Home range study of the Korean water deer (Hydropotes inermis agyropus) using radio and GPS tracking in South Korea: comparison of daily and seasonal habitat use pattern[Author's correction]

Abstract Home range size estimation is a crucial basis for developing effective conservation strategies and provides important insights into animal behavior and ecology. This study aimed at analyzing the home range variations, the influence of altitude in habitat selection, and comparing three methods in home range estimation of Chinese gorals (Naemorhedus griseus) living at a cliff landscape. The results indicated that there were significant differences between the annual home range sizes of individual animals but there was no difference in their seasonal home range sizes based on GPS tracking data of five female Chinese gorals from February 2015 to September 2018. The monthly home ranges decreased dramatically in May, June and July due to birth-giving. Notable seasonal variations were found in the micro-habitats of the Chinese gorals, as reflected by the altitude they inhabit, with higher altitude habitats used in spring and lower altitude habitats used in winter. Additionally, the altitude of monthly habitats was lowest in January, which may indicate an adaptation to low air temperature. We also found differences between estimation methods, namely minimum convex polygon (MCP), kernel density estimation (KDE) and α-local convex hull (α-LoCoH), with seasonal home range sizes derived from α-LoCoH being substantially smaller than those derived from MCP and KDE. In conclusion, our findings filled the gaps in home range study for this endangered species and contributed to effective conservation strategies. Considerations shall have to be given to the variations in home range estimation caused by different methods when dealing with rugged habitats, so as to make sure that any interpretation concerning the habitat use of the targeted species made on basis of such results would be meaningful and valid.

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A Pilot Study on Home Range and Habitat Use of Chinese Goral (Naemorhedus Griseus): Exploring GPS Tracking Data in Cliff Landscape by Three Estimation Methods

10.21203/rs.3.rs-597882/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Yang Teng ◽

Shupei TANG ◽

Dalai Menghe ◽

Liji Wu ◽

Zhiqing HAN ◽

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Keyword(s):

Home Range ◽

Habitat Use ◽

Estimation Methods ◽

Conservation Strategies ◽

Gps Tracking ◽

Tracking Data ◽

Size Estimation ◽

Range Estimation ◽

Lower Altitude ◽

Effective Conservation

Abstract Home range size estimation is a crucial basis for developing effective conservation strategies and provides important insights into animal behavior and ecology. This study aimed at analyzing the home range variations, the influence of altitude in habitat selection, and comparing three methods in home range estimation of Chinese gorals (Naemorhedus griseus) living at a cliff landscape. The results indicated that there were significant differences between the annual home range sizes of individual animals but there was no difference in their seasonal home range sizes based on GPS tracking data of five female Chinese gorals from February 2015 to September 2018. The monthly home ranges decreased dramatically in May, June and July due to birth-giving. Notable seasonal variations were found in the micro-habitats of the Chinese gorals, as reflected by the altitude they inhabit, with higher altitude habitats used in spring and lower altitude habitats used in winter. Additionally, the altitude of monthly habitats was lowest in January, which may indicate an adaptation to low air temperature. We also found differences between estimation methods, namely minimum convex polygon (MCP), kernel density estimation (KDE) and α-local convex hull (α-LoCoH), with seasonal home range sizes derived from α-LoCoH being substantially smaller than those derived from MCP and KDE. In conclusion, our findings filled the gaps in home range study for this endangered species and contributed to effective conservation strategies. Considerations shall have to be given to the variations in home range estimation caused by different methods when dealing with rugged habitats, so as to make sure that any interpretation concerning the habitat use of the targeted species made on basis of such results would be meaningful and valid.

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Habitat Use, Home Range, and Hibernaculum of the Mongolian Racerunner, Eremias argus (Lacertidae, Reptilia) in a Coastal Sand Dune in South Korea

Asian Herpetological Research ◽

10.3724/sp.j.1245.2012.00133 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 133-140 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

KIM Il-Hun ◽

RA Nam-Yong ◽

PARK Daesik

Keyword(s):

Home Range ◽

South Korea ◽

Habitat Use ◽

Sand Dune ◽

Coastal Sand Dune ◽

Coastal Sand

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Seasonal Habitat Use Pattern of Blackbuck (Antelope cervicapra) at Khairapur, Bardia, Nepal

Journal of Natural History Museum ◽

10.3126/jnhm.v26i0.14147 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 26 ◽

pp. 224-229

Author(s):

Suprabha Ban ◽

Nanda Bahadur Singh

Keyword(s):

Habitat Use ◽

Wildlife Management ◽

Livestock Grazing ◽

Direct Count ◽

Conservation Area ◽

Count Method ◽

Use Pattern ◽

Seasonal Habitat Use

The seasonal habitat use pattern of Blackbuck in Blackbuck Conservation Area (BCA) was studied by the division of the realized habitat of Blackbuck (1.74 sq. km) into three blocks A, B and C. Direct count method and indirect count methods were used for the study of seasonal habitat use pattern of the animal. It was observed that block A was mostly used by the animal followed by block C and block B respectively. The study focuses in the implementation of controlled and rotational livestock grazing in BCA as an effective wildlife management tool.J. Nat. Hist. Mus. Vol. 26, 2012: 224-229

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Home range and habitat use of translocated endangered species,Cottus koreanus, in South Korea

Animal Cells and Systems ◽

10.1080/19768354.2016.1165286 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 103-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Jeong-Hui Kim ◽

Ju-Duk Yoon ◽

Ho-Bok Song ◽

Min-Ho Jang

Keyword(s):

Endangered Species ◽

Home Range ◽

South Korea ◽

Habitat Use

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Home Range Estimates and Habitat Use of Siberian Flying Squirrels in South Korea

Animals ◽

10.3390/ani10081378 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 10 (8) ◽

pp. 1378

Author(s):

Jong-U. Kim ◽

Jun-Soo Kim ◽

Jong-Hoon Jeon ◽

Woo-Shin Lee

Keyword(s):

Home Range ◽

South Korea ◽

Habitat Use ◽

Spatial Ecology ◽

Deciduous Forest ◽

Ecological Data ◽

Flying Squirrel ◽

Daily Movement ◽

Flying Squirrels ◽

Radio Transmitters

Conservation measures or management guidelines must be based on species’ ecological data. The home range of the target species was studied to understand its spatial ecology, in order to protect it. The Siberian flying squirrel is the only flying squirrel species present and is considered as a protected species in South Korea. In this study, we investigated the home range, habitat use, and daily movement of Siberian flying squirrels from February 2015 to June 2016 at Mt. Baekwoon, Gangwon Province, South Korea. We tracked 21 flying squirrels using radio transmitters and analyzed the home range of 12 individuals. Flying squirrels appeared to have an overall mean home range of 18.92 ± 14.80 ha with a core area of 3.54 ha ± 3.88 ha. Movement activity peaked between 18:00–19:00 with the longest distance traveled, coinciding with sunset. In addition, we observed the preference of Siberian flying squirrels to the old deciduous forest with dense crowns. The results of the present study indicate that it is important to manage their habitat; for instance, preserving an appropriate size of mature deciduous forest is essential for Siberian flying squirrels. While our study provides needed baseline information on the spatial activity of the species, further research on topics such as the national distribution, behavior, and population dynamics of Siberian flying squirrels is needed in South Korea.

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