Dispersal of young mole rats (Spalax ehrenbergi) from the natal burrow
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The blind mole rat, Spalax ehrenbergi, is a solitary fossorial rodent. The mole rat gradually disperse from the maternal nest two months after birth and start to dig their own tunnels. The advantages of underground dispersal adjacent to the mother's nest are defense against predators, an extended period of maternal care and food supply and the chance to learn seismic communication. Male siblings dig long straight tunnels away from female territories, while females dig toward female territories to avoid inbreeding. Finally, the young mole rat seals off the connection with the maternal nest when the tunnel length reaches four meters.
Publication Name: Journal of Mammalogy
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-2372
Year: 1992
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Dispersal in female white-tailed deer
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Thirty-five female white-tailed deers (Odocoileus virginianus) were captured, radiocollared and radiolocated during an average of 16.9 months/deer of radiotracking. Onset of female dispersal roughly coincided with the start of the fawning period. Dispersal appears voluntary and independent of deer density. Dispersers explore new areas during dispersal. Most altered their direction while moving and when finished dispersing linearly, used areas 28 to 147 times larger than established sizes of adult home ranges.
Publication Name: Journal of Mammalogy
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0022-2372
Year: 1992
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Light perception in 'blind' subterranean Zambian mole-rats
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A study conducted to analyze the behavior of 'blind' subterranean Zambian mole-rats under natural daylight conditions is discussed.
Publication Name: Animal Behaviour
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0003-3472
Year: 2006
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