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Reproduction of Mountain hares ( Lepus timidus ) in relation to density and physical condition
Author(s) -
AngerbjÖrn Anders
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of zoology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.915
H-Index - 96
eISSN - 1469-7998
pISSN - 0952-8369
DOI - 10.1111/j.1469-7998.1986.tb01523.x
Subject(s) - biology , reproduction , litter , population density , seasonal breeder , spring (device) , population , ecology , density dependence , positive correlation , zoology , demography , mechanical engineering , sociology , engineering , medicine
Population estimates of Mountain hares were done on three islands off the west coast of Sweden. Three different relative measures of hare reproduction were negatively related to density. Most of this relationship was accounted for through a positive correlation with body condition. However, there was no significant density trend in litter size or number of litters. The start of the reproductive season each year was related to mean air temperature during spring, so when spring was early so was conception.