Abstract:Animals may change the temporal dimension of their niche by shifting their activity patterns in relation to anthropogenic disturbances. Yet, few studies have documented these response phenomena in pasture land. We examined the extent to which disturbances related with habitat features altered the timing of foraging and activity patterns of golden marmot (Marmota caudata aurea). Using a scan-sampling observational method, we collected data from 34 pup-rearing marmot burrow sites in the summer pasture area of Sh… Show more
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