7/6/2023 0 Comments Hamster maze results![]() ![]() This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.ĭata Availability: The data are made available through the supplementary material.įunding: This work was supported by the European Commission ( ), grant number: LIFE12 BIO/FR/000979. Received: MaAccepted: DecemPublished: January 14, 2019Ĭopyright: © 2019 Tissier et al. ![]() Hemmi, University of Western Australia, AUSTRALIA Testing the efficacy of the APT, a device that will allow upgrading wildlife underpasses for the hamster and other rodents, is also of great importance and is instrumental in conservation efforts for these species.Ĭitation: Tissier ML, Bousquet CAH, Fleitz J, Habold C, Petit O, Handrich Y (2019) Captive-reared European hamsters follow an offensive strategy during risk-assessment. Our study provides important insights into the anti-predator behaviour of hamsters. After risk assessment, however, hamsters used the APT as a refuge. Taken together, our results show that captive-reared hamsters are still able to detect and react to predation cues, but that they initially adopt an offensive strategy (grunting, spitting, mobbing) during the risk-assessment phase. Finally, when exposed to a mobile ferret (but without physical contact), hamsters displayed mobbing and aggressive behaviours towards the ferret, before taking refuge inside the APT. Furthermore, they did not take refuge inside an anti-predation tube (APT), a device designed to upgrade wildlife underpasses and reconnect wild hamster populations. ![]() In a second experiment, during which hamsters were exposed to a non-mobile European ferret (inside a cage), hamsters significantly increased the time spent close to the ferret’s cage and displayed aggressive behaviour towards the ferret. When first exposed to the urine of cats and goats in a Y-maze test, hamsters spent more time close to the cat scent rather than to the goat scent. Here, we explore the predator discrimination behaviour of captive-reared European hamsters and their response to different predation cues. Despite this, the anti-predator strategy of hamsters and their ability to maintain predator discrimination in captivity remain to be investigated. ![]() The endangered European hamster benefits from conservation programs throughout Europe, in which several thousand individuals are released into the wild every year. For other options, please check out our Race Withdrawal Policy.Understanding whether captive-reared animals destined to reintroduction are still able to discriminate predators has important implications for conservation biology. Race entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. Race InformationĪnything else you may need to know is located on our Hotfoot Hamster website! Information on the website includes: course information, race day schedule, crew information, race perks, and more. You can setup your own tent in front of the manor for no charge. The timing tent will be just West of the Aid Station with timing mats that you must cross each loop. The Aid Station tent will be easily accessible right on the course. Nardini Manor’s owner Rodger Wrublik, a local ultrarunner and instrumental in Aravaipa Running’s history, custom built the running path in 2003 for use around the perimeter of the property. The property is located in an area of farmland, just South of I-10 in Buckeye, Arizona. Nardini Manor is a century-old country estate situated on five and a half acres of land that includes a maze and a custom-built running path. The Hotfoot Hamster is a classic fixed time ultra that is sure to be a fun time with new friends. The USATF Certified 500 meter course is perfect for your first ultra or for a personal best. We'll have a fully stocked aid station directly on course and you can setup trackside for ultimate convenience. This is one of two chances this year to participate in a running event on this unique ultra runner built course! Test your endurance and see how far you can run in 6 hours, 12 hours, or 24 hours at the ideal flat and fast custom built gravel running track at the historic Nardini Manor. Back and hotter than ever, Hotfoot Hamster returns to Nardini Manor 2023! ![]()
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