In:
Mammalia, Walter de Gruyter GmbH, Vol. 86, No. 6 ( 2022-11-25), p. 562-569
Abstract:
Rodents of the genus Cricetomys have been reported to be nocturnal with a bimodal activity pattern and to frequently change burrows. However, no studies to date have examined these ecological aspects with the use of radio-telemetry. Five C. emini were captured and radio-collared to study their activity patterns and burrowing ecology from 9 March to 15 April 2016. Nocturnal activity ranged between the hours of 18:00 and 05:00 with a probable reduction of activities between 20:00–23:00 and around 04:00 with diurnal activity between 06:00 and 17:00 h with a reduction of activity between 11:00 and 14:00. While the present study does confirm nocturnal activity and a bimodal pattern, this study also suggests greater diurnal activity as compared to previous studies. Additionally, data presented here also suggest that C . emini may not change burrows as frequently as previously reported.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0025-1461
,
1864-1547
DOI:
10.1515/mammalia-2021-0197
Language:
English
Publisher:
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Publication Date:
2022
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2298830-0
SSG:
12