The red fox Vulpes vulpes as a scavenger and predator of sheep in west Scotland

This thesis considers the role of the fox as a scavenger and predator, the management and performance of hill sheep, methods of controlling foxes and their effectiveness, and trends in fox populations. Sheep carrion was abundant in April and May on two study areas, but scarce in July-August and Janu...

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Main Author: Hewson, Raymond
Published: University of Aberdeen 1981
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.293319