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NERC Reference : NER/B/S/2002/00314

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An evaluation of GPS-tracking techniques to study the evolution of group living in foxes.

Grant Award

Principal Investigator:
Professor S Harris, University of Bristol, Biological Sciences
Grant held at:
University of Bristol, Biological Sciences
Science Area:
Terrestrial
Overall Classification:
Terrestrial
Science Classification details
ENRIs:
Natural Resource Management
Biodiversity
Science Topics:
Conservation Ecology
Population Ecology
Behavioural Ecology
Abstract:
This is a pump-priming study to evaluate the effectiveness of GPS-collars to study the social behaviour of foxes in urban Bristol. We will compare GPS- and VHF-tracking data in terms of percentage of fixes obtained, size of location error polygons, size of resultant home range estimates, efficacy of determining habitat use, cost-effectiveness. Our ultimate goal is to advance our studies on the evolution of group living in carnivores by collecting data on alloparental care benefits, levels of interference competition and the cost-benefit trade-off between natal philopatry and dispersal. We will then use these data to model the benefits of group living in foxes under different population densities and environmental conditions.
Period of Award:
1 Jan 2003 - 31 Dec 2004
Value:
£30,863
(FY details)
Authorised funds only
NERC Reference:
NER/B/S/2002/00314
Grant Stage:
Completed
Scheme:
Small Grants Pre FEC
Grant Status:
Closed
Programme:
Small Grants

This grant award has a total value of £30,863  

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Total - Other Costs
£30,862

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