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Epigenetic dental variability of Israeli hares (Lepus sp.): ecogenetic or phylogenetic causation? by Suchentrunk, F., Alkon, P. U., Willing, R., Yom-Tov, Y.

“…We examined 3747 teeth from 134 hares (Lepus sp.) collected at 46 sites in Israel to test whether variation in epigenetic occlusal characters was linked to…”
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Feeding and Chewing Behaviours of Nubian Ibex: Compensation for Sex-Related Differences in Body Size by Gross, J. E., Demment, M. W., Alkon, P. U., Kotzman, M.

“…1. Size-related differences in digestive capabilities are thought to account for patterns of diet selection, social structure and habitat use by small- and…”
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Antipredator Constraints on Lactating Nubian Ibexes by Kohlmann, Stephan G., Müller, Daniel M., Alkon, Philip U.

“…We compared time budgets, selection of habitat, and nursing schedules of female, free-ranging Nubian ibexes (Capra ibex nubiana) accompanied by following young…”
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Migratory behaviour and desiccation tolerance of protostrongylid nematode first-stage larvae by Solomon, Aharon, Paperna, Ilan, Glazer, Itamar, Alkon, Philip U.

“…Migration of first-stage larvae (L1) from faeces to soil is a crucial stage in the life-history of protostrongylids transmitted via land snails. Migration of…”
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The suitability of Trochoidea seetzenii of different ages as snail intermediate hosts of Muellerius cf. capillaris (Nematoda: Protostrongylidae) by Solomon, Aharon, Paperna, Ilan, Alkon, Philip U.

“…Larval development of Muellerius cf. capillaris in small (1st-year juveniles, shell diameter 0.96 ± 0.05 cm) and medium-size (2nd-year juveniles, 1.27 ± 0.06…”
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Genetic Structure of Chukar (Alectoris chukar) Populations in Israel by Randi, Ettore, Alkon, Philip U.

“…We used multilocus protein electrophoresis to analyze population genetics of Chukars collected at five locations along a north-south gradient in Israel. These…”
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Potatoes and the Nutritional Ecology of Crested Porcupines in a Desert Biome by Alkon, P. U., Saltz, D.

“…(1) Indian crested porcupines (Hystrix indica Kerr) in the Negev desert highlands of southern Israel forage on cultivated potatoes. Here potato tubers as…”
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Tritiated water for estimating total body water and water turnover rate in birds by Degen, A A, Pinshow, B, Alkon, P U, Arnon, H

“…The use of tritiated water (TOH) to estimate total body water (TBW) and total water turnover rate was validated in chukar partridges (Alectoris chukar) and…”
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Conservation Priorities for Chukar Partridge in Israel Based on Genetic Diversity across an Ecological Gradient by Kark, Salit, Alkon, Philip U., Safriel, Uriel N., Randi, Ettore

“…Recent studies suggest that patterns of genetic diversity significantly influence the viability and persistence of local populations. Revealing and mapping…”
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Effects of grazing and shrub removal on small mammal populations in southern New Mexico, USA by Mathis, V.L., Whitford, W.G., Kay, F.R., Alkon, P.U.

“…Between 1995 and 1997, grazing regimes and mesquite ( Prosopis glandulosa) shrub removal were combined in a factorial arrangement to assess changes in small…”
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A Simple Computer-Aided Method for Estimating Radio-Location Error by Saltz, David, Alkon, Philip U.

“…Given the wide use of telemetry in wildlife research (since Cochran and Lord 1963), relatively little attention to the radio-location literature has been paid…”
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Nutritional ecology of dimorphic herbivores: digestion and passage rates in Nubian ibex by Gross, J.E, Alkon, P.U, Demment, M.W

“…We compared forage digestion and passage rates among three groups of Nubian ibex (Capra ibex nubiana) -- mature males, non-lactating females, and lactating…”
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Seasonal Energy Requirements and Water Intakes of Indian Crested Porcupines (Hystrix indica) in Captivity by Alkon, Philip U., Degen, A. Allan, Cohen, Anat, Pollak, Haya

“…Four adult male Indian crested porcupines (Hystrix indica), held in covered outdoor enclosures in the Negev Desert of southern Israel, were offered ad lib…”
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Grouping patterns and spatial segregation by Nubian ibex by Gross†‡, J.E., Alkon‡, P.U., Demment†, M.W.

“…Social organization and space use patterns of sexually sized dimorphic Nubian ibex (Capra ibex nubiana) were studied for 26 months in the northern Negev…”
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Summer Water Turnover Rates in Free-Living Chukars and Sand Partridges in the Negev Desert by Degen, A. Allan, Pinshow, Berry, Alkon, Philip U.

“…The Chukar (Alectoris chukar) and the Sand Partridge (Ammoperdix heyi) are permanent residents of the Negev desert, Israel. They are sympatric between the 200…”
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Testing Values of Crested Porcupine Habitats by Experimental Food Patches by Brown, Joel S., Alkon, Philip U.

“…We established depletable, artificial food patches in three habitats used by Indian crested porcupines (Hystrix indica) in a desert biome, and measured the…”
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Influence of Season and Moonlight on Temporal-Activity Patterns of Indian Crested Porcupines (Hystrix indica) by Alkon, Philip U., Saltz, David

“…During a 1-year period, onset and termination of nocturnal surface activity were monitored in as many as eight free-ranging Indian crested porcupines (Hystrix…”
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Foraging Time and the Northern Range Limits of Indian Crested Porcupines (Hystrix indica Kerr) by Alkon, Philip U., Saltz, David

“…From nocturnal activity durations of free-ranging animals and food intake rates of captive subjects, we predict that Indian crested porcupines (Hystrix indica…”
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Towards an Acoustic Biotelemetry System for Animal Behavior Studies by Alkon, Philip U., Cohen, Yosef, Jordan, Peter A.

“…We tested an acoustic biotelemetry system for monitoring detailed behaviors of Indian crested porcupines (Hystrix indica). Sounds of feeding, drinking,…”
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Microhabitat to landscape impacts : crested porcupine digs in the Negev Desert highlands: Ecological significance of open burrow systems by ALKON, P. U

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