Summer home range use by adult marten in northwestern Maine

摘要: Home range and habitat utilization data for adult marten were gathered from May to September 1980 in northwestern Maine. Analysis of 455 radio locations three postlactating females two males showed that overall summer ranges averaged 2.9 km2 5.6 km2 males, with showing preferential use softwood stands. The frequency distribution activity radii differed during this period but not while habitats did change. Thirty-eight resting sites dens located; 6 21 used by identified as maternal dens. All tree canopies, commonly "witches brooms" (abnormal clumped growth balsam fir branches caused rust fungi). Den characteristics are discussed relation the presence development kits.