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Activity rhythms and distribution of natal dens for red foxes

Zhou Wenyang·Wei Wanhong·Dean E. Biggins
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The red fox, Vulpes vulpes, was investigated with snow tracking, radiotracking and directive observation at the Haibei Research Station of Alpine Meadow Ecosystem, Academia Sinica, from March to September 1994. The objectives of this study were to determine the distribution and use of natal dens, activity rhythms, and home range sizes for the foxes.

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Zhou Wenyang, Wei Wanhong, Dean E. Biggins. 1995. Activity rhythms and distribution of natal dens for red foxes. https://pubs.usgs.gov/publication/70174842

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