Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Vol 10,
Issue 1,2012
Online ISSN: 1459-0263
Print ISSN: 1459-0255
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Identifying and assessing of the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) habitats in Çeşme-Urla Peninsula
Author(s):
Çiğdem Coşkun Hepcan
Recieved Date: 2011-11-18, Accepted Date: 2012-01-03
Abstract:The conservation of species largely depends on its ability to survive and reproduce in their habitats. Carnivores and mesocarnivores, in particular, (medium-sized carnivores) have a key role in ecosystems because of their positions in the food chain. In this paper, a habitat model for red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) was developed based on the ecology of the Çeşme-Urla Peninsula. Using the model, the carrying capacity and viability of red fox populations were determined. The results revealed that 72% of the study region was optimal habitat for the red fox population. The peninsula was capable of sustaining as many as 5 minimum viable and 9 small populations. It became apparent that the study area sustained highly viable populations of red foxes.
Keywords:Habitat identification,
habitat modelling, carrying capacity, red foxJournal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2012
Volume: 10
Issue: 1
Category: Environment
Pages: 726-731
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