Faecal marking behaviour by free-ranging Common genets Genetta genetta and Egyptian mongooses Herpestes ichneutnon in southwestern Spain

摘要: Studied defecation behaviour of the common genet and Egyptian mongoose at Donana National Park from November 1985 to 1989. Both species frequently used latrines more than one individual contributed latrine formation. Genets placed their in trees situated on edges habitats, whereas mongooses defecated ground, were found within preferred near resting sites. increased marking February-March November-December, january-February September-October. Latrine switching same area was observed mongooses. Data tend indicate that are as a communication tool both