Turtle nest sensory perception by raccoon (Procyon lotor) and striped skunk (Mephitis mephitis) : an approach through discrimination learning of potential nest cues
Egg predation may be the most important mortality factor for North American turtles. This predation can destroy 50-90% of nests in an area. The major predators are striped skunks (Mephitis mephitis) and raccoons (Procyon lotor). Despite differences in their habits and diet, these species appear equa...
Main Author: | Galois, Patrick. |
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Other Authors: | Bider, Roger J. (advisor) |
Format: | Others |
Language: | en |
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McGill University
1996
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Online Access: | http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=42038 |
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