Habitat-population density relationship for the white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus during the dry season in a Pacific Mexican tropical dry forest

摘要: The habitat-population density relationship in the white-tailed deer Odocoileus virginianus was analyzed a tropical dry forest of Zicuiran-Infiernillo Bio- sphere Reserve Pacific region Mexico. In 2008, pellet groups were sampled strip-transects during season to estimate population five loca- tions. Habitat variables (physical, vegetation, and human) obtained field sampling through use geographic information systems. Principal component analysis stepwise multiple regression used analyze habitat-density relationships. mean for 6.7 ind/km 2 ; however, this varied significantly among sites (1.9-11.3 ). Higher densities found with lower human activity, irregular topography, dense understory cover, well-developed tree strata. con- trast, presented high activities such as livestock crop production, which act modify forest. We discuss manage- ment conservation implications.