A behavioral study of a small group of pikas (Ochotona princeps) on Mt. Hood, Oregon
Observations or a small group of pikas, (Ochotona princeps) occupying a southwest facing roadfill on Mt. Hood, Oregon (1518 m) were made during the fall or 1976. Territorial sizes of 305.5 m2 and 121 m2 were determined based on territorial displays. These territories were compared with those observe...
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PDXScholar
1977
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| Online Access: | https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/open_access_etds/2518 https://pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3523&context=open_access_etds |
| Summary: | Observations or a small group of pikas, (Ochotona princeps) occupying a southwest facing roadfill on Mt. Hood, Oregon (1518 m) were made during the fall or 1976. Territorial sizes of 305.5 m2 and 121 m2 were determined based on territorial displays. These territories were compared with those observed in other studies. The mean distance to the nearest neighbor was 15.1 m. A pair relationship between two of the pikas and a dominance order are discussed. The seasonal progression of the haypiles and the reactions of the pikas to other animals are also noted. |
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