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A total of 17 pellets from the Eagle Owl,Bubo bubo, from Azraq Nature Reserve, Jordan, was analyzed. The remains of two insectivores(Paraechinus aethiopicus, Crocidura suaveolens), three rodents(Jaculus jaculus vocator, Meriones crassus, andMus musculus), and one bird(Passer domesticus)were identified.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637698

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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The effects of artificial feeding by humans on the behaviour of Hamadryas Baboons(Papio hamadryas)at Al Hada mountain in the western region of Saudi Arabia were examined. Grooming was the dominant behaviour in these baboons, especially in adults throughout all seasons. Play was the dominant activity of juveniles less than 4 years of age. Provisioning the locations changed all categories of behaviour. Less social (in some cases, agonistic) and mounting behaviour were found outside rather than inside provisioning sites. Provisioning periods also changed all kinds of behaviour. Periods of heavy provisioning were characterised by less social behaviour, more play in juveniles and increased agonistic and mounting behaviour in adults.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637699

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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A False Killer Whale’s skull(Pseudorca crassidens)was found on the Syrian Mediterranean coast This is the first record for Syria and one of the first in the eastern Mediterranean.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637700

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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The ecology and behaviour of a population of feral donkeys(Equus asinus)in the Karpas peninsula, northern Cyprus, was investigated. The population size in the area occupied by the donkeys was estimated by independent subjective assessment and by two mark and recapture techniques as being approximately 300 to 400 animals with a density of 8–10 animals/km2. It was concluded that subjective assessments after a period of familiarisation with the study area can provide estimates close to those obtained by other systematic sampling techniques. During daylight hours the donkeys were most frequently observed in groups of one to four animals although larger grazing associations were also formed. The animals exhibited features of social organisation typical of feral asses appropriate to the length of time the population had been established. In the Karpas, control measures should be implemented to prevent possible animal welfare problems.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637701

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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The 12,150 km2Hanat al-Harrah Protected Area in northern Saudi Arabia was created in 1986 in a landscape of undulating basalt lava fields, gravel plains and sparsely vegetated wadis. Between 1991 and 1996 records of mammals in the reserve have been compiled and surveys and trapping undertaken. A total of 22 species of mammals including three domestic animals have been confirmed within the reserve’s boundaries. Harrat al-Harrah is important for wildlife, including eight species of native carnivores, the Arabian WolfCanis lupus, the Striped HyenaHyaena hyaena.and the CaracalFelis caracalbeing among them.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637702

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年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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The breeding cycle of the Spur-winged PloverHoploplerus spinosuswas studied in the sewage lagoon of Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip. Nest, egg and egg-laying, incubation, young development, and some behavioural aspects are described.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637703

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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The breeding populations of many waterbirds in the Gediz Delta near Izmir in Western Turkey are of considerable importance for the Mediterranean basin. Up to 35 pairs of Dalmatian Pelican(Pelecanus crispus), a globally endangered bird species, breed in the area. The breeding populations of Mediterranean Gull(Lorus melanocephalus), Caspian Tern(Sterna caspia), Sandwich Tern(Sterna sandvicensis), and Common Tern(Sterna hirundo)are significant in terms of the entire Mediterranean population. Breeding of the Sandwich Tern was recorded in Turkey for the first time.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637704

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年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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During systematic observations at Cape Elea (Zeytin Burnu) in north-cast Cyprus in March 1995 a total of 3521 waterbirds of 16 species was observed passing on spring migration. Some of the results were unexpected and add to and update the recent overview given by FLINT & STEWART (1992). The effect of unusual weather conditions on the observed migration and on migration through eastem Cyprus in general is discussed.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637705

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年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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An adult blackColuber jugulariswas collected in the Kuwait Desert in May 1996. The adult was 115 cm long with a definite black dorsal aspect with off-white undemeath with a pink/reddish calouration to some scales. Such snakes have never been reported from the Arabian Desert. It is discussed whether black snakes previously reported from the Kuwait desert may have beenC. jugularisand notWalterinnesia aegyptiorNaja haje arabica.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637706

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年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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The resting metabolic rate (RMR) ofHemidactylus flaviviridiswas measured at different temperatures from 20 to 35°C during winter and summer acclimatization. The mass exponent b values ranged between 0.67 and 0.72. Winter-acclimatized geckos of various body masses had significantly lower RMRs than summer-acclimatized geckos only at 20°C. It seems that low thermal sensitivity for summer–acclimatized group may facilitate activity during its active seasons, and high thermal sensitivity between 20 and 25°C for winter–acclimatized group may conserve energy during inactivity in winter.

ISSN:0939-7140    

DOI:10.1080/09397140.1997.10637707

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor