Impact of artificial light at night on the foraging behaviour of the European Hamster: consequences for the introduction of this species in suburban areas
Among the pressures introduced by urbanization, artificial light at night (ALAN) can be problematic, particularly for nocturnal species. Populations of European hamsters (Cricetus cricetus) have dramatically decreased in France since 1972 because of habitat loss due to urbanisation and changes in ag...
Main Authors: | Sophie M. Dupont, Lauréline Guinnefollau, Christiane Weber, Odile Petit |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Pensoft Publishers
2019-08-01
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Series: | Rethinking Ecology |
Online Access: | https://rethinkingecology.pensoft.net/article/36467/download/pdf/ |
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