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V zquez Garc¡a, P.
Spatial ecology and activity patterns of the European wildcat (_Felis silvestris silvestris_ Schreber, 1777) in the Cantabrian mountain range
2020  Full Book

In this doctoral thesis, research is carried out on the European wildcat (_Felis silvestris silvestris_). Specifically, its spatial ecology was studied in natural environments in the south-west of the west of the Principality of Asturias (northwest Spain). A compilation of the of what is known about the species so far, and studies aspects of its ecology such as its activity patterns and its ecology, such as its activity patterns, home ranges and distribution within this territory. territory. The specific objectives are aimed at. 1. To analyse the previous knowledge of the species in the Principality of Asturias, and to evaluate the data known up to the present time. 2. To evaluate the potential area of distribution and to know the environmental variables that influence the influence the distribution of wildcats. 3. To find out the home ranges and the use of the territory by wildcats by radio-tracking some individuals. 4. To find out the activity patterns of wildcats by monitoring with photo-trapping cameras

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