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Density, Dispersion, Movements and Habitat Of Skunks (Mephitis mephitis) and Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) in Metropolitan Toronto

In: Wildlife 2001: Populations

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  • R. C. Rosatte

    (Wildlife Research Section, Rabies Unit, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)

  • M. J. Power

    (Wildlife Research Section, Rabies Unit, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)

  • C. D. Macinnes

    (Wildlife Research Section, Rabies Unit, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources)

Abstract

Skunks and raccoons were studied by capture-recapture in a 60 km2 area of Metropolitan Toronto during 1987–1990. Based on the capture of 1294 skunks and 2519 raccoons, the estimated mean raccoon density was 7–12/km2, and mean skunk density was 2–7/km2. Raccoons occupied a much larger portion of the study area than skunks (83– 90% versus 45–60%). However, 45–60% of the area was occupied by both species. An increase in the number of skunks and raccoons during 1987–1989 was attributed to a density increase in only some portions of the study area (43% and 55% respectively). Remaining areas had decreases in density, no change in density, or did not support any animals. Habitat appeared to be the main factor determining density (fields for skunks and forested-parks for raccoons), but occupancy of other habitats became evident as the populations increased. Both skunks and raccoons were sedentary, with the majority (about 86%) of recapture distances

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  • R. C. Rosatte & M. J. Power & C. D. Macinnes, 1992. "Density, Dispersion, Movements and Habitat Of Skunks (Mephitis mephitis) and Raccoons (Procyon Lotor) in Metropolitan Toronto," Springer Books, in: Dale R. McCullough & Reginald H. Barrett (ed.), Wildlife 2001: Populations, pages 932-944, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-94-011-2868-1_71
    DOI: 10.1007/978-94-011-2868-1_71
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