abstract |
Pellets are a unique source for obtaining new faunal information and to study the relationships in the predator-prey system. The pellet research method provides unique material to analyse the distribution and relative abundance of rare species and is the most humane method of studying the fauna and ecology of species, groups of prey species, and the relationships between populations of preys and predators. It is shown that the pellet method has many advantages compared to census methods based on trapping of micromammals. The method allows to quickly obtain mass material to monitor changes in the state of natural objects in certain local areas for certain periods of time without interfering with the course of natural processes, which is especially relevant for protected areas. |
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