Original scientific paper
The use of caves by the edible dormouse (Myoxus glis) in the Slovenian karst
Slavko Polak
; Notranjski muzej Postojna, Ljubljanska 10, SI-6230 Postojna, Slovenija
Abstract
During field research on the Slovene high southern plateau, we collected data on the presence of edible dormouse in 43 caves. Field research was undertaken for such signs of dormice in the caves as runs, droppings, hair and dead animals. Additional records are based on direct observations of live animals. In the majority of cases, caves which reveal the obvious presence of dormice are not accessible to the stone marten. The droppings and even bodies of edible dormice in the caves might be an important nutrient imput for troglobionts. According to its frequent occurrence in a cave habitat, we can classify the edible dormouse as a cave dwelling animal.
Keywords
dormice occurrence; cave selection; Slovenia
Hrčak ID:
232227
URI
Publication date:
30.9.1997.
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