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Longepierre, S., Hailey, A., & Grenot, C. (2001). Home range area in the tortoise testudo hermanni in relation to habitat complexity: Implications for conservation of biodiversity. Biodiversity and Conservation, 10, 1131–1140.
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| Resource type: Journal Article BibTeX citation key: Longepierre2001b View all bibliographic details  |
Categories: General Keywords: Emydidae, Habitat - habitat, Malaclemys terrapin, Schildkröten - turtles + tortoises, Südwesteuropa - South-Western Europa Creators: Grenot, Hailey, Longepierre Collection: Biodiversity and Conservation |
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Testudinidae Abstract. The tortoise Testudo hermanni is endangered by habitat fragmentation and loss in western Europe, where its high public profile and specific conservation projects make this a flagship species. Studies of movement in the peak reproductive season (June) showed that home ranges were substantially larger in France than in Greece. This difference was due to the intensity of use of the home range, not to the distance moved which was remarkably similar in the two areas. There was no sexual difference in home range area. The home range was therefore not large in France because of movement to nesting sites, but rather for utilization of the greater habitat complexity there. The need for reserves to include different vegetation types makes conservation of T. hermanni in France more difficult. Conversely, the need for large reserves increases its value as an umbrella species for conservation of biodiversity.
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