Data di Pubblicazione:
2008
Abstract:
In the literature, litter size in red squirrels Sciurus vulgaris ranges between
1-6 offspring. Here we report a record litter size, in Europe, of 7 young (6 males, 1 female),
marked in the nest when 10-14 days old, in a high-elevation mountain pine habitat, Lombardy
Alps (Northern Italy). We discuss implications of extreme winter conditions for lifehistory
strategies and possible trade-offs between high reproductive investment and short
life-span
1-6 offspring. Here we report a record litter size, in Europe, of 7 young (6 males, 1 female),
marked in the nest when 10-14 days old, in a high-elevation mountain pine habitat, Lombardy
Alps (Northern Italy). We discuss implications of extreme winter conditions for lifehistory
strategies and possible trade-offs between high reproductive investment and short
life-span
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Articolo su Rivista
Keywords:
Sciurus vulgaris; litter size; life-history tactics; marginal habitat; mountain pine
forest
Elenco autori:
Mari, V.; Martini, S.; Romeo, C.; Molinari, A.; Martinoli, Adriano; Tosi, Guido; Wauters, LUCAS ARMAND
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