Activity patterns of the Pine marten (Martes martes) in a Mediterranean woodland: evaluation of preliminary data.

摘要: Two pine martens Martes martes, a male and female, were radio-tracked (six eleven months respectively) in forest area near Siena, Central Italy. Martens captured using box traps baited with eggs mice, marked by Passive Integrated Transponders (PITs) fitted VHF radio-collar (Televilt, 60 g.). Individuals monitored daily fixes collected to provide data for 24 hour period within each week. During the radio-tracking sessions environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, pressure, precipitation moon phase) also collected. The activity pattern was correlated factors Logistic Regression procedure. Nocturnal, diurnal crepuscular activities measured as proportion of active phases. Activity differed between seasons mainly influenced temperature. usually perform nocturnal activity. However, our showed not negligible carried out during day. Diurnal patterns compared.