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Reproductive success assessment in marmots (Sciuridae)

Subcategory: demographic monitoring
Papers: 5 | Mentions: 6

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Description

Assessment of female reproductive success through behavioral observation of pup emergence from natal burrows and pedigree analysis to assign offspring to mothers.

Typical Equipment

  • behavioral observation records
  • comprehensive pedigree database

Output Measurements

  • weaning success
  • litter size
  • offspring survival