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http://dx.doi.org/10.14249/eia.2013.22.6.569

A Study on Dropping Behavior and Survey Improvement Methods for Siberian Flying Squirrel(Pteromys volans)  

Woo, Donggul (National Institute of Environmental Research)
Choi, Taeyoung (National Institute of Environmental Research)
Lee, Sanggyu (Korea Wildlife Ecology Institute)
Ha, Jeongok (Jirisan Trail)
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Journal of Environmental Impact Assessment / v.22, no.6, 2013 , pp. 569-579 More about this Journal
Abstract
To identify the characteristics of the dropping habits and to provide improved methods for sign survey of Siberian flying squirrels Pteromys volans, an investigation was carried out in Jirisan National Park from April 2012 to May 2013. The latrines of study area were checked once a month and the characteristics of dropping behavior were camera trapped. The feces of Siberian flying squirrel were found on the point which tree forked, mostly from November to May. The squirrel actively presents in forked tree mainly on the September to April. The Siberian flying squirrel is found to be a typical nocturnal animal as it actively move between 6p.m. to 7a.m.. The study found that squirrel does feeding and dropping in the winter time on forked tree. On the point which tree forked could be a good place for the squirrel to hide from their predator when there is no leaf on the tree. Conducting the sign survey is advisable from November to May, as well as with the careful approach to the animals. As Siberian flying squirrel is an endangered species, adjusting the survey period is mandatory, especially when doing environmental impact assessment and a research on its dwelling areas.
Keywords
Sign survey; Camera trapping; Latrine; Activity pattern; Environmental Impact Assessment;
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