Space use and resting site selection of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) living near villages and small towns in Southern Germany

Sympatric coyotes (Canis latrans) and red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in the southwest Yukon, studied across the peak of a snow-shoe hare (Lepus americanus) cycle, differed little from one another in prey selection, and both were heavily dependent on snowshoe hares. After the hare crash, however, foxes turned more to alternative prey than did coyotes. Foxes and coyotes differed in their selection of habitat patches and use of edge. Coyotes exploited edges, where hares were most abundant, and open communities, whereas foxes showed no significant use of edge and used brushy communities. The coexistence of red foxes and coyotes in the southwest Yukon may be facilitated by balancing competitive abilities: foxes persist because of elasticity in their choice of prey and coyotes persist by dominating edges.

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Echinococcus multilocularis is a frequent parasite of red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in Latvia

Helminthologia ◽

10.2478/s11687-008-0032-1 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 45 (4) ◽

pp. 157-161 ◽

Cited By ~ 19

Author(s):

G. Bagrade ◽

V. Šnábel ◽

T. Romig ◽

J. Ozoliņš ◽

M. Hüttner ◽

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Keyword(s):

Dna Sequences ◽

Echinococcus Multilocularis ◽

Vulpes Vulpes ◽

Infection Intensity ◽

Intensity Of Infection ◽

Red Foxes ◽

Southern Germany ◽

Recent Emergence ◽

Multilocus Analysis ◽

Genetic Form

Abstract45 red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) from various regions of Latvia were examined by necropsy between 2003 and 2008 for the presence and infection intensity of Echinococcus multilocularis. The overall prevalence was 35.6 %, with the intensity of infection ranging from 1 to 1438. Although a limited number of foxes were examined, the prevalence was high and infected animals were found throughout the country. Considering the increasing number of humans infected with echinococcosis in Latvia since 2002, the situation is highly suggestive of a recent emergence of E. multilocularis. DNA sequences of four fox isolates were examined by multilocus analysis of mitochondrial and nuclear genes (cox1, nad1, rrnS, atp6, actII). All isolates were allocated to the predominant genetic form in Europe, with partial affinity of one isolate to a genotype that had previously been reported from southern Germany.

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High prevalence of Capillaria plica infections in red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in Southern Germany

Parasitology Research ◽

10.1007/s00436-010-2196-0 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 108 (4) ◽

pp. 1063-1067 ◽

Cited By ~ 18

Author(s):

Sabine Bork-Mimm ◽

Heinz Rinder

Keyword(s):

Vulpes Vulpes ◽

Red Foxes ◽

Southern Germany ◽

High Prevalence

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Home-range size and selection of natal den and diurnal shelter sites by urban red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) in Melbourne

Wildlife Research ◽

10.1071/wr04058 ◽

2006 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 339 ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

Clive A. Marks ◽

Tim E. Bloomfield

Keyword(s):

Home Range ◽

Vulpes Vulpes ◽

Home Range Size ◽

Range Data ◽

Canis Lupus Familiaris ◽

Convex Polygons ◽

Red Foxes ◽

Resource Requirement ◽

Public Park ◽

Selection Of

Selection of natal dens and diurnal shelters by red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) was investigated within the metropolitan area of Melbourne. Of 72 natal dens, 61% were in residential, public park, school or industrial lands. Most dens were beneath buildings (44.4%) or in earth banks (30.6%). The habitat categories in which dens were sited did not differ significantly from those described for London. Dens were more common beneath weatherboard buildings and were associated with properties that did not contain domestic dogs (Canis lupus familiaris). Diurnal shelter positions for 20 radio-collared foxes were obtained, and home-range data collected for 11 foxes. Estimated areas of adult home-range, for 100% minimum convex polygons (MCPs), varied between 11.5 and 45.8 ha, with from two to five diurnal shelter sites used in each home-range. Foxes showed a consistent preference for diurnal shelters associated with exotic weed infestations over ornamental and native vegetation or built habitats. Within these categories a diversity of substrates were used, including buildings, drains, graves, cypress trees, ornamental rockeries and garden beds. A preference for exotic weed infestations is an identifiable resource requirement for foxes in Melbourne and its removal may assist in reducing the abundance of urban foxes.

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Site Selection, Current Design and Management Practices for Land Treatment Units of Petroleum Wastes

Water Science & Technology ◽

10.2166/wst.1991.0372 ◽

1991 ◽

Vol 24 (12) ◽

pp. 83-91

Author(s):

D. C. P. Casarini ◽

E. Gloeden ◽

R. C. de A. Cunha

Keyword(s):

Site Selection ◽

Management Practices ◽

Design Management ◽

Hazardous Waste Management ◽

Land Treatment ◽

Management Technology ◽

Current Design ◽

Treatment Facilities ◽

Petroleum Refineries ◽

Selection Of

Land treatment is defined as the hazardous waste management technology related to application and incorporation of waste into the defined treatment zone of the soil where will occur the degradation, transformation and immobilization of the constituents contained in the applied waste, to ensure protection of surface water and groundwater. This paper describes some criteria for site selection of land treatment facilities used by petroleum refineries, as well as the engineering design, management practices to optimize the process and closure and post-closure techniques.

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