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Winter Weather Effects on Activity of an Invasive Predator in Northern Regions
Greg Howard
9th July, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study from the University of Turku examined the winter behavior of invasive raccoon dogs in Finland
- Raccoon dogs reduce their activity during the coldest months but remain somewhat active even in extremely cold conditions
- Unlike raccoon dogs, red foxes maintain higher activity levels throughout winter, while badgers are mostly dormant
References
Main Study
1) Invasion in cold: weather effects on winter activity of an alien mesopredator at its northern range
Published 8th July, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10344-024-01824-0
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