The Spring Decline in Populations of the Bank Vole, Clethrionomys glareolus, and the Role of Female Density

Gipps, J. H. W.; Flynn, Michael P.; Gurnell, John; Healing, T. D.

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“…The removal of overwintering males and females in C. venustus population did not affect either the timing of sexual maturation onset or the proportion of juveniles that become reproductive (Figs 3-6). This finding does not agree with what was observed in some population of Microtus and Clethrionomys where the density of adults or their removal affects the time of sexual maturation and proportion of juveniles that become reproductive (Bujalska 1973;Redfiel et al 1978;Saitoh 1981;Gipps et al 1985;BondrupNielsen 1986;Gilbert et al 1986;Porter & Dueser 1986;Rodd & Boonstra 1988;McGuire et al 1990;Pusenius & Viitala 1993;Wolff et al 2002). Many studies have showed that adult females regulate sexual maturation of juvenile females (Batzli et al 1977;Redfield et al 1978;Saitoh 1981;Getz et al 1983;Bondrup-Nielsen 1986;Carter et al 1986;Gilbert et al 1986;Haigh 1987;Rodd & Boonstra 1988;Schadler 1990;Wolff et al 2002).…”

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“…The stimulation of sexual maturation can be negatively related to the population density and the number of dominant adult animals (Krebs 1985;Keller & Krebs 1970;Boonstra 1978;Ferns 1979;Wiger 1979Wiger , 1982Rodd & Boonstra 1988;Wolff 1992;Pusenius & Viitala 1993;Wolff et al 2002). Thus, in many studies, the removal of specific segments of microtine populations has affected reproduction in younger cohorts (Bujalska 1973;Boonstra 1978;Krebs et al 1978;Redfield et al 1978;Saitoh 1981;Gipps et al 1985;Bondrup-Nielsen 1986;Gilbert et al 1986;Porter & Dueser 1986;Rodd & Boonstra 1988;McGuire et al 1990;Pusenius & Viitala 1993). Although delayed sexual maturation has been recorded in the field, especially at high densities, it has not been determined whether this is caused by adult females, adult males, overall adult density or some environmental factor (Wolff 1992(Wolff , 1997Wolff et al 2002).…”

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“…There is much evidence that adults can influence the reproduction of juveniles in small mammals, but, most of the examples come from the northern hemisphere (Carter et al 1980;Saitoh 1981;Gipps et al 1985;Bondrup-Nielsen 1986;Gilbert et al 1986;Porter & Dueser 1986;Rodd & Boonstra 1988;McGuire et al 1990;Wolff 1992;Pusenius & Viitala 1993;Wolff et al 2002). This study was to test the hypothesis that adult overwintering C. venustus inhibit maturation and reproduction in young-of-the-year from the first cohort.…”

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Effect of adults on juvenile reproduction ofCalomys venustus(Muridae: Sigmodontinae)

2006

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We tested the hypothesis that adult overwintering Calomys venustus inhibit maturation and reproduction in young-of-the-year from the first cohort. The study was carried out in four 0.25-ha enclosures (two control and two experimental), each situated on natural pasture. This study was conducted between August 1997 and March 1999 and had two parts: removal of overwintering male (ROM) and removal of overwintering female (ROF). For the ROM treatment overwintering males were removed immediately after the first cohort of juveniles were born, in the ROF treatment overwintering females were removed after the first cohort were weaned.Weekly censuses were taken for three successive days over 6 weeks. The sexual maturation and reproductive condition of juveniles were compared between treatments (overwintering male or female removal) using repeated-measures anova. The repeated measures factor was the age of juveniles. Removal of overwintering males and females did not affect sexual maturation of juveniles, however, overwintering males influenced the onset of reproductive activity of juvenile females at the beginning of the breeding period.

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Effect of adults on juvenile reproduction ofCalomys venustus(Muridae: Sigmodontinae)

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“…However, it is still generally observed that this is the time period when small mammals experience their greatest mortality. Large population declines during the winter have been noted in bank voles Clethrionomys glareolus (Gipps et al 1985;Pucek et al 1993), short-tailed field voles Microtus agrestis (Bradshaw 1992), tundra voles Microtus oeconomus (Aars and Ims 2002) yellow-necked mice Apodemus flavicollis (Pucek et al 1993) and house mice Mus musculus (Berry et al 1973). Hence, traits that help survival in harsh winter conditions are of special importance.…”

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The contribution of the vegetable material layer to the insulation capacities and water proofing of artificial Mus spicilegus mounds

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a b s t r a c tSuccessful overwintering of small mammals in temperate and cold climates requires behavioural and physiological adaptations. There are several strategies to survive food shortages and the cold. Most species of small mammals use multiple methods simultaneously but nest building and burrowing are the most widespread among them. A well-constructed, dry nest insulates animals from harsh ambient conditions. Mound-building mice build large banks in the autumn and establish a burrow system with nest chambers beneath them. These overwintering structures are built from soil and a considerable amount of plant material. Recent studies presume that the stored vegetable matter does not, or not exclusively, serve as food and indicate that the mounds might have insulating role. To investigate the function of their plant fill, we built artificial mounds with varying plant content, similar to those built by mound-building mice. We measured temperature change at three levels, at the surface, under the mound and at the nest depth, and investigated their water retaining properties. We showed that the plant fill plays a major role in their thermal insulation and waterproofing properties. Mounds reduced temperature variation of the soil and may protect the nest from absorbing precipitation during the winter.

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“…Such a social system, implying promiscuity, is not uncommon in small mammals (e.g. Gipps et al 1985;Ostfeld 1985;Viitala and Hoffmeyer 1985).…”

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Dynamics of space use and male vigour amongst wood mice, Apodemus sylvaticus, in the cereal ecosystem

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Macdonald

1994

Behav Ecol Sociobiol

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Abstract. The spatial organisation of male and female wood mice, Apodemus sylvaticus, was investigated in a large-scale radio-tracking study on arable farmland near Oxford, United Kingdom, during the breeding season. Both sexes had significantly larger home ranges in the breeding season than at other times, and the breeding season home ranges of male (X = 1.44 ha) were significantly larger than those of females (X = 0.49 ha). Home range overlap was significantly greater between males, and between males and females, than it was between females. Overlap between males tended to be greatest in heavily utilised areas. Except during sexual consortship, there was minimal evidence of dynamic interaction among individuals. Home range sizes of breeding males varied widely, as did their body weights. There was no relationship between male body weight and home range size or any other movement parameter. However, males with the largest home ranges had the highest scores on all other movement parameters, indicating that they expended more energy in movement. These more 'vigorous' males had access to the home ranges of more females than did males with small home ranges.

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The Spring Decline in Populations of the Bank Vole, Clethrionomys glareolus, and the Role of Female Density

Cited by 18 publications

References 28 publications

Effect of adults on juvenile reproduction ofCalomys venustus(Muridae: Sigmodontinae)

Effect of adults on juvenile reproduction ofCalomys venustus(Muridae: Sigmodontinae)

The contribution of the vegetable material layer to the insulation capacities and water proofing of artificial Mus spicilegus mounds

Dynamics of space use and male vigour amongst wood mice, Apodemus sylvaticus, in the cereal ecosystem

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