Monitoring Urban European Hares (Lepus europaeus Pallas) with Citizen Science and a Thermal Spotter

Urban Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 9(2), P. 27 - 27

Published: Jan. 27, 2025

Populations of the European hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas) have declined in agricultural areas throughout Europe, primarily due to habitat loss caused by industrialization agriculture. The growth cities displaces native habitats, and a decline densities would be expected also cities; however, several medium-sized mammals thrive urban areas. In this study, hares two Danish cities, Aalborg Aarhus (approx. 145,000 300,000 citizens, respectively), were monitored using combination citizen science thermal spotter. Citizen reports (in all 1874) highest center city (26 33 locations per km2). Hare observation significantly with increasing distance center. Breeding recorded both cities. spotter proved useful spot it did not draw attention as spotlights normally used detect light reflected from hares’ eyes. Based on spotted at 12 where citizens had reported hares, 40.3 (±10.8 SE) km2 estimated. awareness for biodiversity pesticides allow wild plants established lawns, which benefits hares.

Language: Английский

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Temporal Activity Patterns of the Eurasian Beaver and Coexisting Species in a Mediterranean Ecosystem

Animals, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 12(15), P. 1961 - 1961

Published: Aug. 2, 2022

Analyses of temporal partitioning and overlaps in activity rhythms are pivotal to shed light on interspecific coexistence between similar species or prey predators. In this work, we assessed the overlap Eurasian beaver Castor fiber its potential competitors predators through camera trapping an area Central Italy. Interspecific patterns were estimated for beavers, (the red fox Vulpes vulpes grey wolf Canis lupus), a competitor, coypu Myocastor coypus. The beavers showed mostly crepuscular behaviour. Although high was observed foxes wolves, did not with that Accordingly, more active darkest nights, i.e., avoiding bright moonlight.

Language: Английский

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New agri-environmental measures have a direct effect on wildlife and economy on conventional agricultural land

PeerJ, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11, P. e15000 - e15000

Published: March 21, 2023

The objective of this article is to evaluate economic profits along with return on investment and also the impact newly designed agri-environmental measures (AEM) presence bioindicator species—European hare roe deer—in comparison conventionally cultivated agricultural land. abundance European was, average, 4.5–6.7 times higher AEM compared standard regime 3.5–6.4 in case deer 2020 2021. From an point view, highest incomes were found for extensive orchard alleys conventional crops—wheat rapeseed rotation. cash flow from was 4.3 larger wheat 3.5 than clover grass mixture. Moreover, lowest value operational expenses alleys. payback period ranged 16.02 years (wheat rotation) 53.6 (clover mixture). It crucial not assess parameters separately but optimize them sustainable wildlife management other benefits that provide ecological efficient directions future generations. However, performed analysis highlights significantly lower most components AEM. We see a principal issue AEMs usage lack strong incentives farmers maximize conservation outcomes. Therefore, are often placed locations presumed low agriculture profit, which related insignificant effects. Thus, incomparable profitability has be reflected by policy at Union level subsidy particular member states.

Language: Английский

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Co-occurrence patterns and habitat selection of the mountain hare, European hare, and European rabbit in urban areas of Sweden

Mammalian Biology, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 103(2), P. 187 - 203

Published: Jan. 4, 2023

Abstract Assessing the underlying mechanisms of species co-occurrence patterns can be challenging as biotic and abiotic factors are hard to disentangle. To date, few studies have investigated mammals within urban areas. As areas increasingly used habitat by wildlife, there is a need for better understanding ecology facilitate human-wildlife co-existence. Here, we selection European hare ( Lepus europaeus ), mountain L. timidus ) , rabbit Oryctolagus cuniculus inside Sweden, using joint distribution models generalized linear mixed based on citizen science observations. All three were observed areas, but hares rabbits appear more successful colonizers compared hares. Overall, our findings suggested that occurrence all lagomorphs was related suitable conditions each (e.g., climate elevation), rather than presence other lagomorph or specific land cover types On finer spatial scale, generally selected green residential gardens, which likely constitute foraging sites. Moreover, overlap in activity times between mediated type sympatry. Our contribute provide insights management measures Sweden.

Language: Английский

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Parasitological Survey in European Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778) Breeding Facilities in Southern Italy

Pathogens, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 12(2), P. 208 - 208

Published: Jan. 29, 2023

Parasites are considered important regulating factors of hosts’ population dynamics, not only in free-ranging wildlife, but also captive bred animals. To date, few studies have been carried out to assess the parasitic communities European brown hare Southern Italy, and one focused on animals captivity. The aim present survey was composition endoparasite community game hares for restocking purposes. For this purpose, 215 fecal pools collected eight different breeding facilities were examined by qualitative quantitative coprological techniques. characterized a direct life cycle, including six species coccidia from genus Eimeria nematode Trichostrongylus retorataeformis, proved be most prevalent parasites. Further helminthic infestations Passalurus ambiguous, Strongylosides papillosus, Cittotenia spp. Dicrocoelium dendriticum detected, with an overall prevalence lower than 20%. study contributes increasing knowledge health status poorly investigated species, is useful optimizing efforts

Language: Английский

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Dietary habits of the European brown hare: summary of knowledge and management relapses

Ethology Ecology & Evolution, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 36(1), P. 21 - 40

Published: June 7, 2023

Assessing the nutritional needs and food preferences of animal species is important to design appropriate habitat improvement actions, in particular agricultural environments. The European brown hare Lepus europaeus a game conservation interest, typical open areas, with declining populations Eurasia. In this work, authors summarised current knowledge on feeding habits also discussed potential management relapses species. has developed digestive process called caecotrophy, which consists double passage through alimentary canal. Hares compensate for disadvantage by selecting foods high value, poor fibre rich fats proteins. thrives farmland as crops have even if monoculture reduction crop variety are considered main causes decline Even environment, spontaneous weeds an part diet, covering when cultivated plants low value or been harvested. restoration rotation polycultures (cereals cover crops), establishment agri-environmental measures such wildflower strips patches, represent effective strategies favour biodiversity habitats.

Language: Английский

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Daily Activity Patterns and Overlap Activity of Medium–Large Mammals in Sülüklü Lake Nature Park, Western Black Sea Region, Türkiye

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(12)

Published: Dec. 1, 2024

ABSTRACT Türkiye, due to its position as a bridge between Asia and Europe, encompassing three distinct biogeographic regions diverse climatic conditions geographical features, exhibits the characteristics of small continent in terms biodiversity, hosting very high number mammalian species. However, information on these mammals' activity patterns co‐occurrence, specifically is limited. Our study aimed reveal daily temporal overlaps species detected using camera traps Sülüklü Lake Nature Park. The white‐breasted hedgehog was strictly nocturnal, while European badger, gray wolf, hare, wild boar, beech marten tended be nocturnal. Caucasian squirrel diurnal, roe deer diurnal. highest overlap found (∆ 4 = 0.84, 95% CI), followed by red fox 1 0.77, CI). lowest 0.081, CI) squirrel. second 0.136, occurred badger. findings have provided new detailed insights into diversity within nature park located Northwestern Anatolia. These data will support facilitate future research at understanding mechanisms coexistence this ecosystem. results obtained enable deeper examination ecosystem dynamics contribute developing strategies for biodiversity conservation.

Language: Английский

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Long-Term Monitoring of European Brown Hare (Lepus europaeus) Population in the Slovak Danubian Lowland

Diversity, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(8), P. 486 - 486

Published: Aug. 9, 2024

In many European countries over the last few decades, arable fields dominate agricultural landscapes, leading to very intensive land-use practices. This seems be main cause of population declines for numerous farmland species, including brown hare (Lepus europaeus Pallas, 1778). The Research Institute Animal Production (National Agricultural and Food Centre—NPPC, Luzianky, Slovakia) has been engaged in a long monitoring project (a currently running), collecting certain indicators dynamics during hunting season from 1987 2023 Slovak Danubian Lowland. same macro-area (Čiližská Radvaň Lehnice), study was conducted on influence permanent semi-natural vegetation relation recruitment, density production. entire monitored period aggregated into 5-year intervals (for total seven time intervals), with aim analyzing dynamics. Spring Lowland is 20.8 hares/km2, harvests 4.6 hares/km2. During period, bag animals have examined following regular operations purpose age determination (weight eye lenses), sex ratio productivity. There large positive effect set-aside special mixtures created hares large-scale farmed agrarian landscapes density, recruitment. In-model grounds such set-asides increased spring stock by 25%, 100% recruitment 20%. reveals that management not sustainable Lowland, decreasing. proven through decline harvest dynamic parameters. Our data suggest improvements habitat quality adoption may more effective increase population.

Language: Английский

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Estimation of mammalian wildlife density by REM method in a Mediterranean forest ecosystem (Pinus brutia) of Türkiye: how human footprint effects mammal community?

BMC Zoology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 9(1)

Published: Aug. 16, 2024

Determining the density of mammalian wildlife in an ecosystem is very important for conservation. The aim this study to reveal and compare effect human footprint index (HFI) on Mediterranean ecosystems. surveys were conducted between August 2013 December 2013, using 21 camera traps with 2175 trap days a forest İzmir, Türkiye. We used random encounter model (REM) method estimate densities. population 5 mammals were; red fox 7.89 ind./km2 (± 0.82 SE), wild boar 4.36 0.46 European hare 15.33 03.37 beech marten 0.99 0.10 SE) golden jackal 0.50 0.05 SE). These results compared mammal community which was previously studied another Muğla, Türkiye, includes caracal has lower index. According activity can be revealed by Human one main parameter it effecting occurence species community. Both higher absence might cause This also suggests that serious suppressor could explained competition. Caracal may control Anatolia. Thus, decreasing maintaining are crucial conservation whole ecosystem.

Language: Английский

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Dune Hares: Population Indices, Home Range Size, and Habitat Selection of the European Hare on a Danish Island

Ecology and Evolution, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(10)

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Population indices, such as transect counts of animals, can provide important information concerning population changes over time. Moreover, data the home range size and habitat selection individuals valuable insight into spatial requirements animals how they adapt to variable environments. Here, we describe development European hares (

Language: Английский

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