Evidence of natal habitat preference induction within one habitat type.

摘要: Natal habitat preference induction (NHPI) is a mechanism for selection by individuals during natal dispersal. NHPI occurs in wild animal populations, and evidence suggests it may be common, although little studied, post-dispersal selection. Most tests of examine the influence distinct, contrasting types on We test hypothesis that can occur within single type, an important consideration specialists. The Mount Graham red squirrel ( Tamiasciurus hudsonicus grahamensis ) endangered forest obligate restricted to mountain primarily mixed-conifer forest. comparing intra-individual differences settlement structure composition expected random pairwise differences. Dispersing juveniles appear select locations are more similar areas than several variables include canopy cover live basal area. Our results provide support as specialists occupy vegetation community type.