| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4385453 | Biological Conservation | 2011 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠New conservation measured needed to stop declines in endangered New England cottontail (NEC) (Sylvilagus transitionalis) populations. ⺠Population declines caused by loss of habitat and habitat fragmentation from reforestation and development. ⺠Supplemental feeding can reduce winter-mortality rates by negating the need to forage away from cover in marginal habitats. ⺠Supplemental feeding of eastern cottontails (EC) (Sylvilagus floridanus) significantly improved winter survival rates. ⺠If used in conjunction with other management strategies, supplemental feeding could sustain at-risk populations of NEC.
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Authors
T. Weidman, J.A. Litvaitis,