Territorial behaviour of male roe deer: a telemetry study of spatial behaviour and activity levels

摘要: The roe deer (Capreolus capreolus) is considered a special case of territorial ungulate. This study aimed to contribute the knowledge male territoriality by exploring its spatial use and activity patterns. We divided period (March–August) into three two-month sampling periods found that home range (HR) size 13 radio-collared males averaged from 47.9 ± 14.5 ha 109.7 31.9 ha. classified behaviour eight out groups concluded HR variation alone did not explain potential status. Nevertheless, it was indicative their status when along with bucks’ age, movements levels. levels July–August were significantly lower than March–April. monitored contributed variations in Old bucks less active other males, especially during July–August. To sum up, we an indication influence profiles on levels, though larger sample will be needed order better understand differences age status, inter-individual activity.