Some aspects of the ecology of the hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus L.) in the Manawatu, New Zealand: a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology at Massey University

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dc.contributor.authorParkes, John Paterson
dc.date.accessioned2017-06-21T02:20:00Z
dc.date.available2017-06-21T02:20:00Z
dc.date.issued1972
dc.description.abstractDuring the period from 1/1/70 to 24/6/71, 150 hedgehogs were marked and 356 resightings were recorded in a study area covering 16.28 hectares of pasture and trees. Population size and density are estimated and the seasonal changes in activity are described. The sex ratio of the population and the apparent changes in this ratio due to behavioural dimorphism between sexes are discussed in relation to the body weights of the animals and to hibernation and breeding season. No detailed age structure is presented for the present population. The breeding season and the number and size of the litters are discussed, as are the causes of mortality in the population. Dispersal of the population is seen as an important demographic parameter, and the sexual and seasonal influences upon movement are discussed. Home ranges are investigated using two statistical methods; the convex polygon method and a probability ellipse method. The shape and size of individual's ranges are described using the first method, while the second method is used to describe synthesised ranges for males, females and Juveniles. The nest site and food locations are discussed in terms of foci of activity, and seasonal changes in movements were investigated and an argument is advanced on the hedgehog's territorial behaviour and social structure.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/11251
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectHedgehogsen_US
dc.subjectEcologyen_US
dc.subjectManawatu -- New Zealanden_US
dc.titleSome aspects of the ecology of the hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus L.) in the Manawatu, New Zealand: a thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology at Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorParkes, John P. (John Paterson)en_US
thesis.degree.disciplineZoologyen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M. Sc.)en_US
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