Use of Forms by the Black-Tailed Jack Rabbit in Southwestern Kansas

West, Ronald R.; Bartel, Monroe H.; Plenert, Marvin Leo

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“…No lining is added, but protruding vegetation may be trimmed so that the form becomes permanent after a few years: many on Roar Hill were at least 20 years old, judging from the age of the surrounding deformed heather, and one which was well established in 1957 was still in use in 1968. Some marked hares deserted a form after being disturbed from it once or twice, as L. calfornicus apparently does (West, Bartel & Plenert, 1961) but returned to other forms in the same area. On the other hand, five hares returned within five minutes to the same forms from which I had disturbed them.…”

Section: Propertiesmentioning

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Life history of the Mountain hare (Lepus timidus scoticus) in north‐east Scotland

Flux

1970

Journal of Zoology

164

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A general description of the life history of Mountain hares is given. based on a three year field study of about 200 wild hares on a moor near Morven. Aberdeenshire. and laboratory examination of over 360 dead specimens from surrounding areas . Growth and body size.behaviour. range and movements. food and reingestion are described . More detailed information on reproduction. mortality and population counts are presented to give an outline of the population dynamics in this species .

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Section: Propertiesmentioning

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Life history of the Mountain hare (Lepus timidus scoticus) in north‐east Scotland

Flux

1970

Journal of Zoology

164

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“…Jackrabbit fidelity to forms is low, and any given form may be used only once or several times. In Kansas, only 35% of forms were used more than 4 times, and the animals more frequently constructed new forms rather than clean or repair old ones (West et al 1961).…”

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Black-Tailed and White-Tailed Jackrabbits in the American West: History, Ecology, Ecological Significance, and Survey Methods

Simes

Longshore

Nussear

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Western North American Naturalist

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Across the western United States, Leporidae are the most important prey item in the diet of Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos). Leporids inhabiting the western United States include black-tailed (Lepus californicus) and white-tailed jackrabbits (Lepus townsendii) and various species of cottontail rabbit (Sylvilagus spp.). Jackrabbits (Lepus spp.) are particularly important components of the ecological and economic landscape of western North America because their abundance influences the reproductive success and population trends of predators such as coyotes (Canis latrans), bobcats (Lynx rufus), and a number of raptor species. Here, we review literature pertaining to black-tailed and white-tailed jackrabbits comprising over 170 published journal articles, notes, technical reports, conference proceedings, academic theses and dissertations, and other sources dating from the late 19th century to the present. Our goal is to present information to assist those in research and management, particularly with regard to protected raptor species (e.g., Golden Eagles), mammalian predators, and ecological monitoring. We classified literature sources as (1) general information on jackrabbit species, (2) black-tailed or (3) white-tailed jackrabbit ecology and natural history, or (4) survey methods. These categories, especially 2, 3, and 4, were further subdivided as appropriate. The review also produced several tables on population trends, food habits, densities within various habitats, and jackrabbit growth and development. Black-tailed and white-tailed jackrabbits are ecologically similar in general behaviors, use of forms, parasites, and food habits, and they are prey to similar predators; but they differ in their preferred habitats. While the black-tailed jackrabbit inhabits agricultural land, deserts, and shrublands, the white-tailed jackrabbit is associated with prairies, alpine tundra, and sagebrush-steppe. Frequently considered abundant, jackrabbit numbers in western North America fluctuate temporally and spatially. We also reviewed methods used to investigate jackrabbit populations, including spotlight line transects, flushing transects, drive counts, pellet plot counts, collections, roadside counts, mark-recapture studies, and radio-telemetry studies. Our review of jackrabbit literature illustrates a number of deficiencies in our understanding of jackrabbits in general. As an example, a detailed quantitative description of habitat preferences is lacking, as is a thorough understanding of sympatric jackrabbit species interactions. Even the existence of the oft-cited jackrabbit "cycle" is a matter of debate. Survey methods generally do not address efficacy or accuracy in measuring jackrabbit density or abundance. In addition, there is a paucity of information about jackrabbits in the Mojave Desert, with no real understanding of home ranges, habitat preferences, and population dynamics or demographics in this region.

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“…Breeding density and nesting success of burrowing owls in some systems are dependent on availability of badger burrows (Holmes et al 2003;Green & Anthony 1989). Jack rabbits use badger burrows as escape burrows (West 1961). Swift foxes and snakes also use badger burrows (Scobie 2002).…”

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Reproductive Den Habitat Characterization of American Badgers (<em>Taxidea taxus</em>) in Central California

Huck

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REPRODUCTIVE DEN HABITAT CHARACTERIZATION OF AMERICAN BADGERS (TAXIDEA TAXUS) IN CENTRAL CALFORNIA by Katrina L. Huck The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is a species of special concern in California, and, as such, conservation measures are necessary. The goal of this study was to identify potential reproductive den habitat characteristics in order to more accurately predict critical reproductive habitat in central California grasslands. A paired study design was used to examine differences between reproductive and non-reproductive sites, and logistical regression was used to analyze the variables and produce two predictive models, one with biotic factors and one with abiotic factors. Badgers in central Californian grasslands appear to rely on both biotic and abiotic factors when selecting locations for reproductive den sites. Predictive biotic variables included amount of ground vegetation, presence of predators, presence of prey, and nearest shrub width. Predictive abiotic variables included distance to a drainage point and slopes at 10, 30, and 40 m from the den entrance. Integrating information from these models into conservation efforts will identify critical reproductive habitat and help form viable conservation strategies for the species. v ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to my husband Andrew Huck for his assistance in the field and his support throughout my schooling. Thank you to Lance Freihofer,

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Use of Forms by the Black-Tailed Jack Rabbit in Southwestern Kansas

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Life history of the Mountain hare (Lepus timidus scoticus) in north‐east Scotland

Life history of the Mountain hare (Lepus timidus scoticus) in north‐east Scotland

Black-Tailed and White-Tailed Jackrabbits in the American West: History, Ecology, Ecological Significance, and Survey Methods

Reproductive Den Habitat Characterization of American Badgers (<em>Taxidea taxus</em>) in Central California

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