from non-urban locations towards sites with the highest anthropopressure. The genetic structure was more pronounced in the 'recent invader' (A. flavicollis) than in the 'permanent inhabitant' (A. agrarius), which has a much longer city colonization history (more than 100 years). In general, FST was higher in A. flavicollis, which may indicate different and independent ways of city colonization by the species. The process by which urban areas are settled by a new, typically forest-dwelling species such as A. flavicollis, more 'sensitive' to the conditions of life in a city, probably includes not only successful events of penetration of the city by small groups of individuals (the founder effect), but also temporary extinctions of local urban populations of A. flavicollis or at least marked fluctuations in species population numbers. Suitably planned areas at the city borders could play an important role as 'gateways' through which individuals from non-urban populations could migrate into the city and join urban populations.

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Pigeons and people: mortal enemies or lifelong companions? A case study on staff perceptions of the pigeons on the University of South Africa, Muckleneuk campus

2016

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Pigeons have been a part of our lives for as long as we can remember. Some people view them with joy, others disdain. Regardless of the perception, control measures are often implemented against the birds in a bid to reduce their presence in urban environments without considering the views of members of the public in the process. Complaints about pigeon activity are, typically, given more attention than praise for these birds. However, people who are pro-pigeons are often not provided with the forum to express their views of the birds. This study explored the perceptions of staff with regard to the pigeons inhabiting the University of South Africa's Muckleneuk campus. Two hundred and forty-six participants provided their opinions on the pigeons, their related activities and the perceived impact on staff on the campus. Recognising that both people and urban wildlife play a role of cause-and-effect in human-wildlife conflicts can contribute to understanding peoples' relationships and perceptions of animals which transgress the boundaries between urbanisation and nature. By considering peoples' perceptions, attitudes and behaviours towards urban wildlife, management strategies can be significantly informed in the process of mitigating conflict. The study has shown that the negative perception of pigeons, which was assumed to be the position of all the people affected by the pigeons at the University of South Arica's Muckleneuk campus, is in fact incorrect. Participants would rather encourage the nesting and breeding activities of the pigeons on campus, as they felt that the human-pigeon interactions and the viewing of squabs in nests contributed positively to their work environment. Pigeon control strategies should therefore not solely be on the biological aspect of a perceived pigeon problem, but should also include the human association.

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Synurbization processes in population of Apodemus agrarius . I. Characteristics of populations in an urbanization gradient

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Description of populations and lactic dehydrogenase activity (LDH) of Apodemus agrarius in the ecosystems of a town and of cultivated fields

Description of populations and lactic dehydrogenase activity (LDH) of Apodemus agrarius in the ecosystems of a town and of cultivated fields

The spatial genetic structure of the yellow-necked mouse in an urban environment – a recent invader vs. a closely related permanent inhabitant

Pigeons and people: mortal enemies or lifelong companions? A case study on staff perceptions of the pigeons on the University of South Africa, Muckleneuk campus

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