• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제34권4호
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• pp.365-370
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• 2011

The water deer (Hydropotes inermis) is one of the most primitive extant deer of the family Cervidae. Unlike Chinese water deer, Korean water deer have rarely been studied, even though they have relatively well remained in Korea. In particular, the home range of the Korean water deer has not yet been studied. Here we estimated the home range of the Korean water deer using two different methods (GPS and radio tracking) and analyzed the home range according to sex, time, and season. The mean home range size of four individuals was 2.77 $km^2$ and 0.34 $km^2$ under the 95% minimum convex polygon (MCP) and the 50% kernel (K) method, respectively. There seemed to be a difference in home range size between males (3.30 $km^2$) and females (2.25 $km^2$) under the 95% MCP method. We also found a difference in home range size between day (1.90 $km^2$) and night (2.43 $km^2$) by 95% MCP method. In addition, a home range size difference was observed between summer (4.65 $km^2$) and spring (0.48 $km^2$) or fall (0.85 $km^2$) using the 95% MCP method. Water deer seemed to have a larger home range in night than in day, and males also have a larger home range. We presumed that the GPS tracking method of the code division multiple access system could be a very useful tool for understanding the ecology of the water deer using the radio tracking method. Using these tracking methods and through future research, we can better understand the habitat use pattern of these water deer.

• 한국환경복원기술학회지
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• 제21권1호
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• pp.95-102
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• 2018

Only the habitat characteristics and breeding status of Paridae have been studied, in addition to the lack of research on Parus varius varius, there is no study on the home-range in the post fledging period. This study was analyzed the home-range size of Parus varius varius in the post fledging period. The survey was conducted in the site located in Dankook Univ. Cheonan Campus(Middle Chungcheong Province). We captured five newborn Parus varius varius using artificial nest was installed before. Radio-tracking was carried out for analysis of home-range, and MCP (Minimum Convex Polygon) was used for analysis. We analyzed 1 individual tracked 15 days (VT5) and 4 individuals which missing radio-tracking transmitter within 3 days (VT1~VT4). Home-range of VT5 gradually increased to 1,38ha, 1.42ha, 2.14ha in the order of early, middle, late period. On the other hand, moving distance was decreased to 174.558m 125.129m, 120.180m. Home-range of V1~VT4 was estimated as 0.81ha which was 75.3% share of home-range of VT5 in early period. As the result it was found that home-range is formed far apart from artificial nest that has been influenced by human being interference, thereafter gradually adapting to interference and spreading close to artificial nest. through this research, we can construct basic ecological data for protecting habitat of Parus varius varius and increasing life rate. As first radio-tracking study of Parus varius varius home-range in the post fledging period, it is expected to be useful for the future study of home-range.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제33권6호
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• pp.427-434
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• 2024

This study took six individuals (three females and three males) from October 2017 to October 2018 to analyze the home range of Pteromys volans. A 3.5-g GPS tag was used to track the ranges, and a nest box was used to capture them. The home range was analyzed using MCP and KDE with the home range tool ArcGIS 10.3 (ESRI). As a result, it was found that the mean home ranges were MCP 100% 6.63±7.96 ha, MCP 95% 5.47±6.44 ha, and KDE 50% 4.43±5.87 ha. It was also found that the males (11.16±9.69 ha, MCP 100%) had wider home ranges than the females (2.11±1.76 ha, MCP 100%). In addition, during the non-winter season, males had a wider home range, including the home ranges of several females, and other overlapping home ranges were observed. In the winter season, the home ranges (0.15±0.47 ha, MCP 100%) became much smaller than in the non-winter season (9.88±6.90 ha, MCP 100%), and no overlap of the home ranges was observed.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.37-42
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• 2024

This study used a GPS tracker to determine characteristics of wintering habitat use by black-tailed gulls on the west coast of Korea. Results of this study showed a southward movement in December and a northward movement in March. The wintering habitat was confirmed to include the southwest coastal island area (Group 1), the inland coastal area (Group 2), and China (Group 3). The wintering home range was the narrowest in October and the widest in December. Home range of Group 1 was increased from November, showing the maximum in December, decreased in February, and then tended to increase again in March. Group 2 showed the widest home range in November and a narrow range of home range from December. Home range of Group 3 showed a mixed pattern of group 1 and group 2. The flight rate was the lowest in January and the highest in March. Day and night flight rates showed significant differences by month. This study identified wintering characteristics of the West Coast population of black-tailed gulls on the West Coast, including their wintering areas, migration periods, and use patterns. These wintering characteristics of black-tailed gull in the west coast area are thought to be affected by environmental factors (such as food resources and fishing activities) and geographical characteristics of the West Coast where many islands are distributed.

• 한국환경생태학회지
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• 제36권2호
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• pp.202-216
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• 2022

동물은 그들의 필요와 외부 자극, 그리고 주변 환경에 반응하면서 특정한 행동과 이동 패턴을 보이며, 생활하면서 대부분의 시간을 보내는 일정한 영역인 행동권(home range)을 가진다. 행동권은 종의 존속과 보전에 매우 중요한 영역이라는 점에 기반하여 해외에서는 행동권 추정 방법론 개발 및 정책 반영이 활발하게 이루어지고 있다. 원격 추적 기술의 발전으로 인해 좌표간 시간 간격이 줄어들며 정밀해진 동물 추적 데이터는 기존 행동권 방법론에 한계점을 드러냈으며, 이를 보완하기 위하여 다양한 새로운 방법론이 개발되었다. 하지만, 국내 행동권 연구는 아직 더딘 편이며 새로이 개발된 방법론 도입도 전혀 이루어지지 않고 있는 상태이다. 본 연구는 동물 행동권의 더욱 정확한 추정을 목적으로 꾸준하게 개발되어 온 해외의 방법론들을 정리 및 소개하여 국내 도입을 촉진하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 먼저 크게 기하학적 그리고 통계적 추정 방법론으로 나눈 후 좌표들이 독립일 때와 자기상관성이 존재할 때의 경우로 나누어 총 7가지의 행동권 추정 방법론을 비교 및 고찰하였다. 실제 전남 신안군 불무기도에 번식하는 괭이갈매기(Larus Crassirostris)의 6월 한 달간 GPS 위치 추적 정보를 사용해 본 연구에서 소개한 방법론을 적용하여 행동권을 도출하였다. 행동권 결과를 비교분석 함으로써 각 방법론의 특징 및 한계점을 논의하였으며, 향후 동물 행동권을 분석하고자 하는 연구자가 본인이 가지고 있는 데이터 특성과 분석 목적에 알맞는 방법론을 선택할 수 있도록 행동권 분석 방법론 선택 의사결정 가이드라인을 제시하였다.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제33권1호
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• pp.3-13
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• 2010

The Tsushima leopard cat, Prionailurus bengalensis euptilurus, a small felid, inhabits only the Tsushima Islands in Japan. Previous studies of the Tsushima leopard cat revealed that natural factors; including sex, reproductive activity, season, and prey distribution and abundance affect leopard cat home range variation and habitat use. In this study, we focused on clarifying how anthropogenic factors influenced home range variation and habitat use of a male Tsushima leopard cat living near a suburban area in January, March, May and September 2005 using radio-tracking. The home range size (100% MCP) of this cat was $0.78\;{\pm}\;0.26\;km^2$ (mean ${\pm}$ SD, n = 4 tracking sessions) across the whole study period. However, the cat did not use all parts of its home range uniformly; rather it used some habitat types selectively. The cat avoided agriculture areas and residential areas in all of the tracking-sessions. On the other hand, the cat showed a weak preference for artificial structures and a strong preference for baiting sites in January and March, while it avoided them in May, and no baiting site was included in its home range in September. These results suggest that anthropogenic factors influenced the ranging patterns and habitat use of the leopard cat living near a suburban area. Artificial structures might provided good resting spaces for the cat in bad weather. When the density of its main prey was low in the winter, the cat tended to rely on artificial prey and had a small home range size.

• 한국환경생태학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국환경생태학회 2007년도 정기총회 및 학술논문발표회
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• pp.136-142
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• 2007

The main aim of this study is to estimate home-range of the Korean raccoon dog(Nyctereutes procyonoides koreensis) at a rural area of Gurye in the southern part of South Korea. A radio-tracking was regularly carried out on 4 raccoon dogs for 2 days every 2 months in 2006. During the days, the radio-tracking was usually conducted every 1-3 hours through day-time to night-time. Among the 4 raccoon dogs, 2 individuals(a permanent breeding pair) could be extensively tracked for 5 to 7 months, including all 4 seasons. The result showed that total home-range sizes of the pair were 0.732 $km^2$ and 0.373 $km^2$ for 100% minimum convex polygons(MCP) and 100% kernel(K), respectively, during the monitoring period. Mean home-range sizes of the 2 raccoon dogs were 0.035-0,688 $km^2$ and 0.012-0.341 $km^2$ for MCP and K, respectively. Yearly home-range sizes of the male and female were similar to each other. However, home-range sizes of the raccoon dogs between day-time and night-time were quite different. Furthermore, the raccoon dogs showed a much broader home-range size in spring, summer and fall than in winter season. Finally, the pair had a broad overlapping home-range(about 70-95%), and 1 core area and 4 different feeding areas.

• Proceedings of the National Institute of Ecology of the Republic of Korea
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• 제4권3호
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• pp.115-126
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• 2023

Understanding the carrying capacity of a habitat is crucial for effectively managing populations of wild boars (Sus scrofa), which are designated as harmful wild animal species in national parks. Carrying capacity refers to the maximum population size supported by a park's environmental conditions. This study aimed to estimate the appropriate wild boar population size by integrating population characteristics and habitat suitability for wild boars in the Bukhansan National Park using the HexSim program. Population characteristics included age, survival, reproduction, and movement. Habitat suitability, which reflects prospecting and resource acquisition, was determined using the Maximum Entropy model. This study found that the optimal population size for wild boar ranged from 217 to 254 individuals. The population size varied depending on the amount of resources available within the home range, indicating fewer individuals in a larger home range. The estimated wild boar population size was 217 individuals for the minimum amount of resources (50% minimum convex polygon [MCP] home range), 225 individuals for the average amount of resources (95% MCP home range), and 254 individuals for the maximum amount of resources (100% MCP home range). The results of one-way analysis of variance revealed a significant difference in wild boar population size based on the amount of resources within the home range. These findings provide a basis for the development and implementation of effective management strategies for wild boar populations.

• 한국환경과학회지
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• 제27권8호
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• pp.665-675
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to identify the characteristics of the home range and habitat use of Rhinolophus ferrumequinum individuals that inhabit urban areas. The bats were tracked using GPS tags. For analysis of the home rage, Minimum Convex Polygon (MCP) and Kernel Home Range (KHR) methods were used. The landscape types of all positional information were analyzed using ArcGIS 9.3.1 (ESRI Inc.). The average home range of 16 R. ferrumequinum individuals was $68.63{\pm}25.23ha$, and the size of the overall home range for the females ($85.49{\pm}25.40ha$) was larger than that for the males ($51.76{\pm}8.30ha$). The highest average home range for the males was found in August ($61.21{\pm}0.01ha$), whereas that for the females was found in September ($112.27{\pm}5.94ha$). The size of 50% KHR ranged from a minimum of 13.26 ha to a maximum of 31.00 for the males and a minimum of 8.02 ha to a maxinum of 42.16 ha for the females, showing no significant differences between the two sexes. In addition, males and females showed no differences in the size of 50% KHR in the monthly comparisons. However, the females showed differences in the size of their core area between periods before and after giving birth. The comparisons between 100% MCP and 50% KHR showed that the types of habitats used by R. ferrumequinum were mostly forest areas, including some farmlands. In addition, comparisons with a land cover map showed that the proportion of broad-leaved forests was the highest, followed by that of mixed forests.

• Journal of Ecology and Environment
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• 제29권3호
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• pp.259-263
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• 2006

본 연구의 목적은 농촌지역의 너구리 행동권과 핵심지역의 면적을 분석하는 것으로서, 이를 위해 22개체를 포획하여 원격 무선추적을 실시하였다. 이 중 3개월 이상 무선 추적이 실시된 9개체의 행동권을 분석한 결과 평균 $0.80km^2$ (100% MCP)를 나타내었다. 성별 행동권은 수컷이 평균 $0.98km^2$ (100% MCP)를 나타내었고, 암컷은 평균 $0.58km^2$ (100% MCP)를 나타내어 수컷의 행동권이 넓었다. 그러나 95% MCP (Minimum Convex Polygon)를 적용했을 경우 수컷이 평균 $0.63km^2$, 암컷이 $0.42km^2$로서 차이가 많이 줄었다. 또한 암수 쌍이 함께 무선 추적된 두 쌍의 행동권은 95% MCP를 적용했을 경우 암수가 각각 $0.26km^2$와 $0.28km^2$로서 차이가 매우 적거나, $0.36km^2$와 $0.36km^2$로 통일했으며, 4 계절 모두 짝을 지어 함께 지냈다. 따라서 짝이 없거나 영역이 정해지지 않은 등의 경우를 제외하고 정상적으로 암수가 한 쌍이 되어 지내는 일상의 경우에는 암수의 행동권이 같다고 판단되어진다. 원격 무선 추적된 너구리 중 4 개체는 암수 쌍을 이루고 있었으며, 이들 두 쌍 모두 일부 일처제를 이루고 함께 이동하며 생활하였다.