We documented the activity tracks of masked palm civet(Paguma larvata)using radio-tracking and line-transects sampling methods from April to October of 2005.Sample plots(10 m×10 m)were centered on tracks found ac...We documented the activity tracks of masked palm civet(Paguma larvata)using radio-tracking and line-transects sampling methods from April to October of 2005.Sample plots(10 m×10 m)were centered on tracks found according to radio-tracking signals.Line transects were set randomly throughout the research area,and sample plots(10 m×10 m)were set at 150 m interval along line transects.Habitat selection by masked palm civet was studied by comparing the habitat properties recorded in both active(used by masked palm civet)and in active(unused by masked palm civet)sample plots.Principal components were analyzed for the habitat utilization of masked palm civet.In spring,canopy cover,distance to river,slope position,herbage cover and habitat type serve as important factors influencing habitat use by masked palm civet,and high canopy cover,proper distance to river,middle and higher slope position.In summer,distance to river served as the most important factor influencing habitat selection by masked palm civet,and slope position,vegetation types and canopy also were selectively used.In autumn,canopy cover,shrub cover and slope position were important for masked palm civet.Sunny slopes and high canopy cover were consistently used by masked palm civet,and slope position used was significantly different in different seasons.There were certain seasonal changes in slope position,distance to residents,herbage cover and distance to river used by masked palm civet.展开更多
文摘We documented the activity tracks of masked palm civet(Paguma larvata)using radio-tracking and line-transects sampling methods from April to October of 2005.Sample plots(10 m×10 m)were centered on tracks found according to radio-tracking signals.Line transects were set randomly throughout the research area,and sample plots(10 m×10 m)were set at 150 m interval along line transects.Habitat selection by masked palm civet was studied by comparing the habitat properties recorded in both active(used by masked palm civet)and in active(unused by masked palm civet)sample plots.Principal components were analyzed for the habitat utilization of masked palm civet.In spring,canopy cover,distance to river,slope position,herbage cover and habitat type serve as important factors influencing habitat use by masked palm civet,and high canopy cover,proper distance to river,middle and higher slope position.In summer,distance to river served as the most important factor influencing habitat selection by masked palm civet,and slope position,vegetation types and canopy also were selectively used.In autumn,canopy cover,shrub cover and slope position were important for masked palm civet.Sunny slopes and high canopy cover were consistently used by masked palm civet,and slope position used was significantly different in different seasons.There were certain seasonal changes in slope position,distance to residents,herbage cover and distance to river used by masked palm civet.
