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- Title
Circadian Activity Patterns of Canada Lynx in Western Montana.
- Authors
Kolbe, Jay A.; Squires, John R.
- Abstract
We recorded activity data for 6 male and 5 female lynx in winter and 3 male and 6 female lynx during summer in western Montana, USA, using motion-sensitive radiocollars. Lynx diel activity appeared to vary by sex, season, and reproductive status. During summer, male lynx exhibited a crepuscular activity pattern, whereas females with kittens remained active throughout the photoperiod. During winter, lynx of both sexes were most active during the afternoon and early evening. Although we observed no evidence that predation risk drove lynx activity patterns, such patterns may be a function of kitten-rearing activity, thermoregulatory strategies, and foraging behavior.
- Subjects
MONTANA; LYNX; LYNX (Genus); TWILIGHT; KITTENS; FORAGING behavior
- Publication
Journal of Wildlife Management, 2007, Vol 71, Issue 5, p1607
- ISSN
0022-541X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2193/2005-727