Peripheral vision obstruction experiment (Sciuridae)

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Description

Controlled experiment using a feeding apparatus with removable clear or opaque panels to test the direct effects of peripheral visual obstruction on marmot vigilance and foraging behavior. Uses within-subject design with counterbalanced treatment order.

Typical Equipment

• urethane-coated plywood
• clear polythylene sheets
• opaque white polypropylene sheets
• Omolene 100 horse food

Output Measurements

• time in apparatus
• vigilance while in box
• vigilance while outside box
• foraging time

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