Spatial and temporal variation in natal dispersal by Eurasian lynx in Scandinavia

摘要: Dispersal patterns are male biased in most mammals whereas the less clear within genus Lynx (four species), with findings ranging from dispersal to males and females dispersing equally far equal frequency. In this study, we examined various aspects of natal by Eurasian lynx Scandinavia comparing 120 radio-marked two study areas Sweden (Sarek Bergslagen) Norway (Hedmark Akershus). We found that dispersed farther than female mean distances 148 47 km for were followed age 18 months or older (range = 32–428 3–215 km each sex, respectively). fact, often established home ranges overlapped partly their mothers. Similarly, rate was greater among lynx, 100% compared 65% dispersing. This showed biased, (1) more frequently (2) settling near areas. These patterns, turn, will have large impact on gene flow ability colonize new formerly occupied