An Experimental Analysis of the Alarm Calls of Captive Uinta Ground Squirrels (Spermophilus armatus)

This study investigated alarm calls given by Uinta ground squirrels (Spermophilus armatus) in the presence of a ground predator. I observed predator responses of 18 groups of three to four squirrels each for an average of three trials apiece. r~y objectives were: (1) to describe prey-predator intera...

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Main Author: Cherry, Marion Barch
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 1979
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/3480
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4494&context=etd