Diurnal and seasonal rhythms of red deer in the Bohemian Switzerland national park, Czech Republic

Bc. Pavel Zoubek

Master's thesis

Abstract:

The aim of this thesis was to determine activity rhythms of red deer (Cervus elaphus) in Bohemian Switzerland National Park on diurnal and seasonal basis with special focus on difference between sexes and, in case of male red deer, in age. Moreover, try to connect activity rhythms with red deer life events and human activities, which are known that significantly influence wildlife biorhythms. Purpose of this research was to deepen our knowledge about the largest animal in the park and meet appropriate management steps. Altogether eighteen individuals were monitored, nine males and nine females, with GPS PLUS Collars from Vectronic Aerospace and processed in Activity Pattern software. Acquired data suggest that red deer in the park are affected by human interests. It was also proved that female red deer display higher activity throughout the year and also males show difference in activity according to age.

Keywords

telemetry monitoring, biorythms, red deer

Jazyk práce: English

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 27. 4. 2017

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedúci: prof. RNDr. Pavla Hejcmanová, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Miloš Ježek, Ph.D.

Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Faculty of Tropical AgriSciences

Master programme / odbor:
Tropical Agriculture / Wildlife Management in the Tropics and Subtropics